After working for several years as an Alpharetta Plumber, I have come by the knowledge that most people do not know how to properly use a standard bathroom plunger. Plungers are one of the most basic tools that all plumbers use and you would be surprised at just how effective a plunger can be at unclogging toilets when they are used properly. The problem, of course, is that the vast majority of home-owners do not use them properly. In this article I will try to give a step-by-step guide that will help you master the plunger.
First off you need to understand a little bit about plumbing and how the plunger actually works. Plumbers will tell you that plungers work by forcing pressure into the waste water line and this pressure in turn helps to remove any blockages that may have formed in the waste line. This is a fairly simple concept but how does it actually work. Well once the plunger forms an air tight seal around the base of the toilet, plunging forces that air and water down into the drain. This helps to break up or move the clog. The most important thing that anyone can do to ensure that they are plunging effectively is to make sure that there is an air tight seal around the base of the toilet. Do not allow the seal to break or the pressure that will have built up in the waste line will escape and your plunging efforts will likely be ineffective.
Secondly make sure that you plunge forcefully. Don’t think of getting dirty, instead think about the fact that you do not want to have to call a plumber or plumbing company that will charge you an arm and a leg for a simple repair. After many years as an Alpharetta plumber I can tell you that far too many homeowners call plumbers when they are simply not needed. Remember these simple plumbing tips and the next time you have a problem in your bathroom, get the plunger before you call the plumber.
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