Telltale Signs Your Drains Need to Be Cleaned
Even if your drains are cleaned annually by a professional plumbing company in Wilmington like Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County, you may need periodic drain cleaning between appointments to avoid clogs, leaks, water damage, and other plumber-related problems.
Be on the lookout for these signs to know when you need drain cleaning services:
1. Standing Water
When all the water doesn't go down your drain and pools in the bottom of your sink, that's a pretty clear sign that drain cleaning is needed. Standing water around your appliances or other water fixtures can also signal that a clog is forming.
Standing water is often the result of drainage problems, usually caused by a clog in the system. Inspect where the water came from and check the drain. Some appliance hoses can be easily unhooked and unclogged, while other issues may require detailed cleaning to get things restored.
2. Mysterious Odors
The odors coming from your drain are often caused by one of three things:
- Dirty Drain – Whether it’s the kitchen or bathroom sink, drains can become stinky after continued use. A professional cleaning will remove any stench.
- Clog – Clogs can harbor bacteria, leading to bad odors in your drains. It can be eliminated by unclogging and cleaning your drain.
- Sewage Problems – If you’ve noticed the smell of sewage, it’s likely a sewer problem that will need to be located and repaired first and foremost.
3. Gurgling & Bubbles
When you hear gurgling or see bubbles in the drain, it’s time to clean your pipes! The sound or appearance of bubbles can be blamed on air being somewhere in your line, often due to a clog.
Drain cleaning is the best way to clear your drain of the debris and grime that leads to air bubbles, but if it doesn’t work, you may have a more severe problem. A plumber can diagnose the problem and get things fixed in no time.
4. Slow Drain
This may seem obvious, but important nonetheless: slow drains mean it’s time for drain cleaning!
It doesn’t have to take an eternity to drain for it to be a problem, either. Any delay in your drains’ ability to drain water should be treated with care. It doesn’t take much to affect drainage, and it’s best to stop the problem before it worsens.
5. Fruit Flies
A common sign that your drains need to be cleaned is the introduction of fruit flies and gnats in the house. These pests are attracted to decomposing waste in drains and plumbing, so a dirty or blocked drain is a perfect spot to make their home and even reproduce.
The sooner your drains are cleared and cleaned, the sooner your new gnat problem will go away! There will only be more and more flies around your home until the issue is fixed with a professional drain cleaning.
6. Multiple Clogged Drains
If you have multiple clogs in your home, it’s definitely time to call a plumber. Although it’s unlikely that a simple drain cleaning will solve the problem, hiring a professional plumber to inspect your system and take care of things now can save you from bigger problems down the road, like sewage back-up and property damage.
Wilmington’s Go-To Choice for Drain Cleaning Services
To clear your drains once and for all, our team will perform a video inspection to locate the cause of your drainage problems, unclogging to provide immediate relief to your system and drain cleaning to remove anything left behind. Say goodbye to frequent clogs with Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County!
Residents turn to us for annual and one-time drain cleanings because we’re:
- Supported by a nationally recognized brand with decades of experience
- Committed to doing whatever we can to ensure a job well done – the first time around
- Able to provide a wide range of drain cleaning methods and maintenance services
- Available 24/7 for any of your emergency drain cleaning services
As a locally owned and operated Wilmington plumbing company, we’re proud to be local homeowners’ and businesses’ preferred choice for drain cleaning, among other essential plumbing maintenance services.
Don’t delay – solve your drain debacle before it’s too late. Contact us online to request your free estimate for our unclogging and drain cleaning services in Wilmington!
