Post by Tumbleweed on Nov 9, 2010 12:53:46 GMT -6
Every two to three years I have to have a plumber come and clean out the washer drain line (in the basement) that runs to the main drain line.
I believe I told my story in another post how the plumbers were sure it wasn't the line but rather how my washer hooked into the drain. They were very reluctant to run the snake to clean it out but only after my persistence did they do so and when it still wasn't draining well and with much insistence on my part, they ran it a 2nd time. After the 2nd run it was draining to my satisfaction but then two years later I had to call them again.
This last time, I was sent a very young newbie kid, and my initial thought was, "Oh no, someone (yet again) that doesn't know what they are doing". My thought was unfounded. In fact, I think he has a real gift for snaking plus he REALLY listened to me (a woman) explain how it is a regular thing I have to do to this particular line. By the end of his visit I got the distinct impression he believed they never snaked it properly and that I shouldn't have to be calling someone every two years or so. He didn't come out and say it but I just got that feeling. (We'll see as I tend to believe the prior plumber when he said it is very possible they did not think to slant the pipe back when this house was built and thus any food and debris just "sits" in the piping.)
As I watched this young and very friendly young man do his job I noticed how he seemed to be very sensitive to any resistance in the line and ran the snake back and forth until he was satisfied. I was really impressed. In fact, the drain was so clogged he had to start out with a smaller hook (sorry, don't know the official term).
I believe this is the most thorough job I have had done to this drain and in fact, I think he spent more time actually snaking the pipe than all the other plumbers put together. (Most wanted to spend their time arguing with me. The arrogance of some of these men toward women (making me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about) is disgusting -some of you girls know what I'm talking about. Granted, there are a good deal of women (and men) who don't know much at all about plumbing but there is something to be said for not letting the customer "feel" stupid. )
Not only was this young man thorough but he was also very gentle to my old pipes unlike most who want to use brute force to push the snake through. I appreciated this young man.
At the very least, I believe I won't have to call a plumber for well over the typical 2-3 years. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I believe I told my story in another post how the plumbers were sure it wasn't the line but rather how my washer hooked into the drain. They were very reluctant to run the snake to clean it out but only after my persistence did they do so and when it still wasn't draining well and with much insistence on my part, they ran it a 2nd time. After the 2nd run it was draining to my satisfaction but then two years later I had to call them again.
This last time, I was sent a very young newbie kid, and my initial thought was, "Oh no, someone (yet again) that doesn't know what they are doing". My thought was unfounded. In fact, I think he has a real gift for snaking plus he REALLY listened to me (a woman) explain how it is a regular thing I have to do to this particular line. By the end of his visit I got the distinct impression he believed they never snaked it properly and that I shouldn't have to be calling someone every two years or so. He didn't come out and say it but I just got that feeling. (We'll see as I tend to believe the prior plumber when he said it is very possible they did not think to slant the pipe back when this house was built and thus any food and debris just "sits" in the piping.)
As I watched this young and very friendly young man do his job I noticed how he seemed to be very sensitive to any resistance in the line and ran the snake back and forth until he was satisfied. I was really impressed. In fact, the drain was so clogged he had to start out with a smaller hook (sorry, don't know the official term).
I believe this is the most thorough job I have had done to this drain and in fact, I think he spent more time actually snaking the pipe than all the other plumbers put together. (Most wanted to spend their time arguing with me. The arrogance of some of these men toward women (making me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about) is disgusting -some of you girls know what I'm talking about. Granted, there are a good deal of women (and men) who don't know much at all about plumbing but there is something to be said for not letting the customer "feel" stupid. )
Not only was this young man thorough but he was also very gentle to my old pipes unlike most who want to use brute force to push the snake through. I appreciated this young man.
At the very least, I believe I won't have to call a plumber for well over the typical 2-3 years. Keeping my fingers crossed.