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Using a plunger to clear a Blocked Drain is an effective way to handle the situation. A plunger can be used for different types of blockages, including a blocked sink and a blocked toilet. Knowing how to use a plunger effectively will help save time and sometimes money when clearing a clogged drain. Here at Optimised Plumbing Services, our Emergency Plumber team will be able to swiftly clear any blockage in any plumbing system. 

Here is how to use a plunger properly:

  • Add water in the sink for sink blockages or drain water from the toilet for toilet blockages 
  • Block any nearby drains, such as overflow holes and other bathroom drains
  • Use the right plunger type: flange plunger for toilet clogs and cup plungers for other drains
  • Submerge the plunger completely in the basin or bowl
  • Remove any air that is inside of the plunger by lifting one side slightly and plunging a little
  • Position the plunger so it is level and vertically standing then use vertical movements to plunge
  • Release the plunger and safely remove any debris from the drain

How Do I Use a Plunger Properly?

A plunger is a tool that can be used to resolve plumbing problems involving blockages and clogs. The tool used on plumbing jobs can reliably clear blockages in toilets, sinks to shower drains. Below is a guide on how to correctly use a plunger in dealing with clogged plumbing issues.

1. Add or Drain Water

When dealing with toilet blockages the water needs to be drained from the bowl to correctly clear the clog. Using a bucket is the easiest way to remove the water and around half needs to be removed. If all of the water in the toilet was drained add water so it is half full. 

When handling a blocked bathroom or kitchen sink then a little bit of water is needed. This is to help the plunger by creating a vacuum. The amount of water needed to be filled in the bathroom or kitchen sink is enough for the plunger to be completely submerged in water.

2. Blocked Other Drains

Baths and sinks often have an overflow hole and it will need to be covered when unblocking the drain. This can be done by using an old rag to block the hole and assist with keeping air from escaping the pipes. Other types of drains, such as nearby drains to the place where the blockage is, need to be covered as well.

3. Use Correct Plunger Type

There are two types of plungers used to help clear specific blockages. A flange plumber is used for toilet blockages while a cup plunger is utilised for sink, shower and bath blockages. Ensure to know the difference between the two to make certain when dealing with a blockage it will be correctly dealt with. 

4. Place Plunger in Bowl or Basin

After draining some water or adding some into the bowl or basin insert the plunger. It is important the tool is submerged completely in the water to help with the blocked drain removal process. 

5. Remove Air Inside Plunger

Once the plunger has been submerged in water the next step is to remove the air that is inside of it. Tilt the tool to the side slightly and push a few times to let air escape. Having air removed from inside the tool is important to help strengthen the suction. 

6. Position the Plunger

The plunger should be positioned so it is flat or level against the bottom of the bowl or basin. It should be positioned vertically in sinks and with toilets, the flange should be positioned correctly in the bowl. Up and down movements should be done with even pressure to plunge correctly and complete for twenty seconds. 

7. Release and Remove Debris

After plunging has occurred inspecting to see if debris was caught is next. Release the tool and clear any debris and blockages that are present. Continue to plunge and repeat the process until all of or most of the clog has been correctly dealt with. Rinse the plumbing by running water and see if any rises, if it does then the clog is still present. 

If the plunger method does not work or if other methods are preferred, our blogs ‘can I use bleach and hot water to unblock a toilet’ and ‘natural ways to unblock a sink’ are highly recommended to be read! 

Professional Blocked Drain Plumber Services

Optimised Plumbing Services runs as a professional emergency plumbing service while able to perform a wide range of jobs. This includes working day or night and seven days a week to help with any plumbing emergency. One of our specialties is working with blocked drains where our fully licensed plumbers will arrive on time and clear any drain. We make sure that the clog is dealt with properly by performing swiftly and using safe and effective plunger techniques.

Our team is here to handle any emergency plumbing and blockage issue in Sydney, Including Hills District and North Shore. We are also here to help with other plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaking taps, gas fitting services, repairing pipe water leaks to installing gas hot water systems

For the best blocked drain and emergency plumbers in Sydney – rely on Optimised Plumbing Services!

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