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When To Call For Emergency Drain Cleaning

7 March 2023 by Bill Turner

If you have a clogged drain, then you need to unclog it in order for the water to continue going down the way it should. Many times, the clog will be a small enough one that you can get rid of it yourself. However, getting small clogs does indicate you should have the drains cleaned. If you ignore the signs, then you can end up with a serious clog, and you'll find yourself in need of emergency drain cleaning. The signs of needing emergency drain cleaning are provided below so you'll know when you want to call for help: 

Your sink is draining slowly

If you have a sink that's draining slowly and nothing you do is getting it to drain correctly, then you should have someone come out as soon as possible. This is a good indication that you may soon find yourself with a serious blockage, and you won't even be able to use that sink anymore until it's addressed. If this issue is happening in the kitchen or in the main bathroom, then the situation you face is even more serious, because going without that sink for a while would be especially problematic. If it's happening to multiple sinks, then this means the blockage is probably down in the sewer line, and this will require immediate professional attention before you end up with no sinks to use!

The plumbing is backing up

If you are having water backing up in the sinks and/or showers, then you want to call for an emergency drain cleaning, immediately. This issue may be a serious plumbing issue, and if you ignore it, then there could be a serious problem where you have toxic sewage in your home that will create a health hazard. Calling someone out for emergency drain cleaning as soon as you see any signs of a backup is the best way to go to avoid a serious issue where you will need to temporarily leave the home to avoid breathing in that bad air. 

There is standing water in the home

If you are in your home and you see standing water near the dishwasher or the washing machine, then you want to call the plumber for emergency drain cleaning right away. The issue may be a severe clog that needs to be dealt with immediately.

For more information about drain cleaning, contact a company like Plumb Doctor. 

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