subject: Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using A Drain Cleaner To Unclog Drains [print this page] When you have a drain in your home that is clogged you have to find a way to take care of the problem right away. The most common thing that is used for clogged drains is a drain cleaner. If you are going to use this to unclog your drain then you need to know what the advantages and disadvantages are to using it.
Let's start with the advantages:
1. These cleaners are easy for anyone to use because you just need to open the cleaner and pour it in the drain. That definitely doesn't take a lot of plumbing knowledge.
2. The cleaners that are on the market these days are designed so they are safe to use in your pipes without damaging the pipes in your home in anyway.
3. One big advantage is that you only need to buy the cleaner and you won't need any equipment to use it. This will save you money and it means that there is no technical knowledge needed to do the job right the first time.
4. Another big advantage is that you will be able to use the cleaner at any time of the day or night when a clogged drain happens. This means that the problem can be fixed right away so it doesn't turn into a major plumbing problem later on.
5. The cleaners are the cheapest way to fix a plumbing problem. Cost is always important but with this method you won't be paying much at all to get the problem taken care of before it ends up costing you more later on.
Just remember that if the problem can't be fixed with the cleaner then it is a good idea to hire a plumber for the city you live in.
For example: You want to hire a plumber in San Francisco to use their drain cleaner and other equipment to fix the problem. Always hire locally for the quickest solution when the cleaners you tried won't work.
Now that you know what the advantages are you need to know the disadvantages. Here are the disadvantages:
1. You have to be very careful about the cleaners that you choose to use because some of them will have pollutants in them. This is bad for your health so always choose cleaners carefully.
2. Be aware that it will take time to rid your drains of clogs and may need more than one use of the cleaner before you effectively get rid of it for good.
3. Any liquid cleaner that you use in your drains will mean that over time a build-up of residue will occur in your pipes. This could eventually lead to bigger plumbing problems so always choose the cleaner you use very carefully to prevent this as much as possible.
Now that you know what the advantages and disadvantages are you can see how a drain cleaner can help with many plumbing problems but not always. If the cleaner doesn't work then don't hesitate to hire a plumber right away before it becomes an even bigger problem.
