You may not think about the drains in your home too often. However, that doesn’t mean they’re unimportant. Just like every part of your plumbing system, your drains serve a crucial role in making sure that everything runs smoothly. Fortunately, drains don’t have a long list of things that can go wrong with them. You really only have clogs and corrosion to worry about when it comes to drain issues, and clogs are by far the more common of the two. Still, neglecting signs that your drain is clogging is not a good idea. Make sure that you call for professional drain cleaning services right away if you notice the following signs that you need drain cleaning services.
Slow Draining
Slow draining is a very common first sign that a clog is forming in your drain pipe. After all, drain clogs tend to form over time as waste accumulates on the pipe walls. The more waste in buildup in the pipes, the more restricted the flow of water through the pipes will be. If you notice one of your drains draining more slowly than it normally does, it might be because you need to have it cleaned out.
Horrible Smells
Unless you regularly stuff raw meat and other smelly waste down the drains in your home, they really shouldn’t be giving off a strong stench. This may happen every once in a while with the kitchen drain, of course. That one has to deal with food waste much more often. Still, though, even the kitchen drain shouldn’t chronically smell awful. If you have a drain that is stinking up the entire surrounding area, it’s an almost certain sign that something isn’t right in the system. You should call a professional to take a look and clean it out for you, just in case.
One note on this sign, though: make sure you call a plumber as soon as possible if the smell extends to more than one of your drains. Bad smells in one drain often indicates a clog or something forming in the pipe. Bad smells in multiple drains might mean there’s an issue located further down in the system. You’re going to need more than drain cleaning to deal with those kinds of issues in most cases.
It’s Been Longer Than a Year
The thing about drain cleaning is that it doesn’t have to be done in response to problems with your drain. In fact, it’s a good idea to schedule professional drain cleaning at least once every year or so. This will help keep the drains running smoothly, and nip any developing problems in the bud before they can get any worse. If it’s been longer than a year since you’ve had your drains cleaned, especially if you’ve never had them cleaned at all, you might want to consider having it done sooner rather than later.
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing provides drain cleaning services in Gaithersburg, MD. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our expert plumbers.