Unblocking a Drain: Is This a DIY Job?

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  If you own a house, there is going to be a point in time where your sink drain becomes blocked. This is something that happens to everyone at some time. For example, you could be washing the dishes and the water is slowly draining away. Perhaps the water will not disappear at all. You know that this is a sign that the drain is blocked, but you might not be sure what to do about it. Should you attempt to unblock the drain yourself or call in a professional?

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Signs the Drain is Blocked

First of all, it is important to discuss what the signs of a blocked drain are. This way, you will know that this is actually the problem and it will save you from wasting money on a service you do not need.

One of the most obvious signs is that the water is draining away slowly. This means that something is blocking the pipe and the water is unable to move through at the normal rate. You might not notice this at first. But, it will become more apparent as the blockage becomes bigger and more troublesome. In addition, homeowners can experience gurgling sounds and there can be an unpleasant odor coming from the drain that is blocked. This can result of food debris and other rotting substances in the pipes. If you are experiencing one or more of these signs, it is likely that you have a drain blockage. Now; is this a problem you can solve yourself or are you best calling in the professionals for this one?

Unblocking a Drain by Yourself

In some circumstances, it may be possible for you to resolve a minor drain blockage by yourself. For example, you may be able to solve the issue by using a snake. This is something that you are able to use to reach down and clear to clear the blockage, allowing the water to flow through the pipes again. If you have some plumbing experience, this can be a simple job for you.

However, there has to be a lot of caution when it comes to unblocking drains. This is not a simple DIY job that everyone can do. In fact, it is important to acknowledge that if you do not know what you are doing, you can actually cause more harm than good. For example, there can be a lot of products in the shops that claim they are going to be able to solve your drainage problem. But, a lot of the time, they contain harmful chemicals that can actually end up damaging your pipes. This is the last thing you want to do when you have a problem. All you do is create more problems.

In addition, if you have never taken a sink apart before, you risk breaking your own pipes or cause other damage. This can mean that you have to pay out to not only have your drains unblocked, but you will also have to pay for repairs. This is going to become a pricey job that you could have avoided. 

Therefore, do answer the question; is unblocking a drain a DIY job? The answer most of the time is going to be no. Most people do not have the expertise or experience to enable them to do this job safely. There are real dangers to trying to unblock a drain. Namely, you can damage the pipes and parts of the sink, as well as make the blockage worse.

Calling a Professional

So, what is the answer when you think you have a blockage? It is to call in the professionals. This is the most cost-effective way to deal with the problem. Namely, you will be able to get it sorted properly, as well as quickly. Most professional companies are going to have a quick callout service that means you do not have to wait long. An expert is going to have the experience to know what technique will be best for solving the problem. Indeed, they will also have the tools necessary to unblock the drain. This is going to solve doing any damage to your system.

In order to find a drain unblocking service, you can look for recommendations from family and friends. This can give you peace of mind if they have used this service before. Alternatively, you can do some of your own research and use Google. There are going to be a lot of local companies that can help you.

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