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You may think that every plumbing issue that you have in your home requires a professional plumber, but in all actuality, you may be able to take care of the problem yourself with very little expense. After working for an Atlanta plumbing company I can tell you that I have seen my fair share of basic problems that ended up costing a home-owner an arm and a leg. Professional plumbers can solve a variety of problems, but they also are not cheap. If you are having basic plumbing issues you can use a mixture of a little knowledge and elbow grease to correct the problem on your own.

Plumbing Issues

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If you have a clogged drain there are a lot of different remedies you can try before calling a plumber. There are a lot of drain cleaners on the market that can break down just about any clog that you may have in your drain. These drain cleaners are filled with chemicals that can be harmful or fatal if not used in the proper manner. If you would like to eliminate the use of chemicals you can also try to unclog your drain naturally. If you have standing water in your sink or tub, remove it as best as you can. Pour one cup of baking soda followed by one cup of vinegar down the drain. Quickly plug the drain, (if it is a double sink plug both drains). Allow the mixture to sit in the drain for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes has passed, run hot water through the drain.

If you find that your drain is clogged with something that can not be easily broken down, you may need to have it snaked. Home improvement stores sell drain snakes that have retractable coils in them. The purpose of the snake is to be able to push what ever is clogging the drain through or be able to pull it back out of the drain releasing the clog that way. Drain snakes can come in different lengths at different prices. Professional plumbers often use larger more powerful drain snakes.

These are just a few basic plumbing tips for clogged drains!

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