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The 3 Best Types of Plungers

Posted August 15, 2018 by Swan Heating

Clogged drains are a common problem that most people in Denver can solve on their own without professional assistance. There are a wide range of home remedies available for unclogging drains in Denver, but using a plunger is the most popular method. With the exception of the initial purchase price, there are no costs associated with using a plunger. Additionally, plungers can release tough clogs if you are willing to put in the elbow grease necessary to fix your drain.

If you are facing a challenging clog in your home, you should compare some of the plungers that are available to decide which product is likely to be effective in your situation.

Cup Plunger

Cup plungers are the most common plungers found in today’s homes. You can buy a cup plunger for only a couple of dollars at local discount stores. Cup plungers are most widely used for unclogging toilets because they have a long handle that allows you to push your body weight into a clog that is at floor level. You can also use cup plungers to remove certain types of bathtub clogs, but these plungers are not effective for removing hair that tends to build up over time in bathtubs. Additionally, cup plungers are not ideal for fixing clogged sinks because their design does not enable you to apply much pressure to elevated drains.

Accordion Plunger

As with cup plungers, accordion plungers feature a long stick with a plunging mechanism attached to one end. Accordion plungers are, however, more advanced than conventional cup plungers. Engineers have designed accordion plungers for maximum water output to enable you to push more water into a clogged drain. When a higher volume of water is pressed into a drainage pipe, the chances of a clog being successfully removed increase exponentially. Accordion plungers are ideal for unclogging toilets because their narrow design enables them to fit snugly around the entry hole of a toilet drain.

Flange Plunger

Flange plungers combine the best features of both cup plungers and accordion plungers to give you optimal versatility and maximum plunging power. Although cup plungers have a similar look, flange plungers include an elongated rubber flap that enables more pressure to be forced into a clogged drain. Unlike with ordinary plungers that dissipate pressure into the area around a drainage pipe, flange plungers make it difficult for water to escape when it is pressed down into a drain. More pressure, therefore, is applied directly to a clog, and this makes it easier to remove stubborn debris.

How To Improve Plunging

When using a plunger, ensure that it is completely submerged in water before pressing down into a drain. Moreover, you should always press a plunger down at the same angle as your drain to avoid losing valuable plunging force. In many cases, you will need to plunge a drain dozens of times before you finally start to get results. You may, however, come upon a tough clog that no plunger can remove. For the most difficult clogs, you should get in touch with our Denver plumbing specialists for a professional solution.

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