When water begins to slowly drain away, or worse, won’t drain at all, odds are, you have a clogged drain. Many of the items that go down the drain can cause a clog, including hair, soap residue, food and grease. If you have a clog, you may be quick to reach for chemical drain cleaners to attempt to remove the clog yourself. However, you should avoid doing so. Here is what you need to know about clogged drains within your plumbing system.

Reasons You Shouldn’t Use Chemical Drain Cleaners

If you have a clogged drain, you may be tempted to pour a bottle of a chemical drain cleaner down your drain. However, chemical drain cleaners can be damaging to your pipes. They can cause your pipes to become corroded or even eat away at your pipes. Additionally, if they fail to remove the clog, it can be dangerous for you or a plumber to have to work with the pipe with chemicals inside of it.

Why You Should Call a Plumber for a Clogged Drain

If you have a clog, your best bet is to call a plumber to help free the clog. The plumber can either snake the pipes or use pressurized water to remove the clog. This is the safest way to remove a clog from the drain and the most effective.

How You Can Prevent Clogged Drains

While clogged drains are fairly common, there are a couple of steps that you can take to help decrease the chances of your drains clogging. First, be mindful of what you send down the drain. Second, professional drain cleaning should routinely be done to help remove any items that may have built up in your plumbing system.

If you have a clogged drain, Service Specialties would love to help you free the clog. Contact us now to schedule your appointment.