Keeping your drains healthy and efficient is an important part of keeping your plumbing system healthy and efficient. If your drains are not operating properly, it can have wide ranging effects throughout the rest of your plumbing and sewer system. One of the best ways to make sure that your drains stay in good condition is to schedule drain cleaning services. Have a look at the signs below that you should probably call for professional drain cleaning services sooner, rather than later.
Slow Drainage
Drain clogs form slowly over time, as waste material clings to the pipe walls and slowly builds towards the center. The closer the clog gets to completion, the more it will restrict the flow of water through the pipe. So, if your drain is draining more slowly than normal, you should probably call a professional and schedule a drain cleaning appointment. If you wait, you’re just going to give the drain clog the chance to complete and prevent you from using the drain at all. Better to have the issue dealt with as quickly as possible.
Horrible Smells
If a room in your home smells like an open sewer, especially your kitchen, it might be because of your drain. Sometimes, waste buildup on the walls of the pipe can become severe enough that it starts to give off a horrible smell. If that’s the case, you should probably schedule drain cleaning services to both remove the smell and prevent any clogs from forming. You should note, however, that if the smell is coming out of multiple drains in your home, you probably have an issue deeper in the sewer system that needs to be resolved. In cases like those, a more involved effort will likely be required than drain cleaning. Still, the response should be the same: call your plumber as soon as you can.
It’s Been Longer Than a Year
Even if you haven’t noticed any kind of issue with your drains in the last year, you should still try to schedule preventive drain cleaning for all the drains in your home at least once a year. Professional drain cleaning is a great way to keep your drains running more efficiently, and lower the odds of problems forming in the future. You might have clogs forming in your drains right now, and not even know it because they haven’t progressed far enough to show symptoms yet. With preventive professional drain cleaning, however, you don’t have to wait for the clogs to progress that far before dealing with them. Schedule a drain cleaning appointment today with your professional plumber, and you won’t have to worry about your drains again for another year.
If you need your drains cleaned, we can help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our professional plumbers. We can ensure that your drains stay in good condition for years to come.