In most cases, a plumber in Brooklyn NY will not have any trouble remedying a clogged drain. One typical method of removal involves using a plumber’s snake, also known as a spring-tension cable, to burrow into the clog. This tool is fed down the drain, so there’s no need to open the floor or walls near the plugged-up section of pipe. Once the clog has been compromised, the tool is removed with the clogged matter still attached to its end. This allows for the removal of clogs even when they are away from the drain opening.
This system works great for most clogs, which are typically made of materials like hair, grease, paper towels, and similar household disposables. Sometimes, however, the drain will be blocked by something that a plumber’s snake cannot get through. When this happens, there are a number of methods that a plumber in Brooklyn NY can use to get the drain flowing freely again. The method employed depends on the consistency of the clog.
A common cause of clogs in outdoor sewer lines are tree roots. If there’s any gap in the line, tree roots will find their way in as they seek water. Over time, these roots become more numerous and thicker, and will eventually cause a clog that’s made out of living wood. Needless to say, it will take a plumbers auger to cut through those roots. A plumber’s auger will drill through the root mass and restore the flow of fluid through the sewer line. The auger is usually fed into a toilet, or the main house trap if accessible, so there’s no need to dig up the pipe. Once the clog is gone, an anti-growth agent may be flushed through the pipe to keep the roots from coming right back.
Sometimes, odd mishaps occur that cause clogs that cannot be cleared using an auger. One example would be if someone tried to dispose of construction material. Once in the sewer, the constructions would solidify. If something like that is in the drain, the clogged section of pipe will have to be extracted and replaced. Fortunately, mishaps of this type are rare.
To set up an appointment with a plumber in Brooklyn NY to have your sewer drains and plumbing pipes serviced, contact Aladdin Plumbing today. We’ll evaluate the plumbing situation and provide you a comprehensive and timely quote. And remember, please flush only toilet paper down the toilet and NEVER anything else. Although some items such as baby wipes and feminine products will say on the packaging that they are “flushable”, they don’t break up in water and could cause a problem in your sewer system, if they do happen to make it down your toilet!