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Is It Safe to Use Chemical Drain Openers?

Chemical drain openers aren’t the solution they claim to be. They might clear things up for a moment, but behind the scenes they’re harsh, unsafe, and can end up doing more harm to your pipes—and to you—than good.

At 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Everett, we’ve seen the aftermath of chemical drain products countless times. From corroded plumbing to dangerous fumes, the risks almost always outweigh the temporary relief they might provide.

Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Aren’t Worth It

Many Everett homeowners are surprised to learn that chemical drain openers do more harm than good. Here’s why:

They’re Unsafe – The harsh chemicals can burn skin, damage eyes, and release toxic fumes into your home.
They Damage Pipes – The same corrosive reaction that eats away at clogs can also eat away at your plumbing, leading to leaks and costly repairs.
They Don’t Solve the Real Problem – Most chemical products push the clog deeper instead of fully removing it. This means the blockage comes back, often worse than before.

Using chemical drain cleaners is like putting a band-aid on a bigger issue—it hides the symptom for a little while but doesn’t fix the root cause.

Safer DIY Options for Clearing Drains

If you want to try tackling a clog yourself before calling a plumber, there are safer and more effective methods:

Use a Plunger – A simple plunger can dislodge many small clogs without harming your pipes.
Try a Hand Auger (Drain Snake) – This tool physically pulls out the blockage instead of relying on chemicals.
Natural Enzyme Cleaners – These products use bacteria and enzymes to eat away at organic matter safely over time.

These approaches are better for your plumbing, your health, and your home.

When to Call a Licensed Everett Plumber

If the clog doesn’t budge—or if more than one drain is slow—it’s time to call a professional. Multiple clogged drains often point to a deeper issue, like a main sewer line blockage, that DIY methods can’t fix.

At 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Everett, we use professional-grade tools to remove clogs completely and safely. Whether it’s snaking the line or using hydro jetting for tougher blockages, our solutions are designed to clear the problem at its source without damaging your pipes.

Cost Guide for Everett Drain Cleaning

Snaking: $200–$600
Hydro Jetting: $600–$1, 200

While professional drain cleaning is an investment, it’s far cheaper than repairing pipes that have been corroded by chemicals.

Safe, Effective Drain Solutions with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Everett

Chemical drain cleaners promise an easy fix but often leave you with bigger problems down the road. Don’t risk your health, your pipes, or your home’s plumbing system. Safer solutions—and reliable hot water—start with expert care.

At 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Everett, we believe in fixing problems the right way. Our licensed and insured team will inspect your drains, explain what’s going on in plain language, and clear the clog with safe, proven methods. No quick fixes. No hidden dangers. Just reliable solutions you can trust.

Call us today at (206) 487-1757. With 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer Everett, you’ll get friendly service, expert results, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your drains are safe, clean, and flowing freely again.

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Brad Poirier

2 weeks ago

Had a great experience with 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer and the representative they sent, Jake. They did a fantastic job communicating through email, text, and calls, sending reminders when the appointment was and who their representative was, and when he would arrive. Jake did a wonderful job hunting done where the leak was coming from and explaining the options I had for getting the leak repaired. When he left he emailed my receipt, pictures he had taken of my water lines under the house, and the options I could use to compete locating and repairing the leak. Highly recommend them. A very professional outfit.

Brad Poirier

2 weeks ago

Jennifer Suemnicht

2 months ago

I asked some of my real estate colleagues who people have been using for plumbing repairs lately and several said “2 Sons”! So friendly and responsive. Came out right away for an estimate, had the best follow up, came in with the best price, and got me on the schedule and got the work done on the very next day! Everyone I spoke with was friendly and fantastic! Highly recommend!

Jennifer Suemnicht

2 months ago

Katy Garner

4 months ago

We had a mystery leak per our meter reading. Riley and Riley saved the day. They promptly discovered the issue, resolved and repaired our pipes in one service call. They were quick, thorough and entirely delightful. They took the time to talk me through the job. I felt heard, safe and comfortable with the two of them in my house. For my next plumbing disaster I hope to get ‘The Riley’s’; but know, whoever comes will be excellent. Thanks 2 Sons!

Katy Garner

4 months ago

Aaron Sutter

4 months ago

2 Sons are my go to plumbers and I recommend them to friends and family looking for a recommendation.
2 Sons had my tenant's water heater replaced in the same day I called them! Justin and his apprentice were awesome! This wasn't a "quick" replacement in the garage - they had to figure out how to squeeze in the water heater through a tight crawl space on their hands and knees under furnace ducting.
Justin was knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting different replacement scenarios. He was kind and patient with my number of questions. He never once complained to me about the undesirable placement of the water heater under the house. My tenant even commented to me how kind Justin was to her.
Thank you for making this a quick and easy fix!

