I
bet if you go around your neighborhood and ask this question, you will never
get just one answer. People are always torn between the idea of getting
professional help at the first sight of drain clog trouble, or to try and get
it fixed by drain cleaning service NJ. Most of the time they choose the latter which ends up giving
them a good quick fix and a feel good moment, but sometimes comes back and bite
them. Some people try to call for professional help immediately without
checking out basic things that would have saved them $200 for labor and
maintenance. Let's try to find out the balance between both. In this article
you will find out what to spot to know if this task is something you can do or
if you need to call the pros, and what you can do on your own to give it a
quick fix. Here are the questions you might want to ask yourself before doing
anything, and what's best to do in the situation.
- Is
your kitchen or bathroom sink not draining and has no leak? - If the
answer is yes, I would suggest using a plunger first. Having no leaks in
the drain pipe means that pressure applied inside the pipe will be intact.
Use the plunger by setting it on the sink with the water level well above
it. Push the plunger down and make sure it accumulates enough strength for
the pullback, then pull it back in a quick sudden action to pull back all
the accumulated grain and dirt blocking the pipeline.
- Is
your kitchen or bathroom sink draining very slow and has no leak? - If a
kitchen or bathroom sink is clogged and is slow draining but is not
leaking, let it drain first. As much as possible, avoid using corrosive
acid to clear out the clog in this scenario. This could damage your pipes
which can end up costing you more in pipe replacement work. Once fully
drained, pour a cup of hot water into the sink, after all the water is
drained again, pour as much as 1 cup of baking soda into the sink and let
it sit for about 2 -5 minutes then pour a cup of vinegar and cover the
sink with rubber trap to keep the action inside the pipe. This reaction of
a rising foamy fizz is usually seen in science-fair volcano presentations.
Rinse with hot water.
- Water
is leaking from the p-trap or the couplings? - Unless you are actually an
experienced handyman, this is a scenario that you should really be calling
for professional help. Contain the water by placing a bucket below the
p-trap to avoid messy and stinky water on your kitchen or bathroom tiles.
Rule
of thumb: if you don't see a leak, you can give it a shot by following the tips
I mentioned above so that you can fix it right then and there while waiting for
the drain cleaning service NJ professional. But if a leak is evident, better call
the pros right away to avoid the hassle.
