Get The Right Plunger
If you’re having a hard time getting a plunger to work properly, it’s not you, it’s the plunger. There are two basic types of plungers, one for the sink and one for the toilet. Flat-bottomed plungers are used to clear sink clogs. Flange plungers have a curved bottom and a protrusion at the end of them. This protrusion helps create a seal inside of the shaped bottom of the toilet. The flat bottom plungers are used to create a suction seal around your sink drain. Finally, we have to include an honorable mention for the bellows plunger. Its accordion like shape allows you plunge from different angles and with more power.
A Tight Seal
Plungers create a vacuum inside of the drain, the back-and-forth suction knocks waste loose in the pipe and unclogs the drain. In order for the plunger to work correctly, it needs a tight seal. Old plungers with cracks and “leaks” in them won’t work properly. Finally, using the right plunger will help create a proper seal for plunging.
Find a Plumber
Elk Grove Village Plumbing has licensed plumbers available 24/7. If you have a drain that won’t go down, then call us at 847-518-5338, we’ll make it go down the drain.