How to Choose the Right Drain Cleaning Tool
Drains are an important aspect of your home’s plumbing system and one of the least remembered. Most people only give drains consideration when pipes clog or burst. At My Monterey Park Plumber Hero, we make it our mission to help you anytime you have drainage problems, always using state-of-the-art drain cleaning tools to handle any type of plumbing problem.
DIY Drain Cleaning Tips
Before you choose a plumbing tool to get rid of a drain clog, it is important to have an idea of what is causing the clog. The type of drain cleaning tool you use is determined by the object that is causing the clog. A clog may be caused by tree roots, hair, and grease. Not every tool available is made for every situation.
Liquid Drain Cleaners
Liquid drain cleaners are some of the most common solutions for drain clogs. However, drain cleaners may not be effective in certain cases and you may need to use other drain-cleaning agents or tools.
Drain Snakes
A drain snake can help clear difficult clogs including hair clogs. It features a long metal stick that can be pushed through the drain to break a clog. They are often used with augers to remove objects that are clogging a drain.
Electric Drain Cleaner
An electric drain cleaner can help remove clogs that are deep inside the plumbing system. Examples of electric drain tools include water jetters, drain cleaning drums, and automatic sink cleaning machines.
- Drum machines clear out hard and soft blockages using water delivered by high-pressure jets. These machines have a power induction motor that can cut through tree roots, grease, and food buildup.
- Water jetters can help clear drain clogs that are about 10 inches wide. These devices use a flexible hose to break through grease, soap, and sludge clogs.
- An auto clean sink machine is a drain-cleaning tool that comes with a flexible hose and a cable that ranges in width depending on the size of the pipe. It blasts through obstacles in tubs, sinks, or shower drains and can remove soap, grease, and hair blockage.
My Monterey Park Plumber Hero has a wide range of drain cleaning tools and equipment. This allows us to effectively handle any type of drain cleaning job. Call us today to learn more about our drain cleaning solutions and how we can help YOU today!
