We talk a lot on this blog about the detriments of using chemical drain cleaners when compared to old-fashioned drain cleaning services performed by a professional plumber. And we understand that our bias might show because, well, we are licensed master plumbers. Not everyone wants to get on the phone and set up a drain cleaning appointment when they could just purchase chemicals from the grocery store and hope they get lucky.
But even in the event that a drain cleaning chemical does get rid of your clogging problem, are you really better off? Just because you can’t see the problem doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Today, we’re going to shine a light on the real problem with chemicals entering your drain system. Prolonged exposure to caustic or acidic chemicals could lead to imminent pipe repair in Murfreesboro, TN, which is something that can be a lot more costly and frustrating than just simply scheduling a drain cleaning every once in a while.