Drain Cleaning Pros Are The Real MVPs

Commitment is tough, and there's no time that demonstrates that more clearly than February. The month of Valentine's Day is a love-hate relationship for so many.

Some are incredibly excited about the big day, and others live their lives in fear until it's all over with. If you're concerned about committing, or you think commitment can be a bad thing, we have a blog that just might persuade you otherwise.

As a homeowner, it’s key to do what’s best for your home - even if that means forgoing that date night to look after your plumbing. While it may not be the norm, at least you can show that special someone you’re not afraid to commit...to your plumbing!

Drain Cleaning: So What?

Cleaning the drains of your home is more than just pulling hair out of the tub drain when you climb out. It's about cleaning your pipes and making them operate properly once again.

It's about protecting your home's plumbing system from blockages and nasty failures that can cost hundreds or thousands to repair. You should have your drains professionally cleaned at least a few times a year.

If that sounds too frequent to you, just think about all the junk that gets sent down your drains. You've probably suffered from at least one blockage up to this point, and there's still stuff building up. A good pro cleaning will make a world of difference, especially when done with powerful tools.

Hydro Jetting Makes Quick Work of Tough Clogs

Hydro jetting is the pressure washing or power cleaning of the plumbing world. It literally blasts out your pipes to make them nice and clean again and it's something you should get done about once a year to get everything nice and clean again. It can also be used with tougher clogs like:

• - Tree roots.
• - Scale buildup.
• - Cooking grease.
• - Damaged pipes.

When you have a professional hydrojet your pipes, he puts a hose down them and blasts them with high-pressure water.

The procedure takes some time, but when complete your pipes will be open and flowing like new. It's a remarkable procedure.

The Essential Tips For DIYers

If you like to take tasks on yourself, you can absolutely DIY drain cleaning around your house, just don't think it's going to replace professional work done by plumbers.

You've probably heard tips like pour boiling water down your drains occasionally, install hair catches in your drains, and even to snake out problem clogs yourself with one of those little drain snakes from the department store down the road.

All those tips are beneficial and we recommend you do at least some of them. The drain catch tip is a particularly good one! You should still work with the pros though. A pro will get your drains cleaner than you know how to, and a pro can spot potential problems before you are stuck with them.

If you're renting we understand you probably aren't ready to commit to the house. In which case, DIY drain clean to your heart's content. When you buy a home, you'll want to pay for a pro to keep it in good shape. Believe us, it's worth the investment!