If they’re not addressed quickly, sewer clogs can lead to serious sewage backups in your home. These, in turn, cause huge messes, along with terrible odors and dangerous exposure to diseases. Fortunately, there are usually a few indicators something’s wrong so you can call a professional before the worst happens. Here, A-1 Budget Plumbing, of Kailua, HI, and their plumbing contractors discuss five telltale signs of a sewer drain clog.

5 Signs You Need to Call a Plumbing Professional About a Sewer Drain Clog

1. Slow-Flowing Drains

One of the first signs of a clog is a slow-flowing drain. If it takes a while for the water to cycle out of your kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, or bathtubs, it’s a good idea to be proactive and contact a plumbing contractor to investigate.

2. Gurgling

Keep an ear out for strange sounds in your plumbing, too. After you run your clothes washer, do your sinks or toilets sound like a coffee pot percolating? If so, this could indicate a potentially serious sewer issue.

3. Foul Smells

Whether they’re permeating your home or the air outside, the foul odors of sewage indicate potentially serious issues and should never be ignored. So if you detect the smell of rotten eggs, don’t ignore it, even if it’s faint. 

4. Water Backing Up

If water is actually backing up from your drains and into your home, you likely have a sewer clog. Backups may start in the floor drain in your basement, but keep an eye out for mysterious bubbles in your toilet and sinks, too.

5. Wet Patches in Your Yard

If you have a mysterious wet patch anywhere on your property that doesn’t coincide with the weather, it could be sewage leaking from your sewer drain line. When the pressure gets too high for the drain to handle, it can burst underground and seep into the surrounding earth, eventually rising to the surface of your lawn. 

Are you concerned about a potential clog in your sewer drain? If so, A-1 Budget Plumbing can help. Not only can they provide drain cleaning, but they can also repair any plumbing problems caused by the clog. They can even perform inspections with expertise and speed. Contact a plumbing contractor today at (808) 526-3747, or visit their website to learn more.