Stuck Drain Rods? Better Ask for Some Professional Help

Drain rods are supposed to help thrifty homeowners in their quest to resolve all sorts of plumbing issues on their own. As the name implies, these rods are designed to unclog any problematic drains. However, more often than not, these rods end up getting stuck in the drain thereby causing even more problems for the homeowner.

Instead of being able to save a few bucks and solve the problem on one’s own, one ends up needing to hire a professional who will now not only have to fix the clog, but also recover the stuck rods as well. Thankfully, all hope is not lost as there are still some ways on how to retrieve stuck rods.

One of the main features of these rods is that their length is adjustable. Depending on how deep one’s drain is, one can simply screw on an additional rod on one end in order to extend its reach. However, this also happens to be where most of the problems occur. Because they are cheap, some drain rods for sale in the local hardware store are actually low quality. If they don’t break off in the middle of the unclogging process, they can also unscrew themselves as owners try to forcefully unclog the drain. If one rod falls off, it can cause an even bigger clog.

While they may be a number of ways to retrieve these rods, most of them will require the skill of a professional plumber. One’s misplaced thriftiness is what caused the problem in the first place and there’s no need to further aggravating the issue by trying to resolve it DIY style.

Some plumbing services are more straightforward and will make use of a powerful water jetter to flush out the rods. On the other hand, others might take a more subtle approach and utilize a miniature camera, some more rods, and a lot of skillful dexterity to manually pull out the rods. However, in some extreme cases, plumbers are left with no other choice but to perform excavation works in order to take out the stuck rods.

Whatever method may be used to retrieve these flexible drain rods, all of them will entail a considerable cost. This means that instead of saving some money, one will end up having to pay a lot more. In the end, there is no better conclusion but to leave plumbing issues with those who actually know how to get it done.