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Why You Should Avoid Chemical Drain-Clearing Products
Chemical drain cleaners have gained plenty of media attention for their ability to clear clogged drains. Unfortunately, these advanced chemical mixtures are only a temporary solution and may be damaging your home.
The underlying cause for clogged drains is a buildup of material, which needs to be removed – something even the strongest of chemicals cannot do!
Environmental Impact
What we put down our drains has a direct impact on the environment. Using a chemical mix in any plumbing application means pouring toxic, often highly-powerful chemicals directly into common water outflows. In our region, these outflows are either filtered for use again or deposited into local streams and rivers. Not only does this have a major implication for marine life, but may also pollute the very water you use in your home.
But Chemicals Seem to Work?
Chemical drain-clearing products offer a quick fix to clogged drains as they remove a small layer of material. This small reduction appears to drastically improve flow for a short time given very little water could flow previously. These clogs typically return just days later since the core problem has not been resolved.
Damaged Pipes
Depending on the material of the pipes in your home, use of a chemical mix can wear pipes down and may eventually cause a leak. The quick fix of a chemical drain cleaner quickly loses its appeal in the face of expensive flooding repairs. Similar to taking care of our bodies by watching what we consume, we must treat our homes with respect and be careful not to damage its components with harsh chemical mixes.
The Proper Solution
Having a professional clear your pipes with proper equipment is the best long-term solution for clogged drains. The best problem solvers address the source at the issue, not just the visible symptoms.
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Avoid Frozen Pipes; Insulate
Michigan has endured a deep freeze this winter so it is more important than ever to make sure that your pipes can withstand the frigid temperatures. Water pipes in the attic, crawl space, and basement need to be insulated. Foam insulation is available at most hardware stores and can be easily secured using electrical tape or copper wire. These exposed pipes as well as those that share an outside wall and the pipe between the water meter and your home are most susceptible to freezing. Avoid the headache of a bursting pipe, prepare your home.
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Preventing Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes are often a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do as a homeowner to reduce the chance of your pipes freezing. Take time to address the following recommendations as temperature wind chills have dropped below freezing this winter already.
Proactive Measures
Take inventory of the uninsulated pipes in the unheated areas of your home. Heating uninhabitable areas is an inefficient use of energy; however, it is important for the pipes in these areas to be protected from extreme temperatures.
When indoor pipes are exposed to temperatures below freezing they can freeze within minutes and without any warning. To prevent this from happening, apply pipe insulation to every instance of vulnerable pipe. Special bend covers are available to cover non-linear sections. You should also be alert to pipes which run directly against exterior walls, even those within heated rooms. Temperature exchange between walls and pipes can occur rapidly.
Insulation is also useful for areas like attics, basements, and crawl spaces. By insulating these areas, your furnace will be able to function more efficiently and pipes naturally will remain warmer in the winter.
Keep your water heater maintained to make certain that it is fully operational this winter. Sending frigid water through extremely cold pipes is a recipe for disaster.
Need Help?
We help homeowners prepare for winter each year. To learn more about the services we offer please visit our website or contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7 hotline to schedule a visit from one of our certified master plumbers.
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