Leaky Pipes & Dripping Taps

Posted on: 13 August 2020

If you want to maintain an efficient plumbing system, it's important that you engage a plumber on a regular basis to clean your drains. Blocked drains can be inconvenient and unsanitary. Possible causes of blocked drains include the build-up of hair and lint in drainage, cooking grease and debris, and the use of excessive amounts of toilet paper. If you notice that your drain is blocked, call a plumber immediately. Continue reading for 4 signs of blocked drainage. 

Slow Draining Sinks

Whether it's your bathroom or your kitchen, slow draining is one of the main indicators that your kitchen and bathroom sinks are blocked. A restriction on space in the drainpipe will cause the water to struggle to drain freely. Possible causes include the build-up of soap or cleaning products and the presence of other substances like tree roots or foreign objects flushed down the drain. Don't wait to self-rectify or try to DIY the project. Call a plumber immediately.

Unexplained Foul Odours in Your Home

If you notice a lingering foul odour in your home regardless of how much you clean it, it may be coming from your drains. Kitchen sinks are more prone to foul odours than other drains due to the rotting organic debris that may be causing the blocked drain. The grease and food particles being washed down this drain start to harbour bacteria as they sit in their moist environment.

If the bad odour is coming from your kitchen, the blocked drain is probably in the kitchen. If the smell is coming from all your drains, there's a chance that your entire drainage system has an issue. It may be a pest that has died inside your drain pipes or a leak allowing sewer gases in your drainage system. Call a plumber immediately to fix this problem. 

Gurgling Sounds Coming From the Drains

You may hear strange sounds coming from your plumbing system when you flush the toilet or use the taps. For example, you may hear the gurgling sound from your toilet when your bathtub is draining. This can be a symptom of a blockage in the drainage system. In an extreme scenario, the gurgling sound may be a sign that your drainage pipes are collapsing. 

You Constantly Have to Use a Plunger

If you constantly have to use your plunger to unblock your sink or your toilets, then your drainage is definitely in the early stages of blockage. If this is the situation in your home, ensure you call a plumber to fix your drainage situation. Using bleach and drainage cleaners may do it more harm than good.

Blocked and overflowing drainages are an embarrassing and costly problem. Once you notice the early symptoms of a blocked drain, ensure you call a blocked drain plumber immediately.