9 Plunger Tips for Your Clogged Drain

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9 Plunger Hacks for Your Clogged Drain
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Blocked drain? It happens more often that you
think, but you dont have to turn to a plumber
right away.
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Here is how you can unclog a blocked sink with a
plunger, without unnecessary call out fees!
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• Have the right tools for the job. Not all
  plungers and plumbing equipment are the same.

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There are two basic types of plungers available
on the market one is a cup plunger and the other
a flange plunger.
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The most common of these two is the classic cup
type, or as we know it as, a sink plunger.
Youll need this plunger for sink clogs, but make
sure that it is in a good condition first.
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• Dont Plunge with Chemicals! If you have already
  poured any kind of chemical down the drain, you
  should not try plunging it afterward.

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• The plunging action will create a dangerous
  splatter of these chemicals onto your clothes and
  skin. It can also generate toxic fumes that are
  harmful to your health.
• Besides, using chemicals should be avoided
  because it can corrode your pipes as well!

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• Drain excess water.
• It may be difficult to do because the drain is
  blocked, but if you have too much water in the
  sink while youre plunging, its going to make a
  huge mess.

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• Seal it up tight!
• Its a common mistake to leave too much air in
  the plunger. So if the plunger cup is full of
  air, it compresses every time you press down and
  act like a shock absorber.

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• This will defeat the point entirely. That is why
  you need to keep some water to fill the plunger
  cup. Use petroleum jelly to the rim of the
  plunger as well to really make sure that you
  create the perfect suction.

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• These are just a few small things that you can do
  to make sure that you make the most of your sink
  plunging attempts. If you find that it isnt
  working, call in an expert and avoid the use of
  chemicals because these can can burn skin,
  clothing and pipes!

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Call a licensed plumber in South Plainfield, New
Jersey like Rupcoe Plumbing and Heating! They
have expert drain cleaning contractors who are
available 24/7 to help you! Give them a call to
request your estimate or schedule a service at
800-760-7199 today.