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What To Do When Drano Fails

June, 19th, 2019 at 1:50 pm

Categories: Plumbing

Drano or another chemical solvent is often the first thing you turn to when your drains get clogged. You pour it in, wait 15 minutes, and then…nothing. The clog is still there. While Drano can effectively dissolve some types of clogs, it can’t get rid of them all. That doesn’t mean you’re left high and dry, though.

If Drano has failed you, you can always call in Rowell’s as your drain cleaner in Northfield, NH. If you’re not ready to take that step, though, there are a few other things you can try first. Be careful with these as you don’t want to damage your pipes and require further plumbing repair in Northfield, NH.

Old Wive’s Tales?

This may sound crazy, but it actually works on some clogs. Get all of the extra water out of your drain, then pour about 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. Let it sit in your clogged drain for at least 30 but up to 60 minutes. When you’re ready to try your drain again, run warm water into it. You may be surprised to find that it’s opened up! Sometimes, this combination can get through clogs that Drano can’t touch!

Plunge Right In

Plunging when Drano doesn't work in Northfield

Plungers aren’t just good for toilets. They can work on any drain. In fact, you can now buy plungers specifically intended for use on other drains. Just make sure the plunger makes a full seal around the clogged drain, then move it as you usually would. It might take a couple of tries but you might be able to move the clog or break it up enough that it can move when you run water down the drain again.

Try a Snake

If nothing else works, consider using a plumbing snake on the drain. You may want to call a plumber in Northfield, NH to do this, or you can rent one and try it for yourself. A plumbing snake is a long, flexible metal tube with a point or a hook on the end. You can thread it through your pipes and try to remove or break up your clog. Just make sure you don’t get it stuck! This can cause further damage and require even more drain repair in Northfield, NH.

If you’d like help with your plumbing repair in Northfield, NH, call us at Rowell’s today!

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