Hello, my name is Lelani O’Malley. Welcome to my website about keeping your plumbing system in great shape. When I bought my first home, I was shocked to learn that it was built in the early 1900s. Another shocking discovery awaited as I learned that the plumbing system remained from its original build. Upon learning those facts, I dedicated my time to learning how to keep that system in great condition. I developed this website to bring that knowledge to you as well. I want to help all my readers maintain their existing plumbing system for years to come. Thank you for coming by.
Answers to Help You Avoid Drain Problems in Your Home
There are many different parts of your plumbing system that will require basic maintenance to keep operational. To this end, a homeowner will want to be sure that they are properly caring for their drains. Despite the drains be one of the parts of the plumbing that experiences the most wear, homeowners are often woefully prepared to perform the most basic maintenance for their drains.
How Can Ineffective Drain Cleaning Impact Your Plumbing?
When you allow the drains to fall into disrepair, they can develop large accumulations of grease, hair, and other substances that could have entered them. Eventually, these materials will work their way into the pipes of the home where they can lead to full clogs developing. Once one of these clogs form deep in the plumbing, they will be much harder to reach than if they had been addressed when they were still in the drains. This can also lower the quality of the air in the home as bacteria, mold, and other substances growing in the drain can release spores into the air that may travel throughout the home.
Is Drain Cleaning a Hard Task to Do On Your Own?
It is important to be mindful of the challenges that will accompany drain cleaning work. Reaching the various materials that have gathered in the drains can be very difficult without the right tools. Furthermore, some drains will need to have numerous components removed if they are to be thoroughly cleaned. These factors can make it very difficult for a homeowner to effectively clean their drains. It can even be possible to cause damage as a result of this being done incorrectly. For example, you could inadvertently create a leak that may cause considerable damage before you notice and can repair it.
Does the Entire Plumbing System Need to Be Turned Off During a Drain Cleaning?
Homeowners will understandably want to avoid disruptions to their essential utilities. This should not discourage them from investing the time in having their drains cleaned. During this work, there will be no need for the entire plumbing system to be shut off as most faucets and drains will have valves that can allow them to be independently turned off. Furthermore, drain cleaning services will be able to complete this work for each drain. It may even be possible for this to only take a few minutes per drain, but this can depend on the amount of material to remove as well as the design and location of the drains.