Is It Safe to Unclog Your Own Drain?

So, you’re experiencing a clogged drain. Whether it be your sink, bathtub, toilet, or shower, chances are, your drain is working much slower than usual. Or, if it’s completely clogged, water may stay stagnant at the bottom of your sink, tub, toilet, or shower, or it may even flow in the opposite direction rather than expel through the drain as usual.

While every homeowner is bound to experience a clogged drain at some point, some clogs are worse than others. In the beginning, a clogged drain can act as a minor convenience as water slowly trickles down the drain. However, the longer it sits unrepaired, the greater of an issue it can become over time both for your plumbing system and for you personally.

The Problems with Unclogging Your Own Drain

In response of your clogged drain getting worse and more inconvenient with time, you might consider engaging in DIY drain cleaning. A couple of Internet searches later, you might consider yourself prepared to tackle the clogged drain yourself. Although very minor drain clogs may be tended to in the home setting, there are dangers associated with attempting to unclog your own drain.

Even tackling the smallest of clogged drain issues, you could permanently damage your plumbing. DIY drain cleaning is also often ineffective and a waste of time. On top of that, unclogging your drain yourself can be hazardous if you choose to use chemical drain cleaners to get the job done.

For the latter reasons, we strongly discourage attempting to unblock your own drain. Although you might be doing it to potentially save money, in the long run, you could end up paying more if you cause harm to the piping of your plumbing or end up damaging the finish of your sink, tub, toilet or shower.

Let the Experts Unclog Your Drain for You!

For the best and quickest results, always turn to the experts for professional drain cleaning services. Our Southern California-based plumbers can tackle minor to severe drain clogs. For major clogs, we utilize a special technique to get the job done that beats out any drain cleaner or tool on the market: hydrojetting.

Regardless of why your drain is clogged, how bad it is, or how long it’s been backed up, call us today at 866-437-0205 to schedule a plumbing appointment. Because we understand that clogged drains can be disruptive for your daily life, we offer same-day and next-day appointments to ensure you can have the quality drain-cleaning service you require as soon as possible.