A typical dilemma in each and every home is clogged drains, and our plumbers in Vancouver open one or two each and every day.
When was the last time you noticed water backing up in your sink or in the shower? Many of us presume we can use needle nose pliers to yank out the hair clot, but that only works if there is practically nothing else blocking the drain. If your drains have added crud plugging them up, you want to take additional actions. You can consider a liquid drain product, but if that does not work then try this.
The Expansion Plug
An expansion plug is a rubber nozzle that attaches to your garden hose. When buying it, choose the dimension that best fits your drain, insert the nozzle and turn on the water. The nozzle will broaden making a tight seal so water pressure can free the blockage.
Plugged Drain Prevention Ideas
- Pour 1 cup of baking soda followed by 3 cups of boiling water
- Pouring a cup of vinegar into the drain and chase it with boiling water
- Use an old coffee can or something similar for cooking grease
In addition, if the water isn’t going down the drain, pour a cup of washing soda over the drain and let it set for a while to work its way through to the clog. If you want to get physical with it consider making use of a plunger. Place the plunger fully over the drain, sealing it and pump it up and down. If it is still clogged then you may possibly need to use more force.
In most circumstances, your dilemma will be solved with one of these procedures. As soon as you have solved the immediate dilemma look to see if any other drains are plugged or running slow. If the water looks to be draining gradually all over the place then you may possibly have a larger dilemma. The main sewer lines could have roots, or could even be broken causing a blockage. If you can not figure it out by yourself then give us a call.
For more plumbing tips read this additional plugged drains article.
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