Taking Care Of Plumbing ProblemsTaking Care Of Plumbing Problems

When the drains in your home get clogged, a lot of daily activities are put to a halt. These include washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and doing dishes by hand. Instead of letting these clogs get you down, you can try these clog-removal measures. 

Boiling Water 

Just because your drains have clogs doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune trying to remove blockages. Your first response should always be the simplest solution: pouring boiling water down the clogged drain.

The heat from this water is oftentimes enough to break up whatever is causing the clog. In order for this technique to be effective, though, you need to pour boiling water directly over the clogged drain. Keep pouring for a couple of minutes until you see progress. Just make sure you exercise extreme caution so that you don't burn yourself. 

Wire Hanger 

If boiling water doesn't do the trick, then your clog may be a little deeper down in the pipes. You don't need to worry, though. You may still be able to reach the clog simply by using a wire hanger from your closet.

Take this wire and unwrap it out to where it's as long as possible. Be sure to hook one of the ends so that it can travel through your drain's pipes more easily. Push this wire down until you feel some resistance. Once you do, twist and push at the same time. With enough force, you should be able to remove the clog.

Professional Removal 

If both of these DIY techniques don't work out like you hoped, all is not lost. You can always hold up the white flag and call in a professional like those at Bill Rhiner's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. There's no shame in doing this, and oftentimes, this is the best way to ensure the clog is removed quickly and in a way that doesn't damage your property.

What professional plumbers can bring out is a device known as a toilet auger. It's extremely long and flexible -- two features that make it easy for plumbers to send this tool through your drain's pipes. Once blockage is detected, the plumber will twist and push the auger until the clog is removed. 

Clogged drains are not fun for any homeowner to deal with, but they do occur from time to time. At least when you know how to deal with them accordingly and use the right instruments, clogs won't hinder your life as much.