Has anyone ever heard that using Drano or similar products can cause drain clogs after they are used?

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I have a laundry drain from the back of my washer that is draining slowly and spilling on the floor. I was going to use Drano gel on it and Drano foamer, but a friend told me that her Dad is plumber and does not recommend using that type of thing because it may clear it to start with, but will congeal and form a new clog later on. Has anyone heard of this or anything else like it? Have you had success or failure with these products? Thanks!

2007-01-12T00:27:35Z

Stewpid: "Her dad the plumber" lives in another state. That is all.

KyLeth · Accepted Answer

Most of these products are pretty useless.  It's not just that things like Drano can congeal, it's that they just aren't that effective and will usually just make a bigger mess for whoever has to go in and clean it.  Try renting a drain snake, which will actually pull out whatever is clogging the pipe, and usually costs less than a plumber.  If all else fails though, you may want to ask your friend if her dad would consider a discount for you.

Anonymous · Answer

use a device called a drain bomb. sucks up water and blos it under pressure into the pipe. for toilet and sink pipes. Costs about €10 from decent size hardware. no need for chemicals. if you have used them be careful when using the drain bomb device.
Works great

Anonymous · Answer

ask "her dad the plumber" to come over and unclogg your vent.  that's all.

Has anyone ever heard that using Drano or similar products can cause drain clogs after they are used?

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