{"id":559,"date":"2018-10-01T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=559"},"modified":"2018-09-25T17:31:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T21:31:36","slug":"do-need-plumber-unclog-drains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/do-need-plumber-unclog-drains\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Plumber to Unclog My Drains?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumbing-material-pipes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"PVC-pipes\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumbing-material-pipes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumbing-material-pipes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumbing-material-pipes.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>At Scaran, we often run into customers who question the necessity of a plumber. You\u2019ve probably asked yourself, \u201cBut do I <em>really <\/em>need to call for a plumber?\u201d at least once, but trust us, you do! We often run into the aftermath of do-it-yourself plumbing problems. We understand the temptation of troubleshooting on your own. You\u2019re aiming to save a little extra time and money, but we can ensure you that having a professional who understands the intricacies of your plumbing system will save you time and money where it counts. If you need a dependable <a href=\"\/service-areas\/edison-hvac-plumbing-contractor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plumber in Edison, NJ<\/a>, look no further than our team here at Scaran.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>But <em>Why<\/em>?<\/h2>\n<p>We get it. Calling a plumber for something apparently minor like a drain clog seems like overkill. We understand that a drain clog <em>seems<\/em> like a trivial issue and that you can handle it on your own, but it\u2019s always a better idea to call a professional. Here are some reasons why you should always call a professional.<\/p>\n<h3>Store-Bought Drain Cleaner is Bad for Your Drains<\/h3>\n<p>Store-bought drain cleaners are tempting, especially if you have a slow draining sink or shower and the bottle promises to alleviate all your problems, quickly, definitely, and all for just a few bucks. But what you may not realize about these drain cleaners is that they\u2019re extremely caustic. The chemicals that comprise these cleaners typically do more harm than good for your pipes. This is especially true if it doesn\u2019t solve your clog problems, then that means your clog is still in your pipe with the drain cleaner pooled above it, stagnant, and eating away at the material of your piping. Store-bought drain cleaners are a quick \u201cfix\u201d that often leads to more problems\u2014call a plumber to have the problem solved right the first time.<\/p>\n<h3>You Have Frequent Clogs<\/h3>\n<p>If you experience clogs relatively often, it\u2019s a sign that whatever you\u2019re doing in lieu of calling a professional isn\u2019t really working. In this instance, it\u2019s highly likely that the clogs you\u2019re experiencing are merely a symptom of a bigger issue. You might be suffering from valve problems or sewer line issues. Having a plumber service your plumbing system allows them to take a discerning look at the problem. They\u2019re trained to assess these issues and have the right tools to alleviate the problem.<\/p>\n<h3>You Have Leaking or Pools<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a clog <em>and <\/em>some sort of leaking or pooling water, the job you\u2019re attempting isn\u2019t suited for anyone who isn\u2019t a trained professional. Water and moisture damage quickly get out of hand and trying to fix the problem yourself commonly makes the problem worse. Make sure you have the right team to work on your plumbing system.<\/p>\n<h2>We\u2019ve Got the Best Tools<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a drain unclogged, we have the right tools for the job. In many instances (even ones that seem minor) a plunger and a store-bought drain cleaner aren\u2019t going to do the trick. Our team at Scaran has alleviated plumbing problems for almost 90 years. We understand your plumbing needs and prioritize customer satisfaction more than anything else.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you need a drain unclogged, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact our team to schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably asked yourself, \u201cbut do I really need to call for a plumber?\u201d at least once in your life, but trust us, you do! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[112,101,113],"class_list":["post-559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-clogged-drain","tag-edison","tag-plumber"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=559"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":563,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559\/revisions\/563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}