When it comes to clearing drain clogs, many homeowners avoid calling a plumber and try to clear the clog themselves in an effort to save time and money. Unfortunately most DIY drain cleaning hacks are dangerous and ineffective, and can cause even more damage to your plumbing pipes than a clog ever could!
With our variety of highly reviewed professional drain cleaning services in New Orleans, Bienvenu Brothers can clear stubborn drain clogs faster, safer, and more effectively than any DIY method! Our plumbers use advanced plumbing technology, such as video camera inspections, to find and clear clogs in kitchen sinks, bathtubs, floor drains, sewer lines, and more!
Here’s how to avoid a potential DIY disaster when it comes to drain clogs in New Orleans.
AVOID using professional plumbing equipment
Just because professional grade drain augers and hydrojetters are sold at hardware stores, doesn’t mean you should use them! Without the proper training and professional experience, you could end causing serious damage to your plumbing pipes when using this equipment, not to mention the fact that you could end up hurting yourself in the process.
AVOID harsh chemical drain treatments
Liquid drain cleaners are extremely dangerous, toxic, and ineffective. They’ll do a better job of corroding your plumbing than actually removing a stubborn clog. Not only are they an environmental pollutant, but they can cause severe chemical burns to your skin and eyes. Our eco-friendly Bio-Clean drain treatments are gentle enough for the environment but tough on clogs!
AVOID making your own clog removing device
Wire clothes hangers are meant for hanging clothes, not removing clogs. Unraveling one and shoving it down the drain to clear it will only have the opposite effect. It’s likely to get stuck and you’ll cause more damage to your pipes! And using your garden house as makeshift hydrojetter isn’t a good idea either, unless you feel like cleaning up a mess.
AVOID disregarding wood fragments in the backsplash
If you do make the mistake of DIY drain cleaning and notice bits of wood in any backsplash that comes out of the drain, don’t make the mistake of ignoring it. Wood fragments can indicate a tree root intrusion, which is a major plumbing problem! If this happens, call us immediately so we can get to the “root” of the clog and remove it properly.
The only thing you can and should do when it comes DIY drain cleaning is call a professional! With decades of experience, you can trust Bienvenu Brothers to clear even the toughest clogs. Call us at the first sign of drain clog to get things flowing smoothly again!
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