One of the best things you can do as a homeowner is to routinely clean your drain systems. Whether you’re changing the locks on your new home or you’ve been in your home for over 30 years, it’s always a good idea to proactively check and clean your drains. We’ve provided professional drain cleaning services for Buffalo and WNY for over 70 years! Sometimes, you just don’t have a choice and need that drain clog cleared fast; other times, you may just want to get things moving a bit quicker than they have been after every DIY fix hasn’t worked. Regardless, we’re here to help!
Today on the blog, we figured we would fill you in on what to expect if you’ve never had a professional drain cleaner come by and work on your drain.
But First, Why Would You Consider a Drain Cleaning?
Routine Maintenance
The first reason is simply to help increase the lifespan of your drains. There are plenty of greasy, grimey things that end up down the drain that can cause clogs and damage your pipes. By hiring a professional Buffalo Drain cleaning specialist, you can help reduce the risk of damage to your drains and plumbing.
Foul Odor Elimination
Odors can emanate from your pipes if you have clogged drains. This is a sign you may need a pro. A professional drain cleaning expert can ensure that the cause of these odors is eliminated.
Better Water Flow
Slow drains could be a sign of a more significant issue, like clogging somewhere deep in the pipes. Professional drain cleaning can help remove these clogs and ensure there is proper water flow.
Health & Safety
Stagnant water can harbor harmful bacteria and pathogens. Professional drain cleaning services can ensure the safety of your family and remove these potential health hazards.
What to Expect During a Professional Drain Cleaning
A typical drain cleaning will involve three main steps:
Drain Inspection
Your tech will asses the situation and inspect the pipes. They may use a video camera to look deep within the piping systems and identify any blockages or damage. This helps to figure out where and what the issue is. With this information, the tech will be able to tell what the best execution will be for removing it, and will communicate that with you so you fully understand what they will be doing.
Drain Cleaning
Upon completion of the inspection, the tech will use special tools to remove the blockage from the pipes. Depending on the severity and the type of blockage in the pipe, the tech may use different types of tools. Basic hair and other debris may just require a drain snake, whereas more severe cases could require high-pressure water to perform a technique known as “hydro jetting” to break up the blockage and blast it through.
Post Cleaning Drain Inspection
Once the blockage is removed and things are flowing as they should, the tech will do one more final check with the video camera to ensure that everything looks good in the pipes and water can flow freely beyond what can be seen to the naked eye.
Calling a Drain Cleaner Is Scary, but Better Safe than Sorry
We understand you never really want to call someone to come clear the drain. We hope that you feel comfort in knowing that our team here at Advanced Sewer & Drain Cleaning is always here for the families of WNY. We are a longstanding, small, family-owned company that aims to be there for our fellow neighbors, and we won’t ever mislead you or overcharge you as some plumbers will. We always seek to help educate our customers and help them prevent any issues in the future. We won’t charge you just to pull in the driveway. If you’re concerned about something with your home’s plumbing, just give us a call, and we will make it out to you ASAP to take a look!
