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When you have a clogged drain in your home\u2014one of the most common plumbing problems there is\u2014it\u2019s easy to look for a quick fix. You can hope for the best, but unfortunately, that quick fix isn\u2019t so quick after all.<\/p>\nWhen you have a clogged drain in your home\u2014one of the most common plumbing problems there is\u2014it\u2019s easy to look for a quick fix. You can hope for the best, but unfortunately, that quick fix isn\u2019t so quick after all.<\/p>\n
There are some instances where a little bit of \u201cdo-it-yourself\u201d (DIY) work can solve problems. There are other times, however, that it is better to leave the job to trained professionals. Drain clogs can <\/em>fall into the former category, but when we talk about relieving a drain clog on your own, we don\u2019t <\/em>mean reaching for that bottle of store-bought drain cleaner you got at the hardware store. We mean using a plunger and a little bit of \u2018elbow grease,\u2019 and when that\u2019s not enough it\u2019s time to call a pro.<\/p>\n Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n The first thing you should know about store-bought chemical drain cleaners is that their use is strongly discouraged by professional plumbers. It\u2019s not that we\u2019re totally opposed to you trying to solve superficial plumbing problems on your own. In fact, there are plenty of home remedies out there for smelly <\/em>drains that we would absolutely recommend.<\/p>\n But using chemical cleaners isn\u2019t something we\u2019d suggest. First off, they\u2019re only formulated to dissolve certain <\/em>kinds of clogs and not others. In fact, they can actually push clogs further down the drain, causing a bigger clog. Plus, the chemical residue left behind by these \u201csolutions\u201d will build up on and damage the lining of your pipes, leading to the early demise of your plumbing system. Plus, these cleaners are toxic and can be harmful to members of your household, particularly kids and pets.<\/p>\n Sure! We definitely recommend trying a plunger first. When you have a superficial clog in a drain or two, this might be just the solution. If you use a little bit of force, get a good seal, and try a couple dozen times and you might just relieve the clog.<\/p>\n Keep in mind though, that the source of the clog might be firmly lodged in your drain, and might be further from the opening than your plunger can manage. At this point, it\u2019s time to call in a professional.<\/p>\n You can <\/em>find a drain auger at your local hardware store. But even a lengthy snake might not be enough to truly resolve the problem, particularly if you don\u2019t know exactly what\u2019s clogging your drain or how far down the pipe the clog is located.<\/p>\n Our professionals use a method called video pipe inspection to find exactly where the clog is, and from there we can use a professional grade drain auger to remove the offending clog. If that\u2019s not enough, we\u2019ll use what\u2019s called a hydro-jet tool, which uses an omnidirectional sprayer to scour the inside of the pipes, removing the clog and making it less likely for a clog to form in the future.<\/p>\n Contact HB Energy Solutions for all your energy needs. HB Energy Solutions delivers peace of mind. Contact us<\/a> for professional drain cleaning in Springfield, VT<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Don’t bother reaching for that bottle of chemical drain cleaner, instead reach for your phone and call us! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[46,259],"class_list":["post-1925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-drain-cleaning","tag-springfield"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1925"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1929,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions\/1929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Danger of Chemical Drain Cleaners<\/h2>\n
\u201cCan\u2019t I Just Use a Plunger?\u201d<\/h2>\n
The Power of a Professional Drain Snake Service<\/h2>\n