As professional plumbers, we love drain snakes (also known as drain augers). These simple devices work on the same principle as a corkscrew: they reach far down into drains, drill into thick clogs, and then extract the clogs or break it up—all without needing to resort to acidic chemical cleaners. Drain snakes work fast, make little mess, and can handle some of the toughest blockages that can plague drainpipes.
You can purchase inexpensive commercial drain snakes through online retailers or at general merchandize stores. However, just because you own one doesn’t make you a plumber: you won’t suddenly be capable of fixing any problem in your plumbing because you have a drain snake. You should still rely on professionals to handle the difficult issues you will encounter in your home’s plumbing.
When you need a plumber in Media, PA who comes equipped with more than a commercial drain snake, look to Wm. Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc. We have 36 years of experience handling plumbing problems—we’ve seen it all, and we can fix it all.
That manual drain snake is not enough
The drain snakes that you can purchase commercially are manual drain snakes: you crank them by hand to drive them down into the clogs in your drains. However, manual drains snakes can rarely do the job necessary for thick clogs, and aren’t much better than a standard plunger. If a plunger cannot handle a clog, then a manual drain snake probably won’t be up to the task either. Also, if you don’t have experience with a drain snake, you may also risk scratching up your plumbing.
Professional plumbers use powered drain snakes, which are connected to motors that turn them with enough force to push through just about any plug. It’s possible for you to purchase a powered drain snake from some retailers, but since they are both costly and require special skill to operate safely, we do not recommend it.
Professional plumbers have many more tools to assist them aside from powered drain snakes. Hydro-jetting is another popular option for cleaning out clogs and drains, and plumbers can always find ways to safely access the interior of pipes without causing leaks or damage.
For a highly-qualified plumber in Media, PA, call Wm. Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc. We have all the best tools and know how to operate them to give you excellent plumbing service.