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How do I know if my drains should be cleaned?
Most plumbing problems exhibit warning signs before they become a serious problem. Are you experiencing any of the common symptoms listed to the right? These are indicators that you should become familiar with when it comes to clogged drains. If you are experiencing any of these signs, it’s best to call and have your drains assessed and cleared.
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- Slow Drainage
Slow drainage is an indicator that there is a blockage or buildup in your drains that needs to be cleared. If only one drain is slow, the blockage is typically isolated to that drain. If multiple drains are draining slowly or one drain is backing up into another, the blockage is most likely in the drain or somewhere in your main sewer line. Often, built up sewer sludge or rust in a sewer line over time will cause pipe deterioration.
- Strange Noises
A gurgling or banging noise is usually a sign that there is a blockage in your drain.
- Foul Odor
If you have ruled out a dried p-trap, the next possible reason for foul odor is a clogged drain. Foul odor can be caused by bacteria that builds up in a clogged drain.
- Backed-Up Plumbing Fixtures
If a drain is backed up, it can potentially cause water to back up into fixture drains that tie into it. As the water finds somewhere to go, pressure builds up forcing the water into another drain which may potentially cause a costly and messy backup. Most commonly, water will backup into the lowest drain fixture inlet of the sewer that is backed up, generally a bathtub, base of a toilet or a drain in a garage of a house on crawlspace.
Drain Cleaning FAQs
The most common causes for clogged drains include: hair, soap residue, dirt, F.O.G. (Fats, Oils and Grease), food debris, and mineral build-up. If drains are compromised, it may be due to dirt or roots.
Items that should NOT be flushed include: “Flushable” wipes, diapers, feminine products, condoms, cotton products, medication, paper towels, and thick toilet paper. Put simply, you should only flush sewage and toilet paper.
