Are you planning on cleaning your drains this fall? You should be. Fall is the best time of year to schedule annual drain cleaning.
It’s something that can simply get added to your fall checklist while preparing your home for winter and it’s a great way to ensure that your pipes are running smoothly for the holidays and all the subsequent meal preparations and holiday entertaining.
If you aren’t scheduling a professional drain cleaning appointment this season, you are seriously missing out on the benefits of this service.
Here are some simple reasons why you should invest in drain cleaning every fall:
Your Drains Become Blocked and Clogged Throughout the Year
Over the course of a year, your drains collect many materials that are not supposed to be there. These materials harden over time and create stubborn clogs that often require professional help to remove.
Some of the most common materials that build up in your drains include:
Food scraps- Hair and skin flakes
- Grease and oil
- Minerals such as magnesium and calcium occur naturally in your water
Food scrapsWhen these materials get together, they can clog your drains and cause water to drain slowly or not at all. This is a major inconvenience and can be avoided with simple drain cleaning solutions.
When should you call a plumber?
Not all plumbing problems require help from a professional. If that were the case, you would be calling plumbers all the time for simple clogs that could be easily handled by someone with little to no experience.
With that being said, many homeowners who opt for chemical drain cleaners to take care of their clogged drains would be better off not using these chemicals at all.
You see, chemical drain cleaners contain harsh chemicals that eat away at clogs and dissolve them.
The problem lies in the fact that the chemicals do not simply stop at the clog. They eat away at your pipe and corrode the inner pipe wall as well. This creates weak spots that are prone to rupture.
The best way to handle a clogged drain by yourself is to plunge it with your handy plunger. If it still doesn’t budge, you should take this time to call a professional. Additionally, we recommend investing in professional drain cleaning at least once per year to keep things running smoothly.
Benefits of Working With a Professional
Plumbers use a high-pressure water jet to gently clean your drains and remove existing clogs. The trick to this is, knowing the proper level of pressure to use. If the pressure is too low, the drain will not get cleaned properly, but if it’s too high, it could damage the pipe or dislodge it from the soil. It’s vital for the pressure to be exactly right.
To speak with one of our expert technicians about professional drain cleaning this fall, call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer in Glendora, CA at (626) 962-0885.