We all have been in situations where one of our drains stopped working properly. Even though most of us want to fix our plumbing issues ourselves, drain cleaning should be left to the professionals. According to MYMOVE, about 15% of homeowners have dedicated time to clearing a clogged drain. Unfortunately, DIY drain cleaning is strongly frowned upon. There are three excellent reasons you should not attempt to unclog a drain on your own.

1. Safety Risks

Typically, a homeowner will reach for an over-the-counter drain cleaning agent if they attempt DIY drain clearing. These agents are usually acids that promise to eat through the clog. They are very dangerous concoctions that usually don't work. However, they can cause severe burns.

Even taking every precaution listed on the label of these at-home clog remedies doesn't completely prevent the possibility of serious injury. There can be very serious repercussions if the chemical splashes on your skin or into your eyes. A professional knows how to avoid personal injury risks during the process.

2. Worsened Problems

Those chemicals that we talked about are not only dangerous for your safety, but they can be dangerous for your plumbing. They can also make the problem much worse. Misuse or using chemicals on specific types of clogs can create a much tougher blockage to clear.

Using a plumbing snake to clear the drain instead of chemicals can result in a pierced pipe. Many risks are involved when choosing a DIY approach to drain cleaning. It is best to let a professional handle the problem and avoid the risk of further damage.

3. Lack of Expertise

Sometimes, a clogged drain is just a clogged drain; other times, the clogged drain is a symptom of an underlying problem. If you don't address the cause of the clogged drain, you will likely find yourself with the same problem in a few days. Drain cleaning requires expertise to recognize the difference between a local clog and an underlying issue.

DIY drain repair is a slippery slope of risks. Hiring a professional to manage your drain worries is a better choice. Struggling with a drain problem also takes you away from other things that need your attention. You can rest assured the problem is corrected and that the job is done right when you hire a professional. Call Top Gun Plumbing today to address your drain problems.