Clogged Drain Advice for Your Home

April 29, 2010 - PRLog -- What do you do when that toilet, sink or bath tub backs up? Well, before you call a plumber, do the following:
1. Mix hot water and baking soda or vinegar and stir it into the trapped water. Wait one hour and if it’s still clogged, you may need to call a plumber.
2. If you think the clogged drain is caused from hair, there are many products over the counter or at your local hardware store that usually remove hair and free up your drain.
3. Try using an auger to unclog the drain.

If none of the above works, you will need to hire a plumber to determine what is causing the drain to clog. There are many reasons for this:
1. Tree or shrub roots can invade the line which goes from your house to your main sewer line usually near or in the street. Only a plumber can remove these roots, and this will require maintenance of the lines or removal of the trees or shrubs causing the problem.
2. If you have several clogged areas, there is a drain blockage between the fixture and the main line or drain line.
3. If your blockage is in one area only and the drain clears but very slowly, it’s possible that the fixture’s trap is blocked. A plunger can usually fix this, but if that doesn’t work, you will need a plumber.

If trying to tackle your clogged drain on your own is not successful, call a plumber. Putting off these kinds of repairs too long can lead to more costly repairs in the end.
While price is usually the consumer’s first thought, hiring a licensed, bonded and insured plumber that offers a guarantee will save you money in the long run. Don’t settle. Single women in particular, need to hire a plumber they can trust in their home when there is no man present. Women should seek out referrals from friends who have used a particular company and check reviews on the companies they call. Many plumbing companies today cater to this concern and will guarantee that their plumbers have been criminally background checked and drug tested. For more information, go to http://www.aceplumbingservice.com

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