Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Slow Drains: Plumber’s Guide

Slow drains are more than just an annoyance. They are an earth sign of a bigger plumbing problem looking beneath the surface. Find yourself standing in ankle deep water during a shower or waiting forever for the sink to empty, it’s time to take action before issues worsen. In this guide, we will cover the most common causes of slow drains , why you shouldn’t ignore them, and when it’s time to call a professional plumber.

Common causes of slow drains 

• Hair buildup one of the most common culprit of slow grains in a bathroom is hair. Overtime, hair, strands tangled together, and combined with soaps, creating stubborn clogs in your pipes. If uncheck the blockage can lead to a complete drain stoppage.
• Soap and increase accumulation in both bathrooms and kitchen, sinks, soap, and grease, can coat the walls of your pipes. This buildup reduces water flow and attracts other debris, gradually turning a slow drain into a fully clogged one.
• Ford waste and cooking oils even if you have a garbage disposal, not all food ways to safe to put down the drain. Starchy foods like pasta and rice, expand in water, while coffee grounds and egg shells clump together and caused blockages. Cooking oils and Grease solidify to your pipes and slow down the drainage.
• Mineral deposits from hard water if you’re home has hard water, mineral deposits can build up inside the pipes overtime. This narrows the passageway for water, making it drain more slowly. A water softener can help prevent this issue, but if the buildup is severe, professional cleaning may need to be done.
• Tree root intrusion for homeowners with all their sewer lines, true roots can be hidden cause of slow drains. Roots naturally seek moisture and can invade small cracks in your pipes, growing over overtime and causing serious blockages. This problem requires professional intervention to resolve.
• Collapsed or damaged pipes if your home has aging or corroded pipes, they may be partially collapsed or damaged. This restricts water flow and can cause persistent drainage issues. If multiple drains in your home are slow, it could indicate a deeper problem in your plumbing system.

Why you shouldn’t ignore slow drains

• It only gets worse overtime a slow drain today. Can turn into a fully clogged drain tomorrow. Let’s start a minor inconvenience. Can escalate into an expensive plumbing emergency if not treated correctly.
• It can lead to bad odors and bacteria growth standing water and trapped debris, creates the perfect environment for bacteria and mold to thrive. Overtime, slow drains can produce foul odors and even combine to indoor air quality issues.
• It may indicate a bigger plumbing problem, while some slow drains are caused by minor clogs that a Michigan handyman can take care of , others signal a more serious problem, such as sewer line damage or improper pipe installation. Catching these issues early can save you time money and overall headaches.

When to call a plumber

• If you have multiple drains in your home that are slow at the same time.
• If you’re fearing gurgling sounds coming from your pipes.
• If you plunge or use a drain cleaner and it doesn’t work.
• If you notice water backing up in your sinks and tubs.
• If you smell a foul coming from your drains.

Don’t wait get your drains cleaned today

If you notice slow drains in your home, don’t wait until they turn into a costly repair. Take advantage of our limited time during cleaning special for local homeowners. 

Call us today at 844-423-0056 to schedule your professional drain cleaning.  

Don’t let slow drains disrupt your home contact us today and get your plumbing back to peak performance.