What to Expect from A Drain Cleaning Service
Professional drain experts have the right technology and tools to get to the root of the problem and make the drains fully functional by clearing them of clogs.
A clogged drain is a plumbing issue no homeowner wants but has to face at some point. Although a plunger is every homeowner's best friend in dealing with the clogs, what happens when the plunger doesn't work? If the next temptation is to get a store-bought chemical drain cleaner, do away with that thought immediately, and call a professional drain cleaning service instead. While drain cleaners may work temporarily, they can do more harm than good to the pipes. Professional drain experts have the right technology and tools to get to the root of the problem and make the drains fully functional by clearing them of clogs. They present a more permanent solution to the problem, and you can rely on them to prevent future clogs and keep the drains clean and running at their best by using environmentally friendly products.
Here is all that you can expect when you hire a drain cleaning service to deal with the stubborn clogs:
Basic questions
It is essential for a professional to first know about the home's plumbing system. Expect some basic questions like how often and type of drain issues you have faced in the past and how you dealt with them.
Inspection
Drains clog for several reasons including, hair, soap, oil, grease, food waste, tree roots, mineral build-up due to hard water, offset pipes, flushing wipes, cotton, feminine products down the toilet, improper installation, and other foreign objects. A drain cleaning professional's first task is to inspect and assess the condition of the pipes and find out the possible causes for the clogs. The process may include sending a small camera down the drain for video inspection to know the exact location and source of the blockage.
Removing clogs
Understanding the complexity and nature of the clogs help the drain cleaning professional in deciding on the right solution to deal with it. A popular method to deal with clogs for which a plunger didn't work is using a drain snake (manual or automatic). Snaking is the process of breaking or grabbing the clogs using a slender and flexible auger. Tree root intrusions in the sewer line will require pipe repair along with unclogging and cleaning. For persistent clogs, modern plumbers use hydro-jetting to clean the pipe's interior. It helps thoroughly clear the most stubborn clogs to keep the drains clean and smooth-flowing.
After the drain cleaning service
After the drain cleaning service, the professional may again perform the video inspection to check the method's effectiveness and turn on the faucets to check the water flow improvement.
They can also make recommendations regarding any repair or replacement needs. The drain cleaning process is usually expected to last for about 1 to 2 hours.
A professional drain cleaning service will help minimize the blockages, remove odors, and keep the home and plumbing system healthy. Avoid calling a drain cleaning professional under emergencies by following a regular drain cleaning and preventive maintenance schedule. It is a painless, affordable, and convenient process.
Simba Plumbing offers residential and commercial plumbing services to Phoenix and surrounding areas. We are family-owned, meticulous and provide affordable, transparent pricing. Call us at 602-962-3537.
