Plunging Advice

Pipe Wrench Plumbing

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Want to master the art of plunging?  Here are a few tips to help you unclog the sink, toilet, or bathtub in your home.

Plunging Tips:

• Choosing Your Plunger – There are two main types of plungers.  A cup plunger works best for sinks, tubs, and shower clogs.  A flange plunger looks like a cup with a nozzle on the bottom.  This is a good option or older toilets.
• Mastering Your Technique – When you use your plunger, make sure that there is water all around it.  It may take five or six times before you get the suction you need. 
• Unclogging Toilets – Take off the tank lid to manually flush.  If the clog is not gone, you can stop the water before the toilet overflows.
• Understanding Parts Replacement – Sometimes, a toilet won’t flush because calcium deposits restrict water flow, rather than a clog.  Try pouring a bucket of water into the bowl.  If it flushes easily, clogs probably aren’t the problem.

If you are still having trouble unclogging your drains, contact our office!  The professionals at Pipe Wrench Plumbing can help you tackle any of your plumbing problems. Call 865-583-3957 to schedule an appointment with our professional plumbers or complete an online request form.

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