What To Expect During Professional Drain Cleaning Services

Regular drain cleanings are important to ensuring that your plumbing system is functioning optimally at all times. In some worst-case scenarios, a major clog will require you to shut down your home plumbing system for an indefinite amount of time. This can cause a major strain and you and your family, and it’s an issue that you will want to avoid altogether. Regularly-scheduled drain cleaning services will benefit you immensely in preventing any structural damage to your plumbing. Here is what you can expect:

When we hear “drain cleaning service” we often think about pouring Drano down our kitchen sink. However, this is not what normal services will entail. In fact, most residential and commercial plumbing services will avoid the use of cleaners to remove any obstructions in your drainage system. And why do they do that? Most commercial cleaners contain harsh chemicals that will erode the inside of your plumbing. Avoiding them will ensure that your system will remain in good condition. After all, the point of providing you with service is to improve your plumbing, not make it worse.

To remove any minor clogs in your drain, a professional plumber will make use of a drain snake, also known as an auger. A drain snake is a mechanism that has a hook on one end shaped like a corkscrew and a hand-operated crank on the other. You insert the drain snake into an opening in your drain and then activate the crank so that the auger will extend deeper into your plumbing system. Once you make contact with the clog, you then continue to crank the mechanism until the hook breaks up the debris and waste material that’s causing the obstruction. Drain snaking is a very delicate process, which is why you should hire a professional plumbing repair service to do it for you.

To detect the exact location of the clog, sometimes a professional plumber will undergo a camera inspection. This will help them in determining the best way to remove any obstructions in your drain and flush out your system. The plumber will make use of a camera that feeds into your plumbing system and produces high-resolution video footage of the inside of your pipes. This will give your plumber a complete picture of the issue that is plaguing your drain system. They can target specific areas inside your drain for cleaning and also determine how much work it will take to remove the clog. Cameras can also come in handy when it comes to leak detection and diagnosing other major plumbing issues.

The most effective tool used for removing clogs is hydro jetting. This is a powerful device that produces pressurized water that you blast into your drainage and plumbing systems to remove any buildup or obstructions. The force of the water can achieve a psi (pounds per square inch) of well over 7,000. This means that you can effectively remove large amounts of waste material accumulating inside your plumbing system. Hydro jetting offers you the most thorough approach to flushing out and optimizing your plumbing system. If the plumber does a good job, then you won’t have to worry about another obstruction for quite some time to come.

We always advise that you try and clear out any clutter in your home so that the plumber will have easy access to your drain. Otherwise, they will need to clear out a path before they can begin to provide you with service. You should start near the area where your drain is located and begin removing anything that will get in the plumber’s way. For example, if the clog is occurring in your bathroom, then move out some of the items that are near it. This includes any plungers, towels, basic toiletries, and anything that you store underneath your sink. Remember, you are only temporarily rearranging things for the benefit of your plumber. Bathroom drain cleaning services will always require a clear path to the drain for your plumber.

Although this is something your plumber should do, we recommend that you test out your plumbing fixtures. Go through your entire home and make note of anything that stands out to you. Since you are already hiring a plumber to undergo drain cleaning services, you might as well try to get the most out of it. Once your plumber arrives, provide them with detailed information on what you noticed about your plumbing’s draining capabilities. They will take this into consideration when they go to inspect your plumbing system.

Once the plumbing company completes their work, they will then check and ensure that everything is running as it should. They will go to all the plumbing fixtures in your home and test them out. This way they can make sure that the clog is gone. You can usually expect your plumber to be efficient and reliable. It is uncommon for a commercial or residential plumbing service to overlook anything. You should also be aware of the fact that a professional plumber may detect another issue while providing you with drain cleaning services. If this happens, they can explain the issue in greater detail and propose ways in which you can go about fixing it.

We understand that you want to undergo your own DIY repair project to try and save money. For some people who have previous plumbing experience, this is a perfectly viable option. However, without the proper training and qualifications, certain complications can arise while undergoing a DIY drain cleaning project. No matter your situation, you should at minimum consult a drain cleaning specialist. They can provide you with plenty of tips and suggestions about your options moving forward.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call! One of our qualified professionals can provide you with additional information on what drain cleaning services will entail.