Aaron Sutter

4 months ago

Oksana Naidu

4 months ago

Highly recommend 2 Sons. We had a leak in the master bath due to some malfunctioning fixtures and needed to install shut off valves on the hot and cold water lines to prevent further leaks while we waited on the faulty part replacements to be delivered. It was a treat to work with a professional and honest plumbing company that also does quality work. A great experience from first call to post-completion follow ups. Marcos, who was assigned to our job, was just awesome - thorough, efficient, knowledgeable, professional, courteous and helpful. He took his time to fully assess the issue, provided great options and then quickly repaired the problem. Thanks so much for great service in a stressful situation.

Oksana Naidu

4 months ago

Happy Lemon

4 months ago

We had an outstanding experience with this company! They provided incredibly fast, careful, and professional service for our commercial business. From start to finish, their customer service was absolutely excellent-responsive, friendly, and truly attentive to our needs.

A special thank you to our technician, ADAM, who did an exceptional job fixing our clogged hand sink. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely professional & polite. He quickly resolved it with great skill and attention to detail.

Highly recommended!

Happy Lemon

4 months ago

Louisa

4 months ago

Trung our tech and his apprentice Cole did a fantastic job yesterday. They worked tirelessly to replace our old CPVC pipes, install our new shower, and replace our kitchen sink. The job had a multitude of delays due our pipes not being plumb and some extra wall demo. They worked for at least 13+ hours yesterday and left our home at 11 pm. Trung wanted to ensure that we didn't have our water off longer than necessary. We could not be more thankful and grateful for their efforts in the rough in for our bathroom remodel. We look forward to having them back to install the shower/ tub combo, new bathroom faucet, and new toilet with a bidet seat. Trung always went out of his way to explain what was going on and helped us make informed decisions about our home. This is our 3rd or 4th time using 2 Sons and we couldn't recommend them more!

Update: Trung was extremely great with the final install! Unfortunately, there was a few mishaps with not communicating the right color of the shower/ tub combo and the hole for the toilet pipe not being wide enough for the toilet flange. Trung really went above and beyond to ensure we got the right parts and to cut the tile as best he could for the toilet to fit. He even had to double check our toilet because he thought he heard a leak. He even was able to replace our drain stopper and recommended a solution for making the tub drain match!

Louisa

4 months ago

Kathy Cook

4 months ago

I have to say Bob was amazing!!! I had a clogged drain in my kitchen sink. Bob came in and took every precaution to be neat & clean. He explained to me what he was going to do and gave me the pricing and I agreed and he got to work. He was super kind and polite and fixed my drain issue. He was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend using 2 Sons!

Kathy Cook

4 months ago

Emily Speakman

4 months ago

Had issues at home with water backup. Dave was prompt, professional, and genuinely kind. He communicated between myself and my landlord, explaining the issues and next steps. He quickly put an interim solution in place and outlined the long-term needs. Felt super reliable and easy to work with — highly recommend 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer.

Emily Speakman

4 months ago

Frank Church V

4 months ago

We contacted these Plumbers on a Friday using Yelp quotes, and they were the fastest to reply and the fastest to engage with us when we had questions. We felt that warranted to give them the opportunity to give us the first consultation. Sometimes we get multiple consults if we get any icky feeling from the people doing it. We didn’t feel that way with this company.

Our toilet was leaking, and we expected we probably could use a new one. But wanted a professional estimate and options.

We got hooked up with their team to schedule it and they were able to give us a time only a day out. We asked for a 8-1pm window and received automated text and a formal phone call from a dispatcher saying how far out the plumber technician was.

The plumber who showed up was named Carey. We also a received a picture of him before he arrived for safety concerns which I thought was a good touch of care from the company. Carey was lights-out the best guy we could have asked for.

He showed up within the approximate eta and was kind, gracious, considerate of our space and gave us a myriad of options. He quoted us prices that felt quite fair, and we chose the option where he removes the toilet and chooses a toilet for us: though we talked about the various options beforehand.
All and all he left for 30 min to get the toilet: and returned to install it. Installation was complete within another 30 minutes.

He was so good man. And we just felt like this is how service and care and things should be in this world. It’s always refreshing when you get that. Because so many outfits just: make you regret everything.

The work was quick, professional, and he was happy to be there and gave us information every step of the way that we respected and appreciated.

We will use this company in the future. You earned our respect and business.

Frank Church V

4 months ago