Common Signs
You may notice:
• Water draining slowly
• Standing water in a sink, tub, or shower
• Gurgling sounds
• Bad smells from the drain
• Water backing up into another fixture
• The same drain clogging repeatedly
• Multiple drains running slow at the same time
A slow drain can happen in a sink, tub, shower, laundry area, or floor drain. Sometimes it is caused by buildup close to the fixture. Other times, it may be a sign of a larger drain issue.
Before scheduling, notice whether the issue is only one drain or more than one.
If only one bathroom sink is slow, the issue may be close to that fixture. If several drains are slow, or a tub or shower backs up when a toilet flushes, that may point to a bigger concern.
For tubs and showers, hair and soap buildup can be common. For kitchen sinks, grease, food scraps, and disposal use can contribute to slow draining.
Avoid using chemical drain cleaners before a plumber comes out. They can be harsh on pipes and may make the work more dangerous if the drain still needs to be opened or serviced.
Avoid continuing to run water if it is backing up or overflowing.
Call a plumber if the drain is completely stopped, keeps clogging, smells bad, gurgles, backs up, or if multiple drains are affected.
Call or text 470-531-3956 and let us know which drain is slow, how long it has been happening, and whether any other fixtures are affected.
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