Blocked drains Elanora Heights

Blocked Drains are among the most common plumbing issues experienced by homeowners. Once in awhile a toilet refuses to flush or your kitchen or bathroom sink gets blocked. Because serious blockage in drains can be potentially harmful to health, it is always advisable to know what to do in an emergency situation. As a home owner, you need to arm yourself with some equipment and skills just in case things get out of hand at a very odd time. However, it is important to note that trying to clear a stubborn and complex blockage yourself can not only complicate the problem, but also destroy your property. Generally, when waste water fails to flow, it may drain outside your house causing discomfort and health hazards. Features and Benefits Simple blocked drain concerns can be solved through basic water jetting or by using a plunger. When you encounter Blocked Drains, check your insurance policy to establish whether your drain is covered or not. Most home insurance policies cover Blocked Drains. Improvement in technology has made the location of blocked pipes simple and fast. Unlike traditional methods that involved digging a number of drains to locate the blocked pipe, state of the art technologies like  Penetrating Radar Systems, Electro Magnetic Systems, CCTV and radio transmitter systems and ultrasonic flow testers have ensured that the job can be done efficiently and faster. You can use hand held drain augers to clean portions of a drain within 25ft of the drain opening. The drain auger is mechanically driven into the drain as the operator rotates the anchor of the cable. This can help with common sink traps. However, because of their potential to scratch ceramic surfaces, most manufactures do not recommend them for toilets. For blocked toilets a special closet auger is used. Chemical drain cleaners that can be in liquid or solid form can also be used for some form of drain blockage. These cleaners can be obtained from retail stores and are ideal for removing grease clogs and soft hair. Chemical drain cleaners are however dangerous and can cause injury to skin, eyes and lungs and damage to household goods like clothing and materials made containing  fiberglass, aluminum, paint, and wood. As such, they should be used strictly according to the manufacturer's specifications. As is normally the case with other plumbing jobs, hourly charges are usually preferred and costs may vary according to the complexity of the job. An insured plumber should be preferred in case of a delicate operation.