Why You Should Never
Use Draino or Liquid Plumber to Unclog a Pipe
When your drain becomes clogged, you may be tempted to fix
the problem as quickly as possible. While commercial drain cleaners make a lot
of big promises, their clog clearing abilities are very questionable. In fact,
products such as Draino or Liquid Plumber can actually do more harm than good
to your plumbing. Here is why you should always call a professional plumber to
help with your drain
pipe clog.
Nasty Chemicals
In order to clear clogs, commercial
drain cleaners are full of nasty chemicals, such as lye. These chemicals
are supposed to dissolve any material that is clogging your drain. However, the
chemicals in drain cleaners may actually do harm to your pipe than the clog
itself.
Broken Seals
The chemicals in commercial drain cleaners are designed to
create a chemical reaction when they encounter a clog in the pipe. This
chemical reaction generates a high amount of heat. When the pipes heat up, the
wax seals in your plumbing system may burst.
One of the main reasons to avoid commercial drain cleaners
is that they often do not get the job done. When you pour a drain cleaner down
your pipes, you will have no way of knowing whether the clog has been totally
removed.
If you have a clogged drain, the
master plumbers at Al’s Plumbing will be there to help. To set up a
plumbing service appointment for your Dallas home, call us at (972) 225-5257.
