The drains in your home don’t seem to emit any foul odors, nor do you have to deal with the wastewater that moves down the pipes and into the sewer. So why should you bother with regular drain cleaning? Drains tend to accrue a lot of buildup over the years, but you may assume they’re built tough enough to handle it. However, an unexpected drain clog can leave you without any use of your sinks and fixtures, and possibly with some troublesome sewage backup in your home.

Many people don’t call a professional for drain services until nothing will move down the drains or when they notice backup in the home. But drain clogs can be detrimental to your home if sewage begins to accumulate and enter through the drains, causing a health hazard and some potential damage to your property.

Besides, drain cleaning is simply not a job that should be left to someone without any experience or without the right equipment. Home drain cleaning liquids that are available for purchase at hardware stores and grocery stores are toxic to humans and can cause eye or skin irritation and injury. They are also fairly ineffective at removing or preventing many types of blockage and may actually damage the pipes.  Professionals have the tools and equipment to take care of nearly any type of obstruction, including fats, oils, and grease that may solidify in the pipes and trap any debris that travels past.

Drain clogs rarely occur at a convenient time for you to schedule services, and you’ll be without vital water-using appliances while you wait for your repair technician to show up. That’s why it’s best to schedule drain cleaning annually, to remove any existing blockage and clear out the lining of the pipes so that drain clogs do not reoccur in the future.

When you schedule drain cleaning with Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, you’ll get the added benefit of video pipe inspection with your service. A plumber will use a thin fiber optic cable with a video camera at one end so that they can view a live feed and feel confident that the drains are clean, and can even inform you of any leaks in your plumbing. Give us a call today to learn more about the benefits of professional drain cleaning in Bethesda.

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Drain clogs are a nuisance, and the sooner you can remedy the situation, the better for you and your plumbing. But don’t let the need to remove the clog guide you toward an action that may cause more harm than good. What are we referring to? Using store-bought drain cleaners. Yes, drain cleaners can work in certain situations, but the damage the cleaner can cause can be more extensive than its ability to clear your drain. When you call Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing for plumbing repair, you can rest assured that your plumbing issue will be resolved quickly, efficiently and correctly. Experiencing a plumbing problem? Call us today!

Just Say No to Store-Bought Drain Cleaners

So how can store-bought drain cleaners be a problem? Let’s take a look:

• Clogs need to be near the drain opening – a store-bought drain cleaner is a liquid that dissipates as it makes its way down your drain; as such, its ability to have any effect on your clog will diminish the further is has to travel. Unfortunately, few clogs are located at the drain’s opening.

• Effective on “soft” clogs – drain cleaner is mostly effective for clogs that are “soft”, which are items like food and paper. Tough hair clogs and mineral build-up will not be as affected by drain cleaner, and as such, won’t do very much.

• Highly corrosive – just because drain cleaner is sold over-the-counter in stores doesn’t mean it doesn’t have harsh chemicals – it does. The combination of chemicals is highly corrosive, meaning they can eat away at your piping, particularly if it’s plastic.

• Toxicity – the chemicals in drain cleaner can burn your skin, irritate your eyes and nose, and damage surrounding flooring and carpet should a spill occur.

Call for an Expert

The lure of a store-bought drain cleaner is simplicity, but the truth is, using these harsh chemicals can make things very complicated. If you have a clogged drain, don’t risk your existing plumbing work by using a drain cleaner; instead, call Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing and schedule an appointment for professional drain cleaning services with one of our plumbing experts.

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