In addition to wastewater, oils, soaps, hair, food particles, and dirt can flow down drains in your home. To keep your plumbing system functioning correctly, make annual drain cleaning part of your preventative maintenance plan. There are, however, instances when you should have your drains cleaned more often, including those explained here.

3 Reasons to Have Your Drains Cleaned 

Bad Smells Detected

If you’ve taken out the trash but still smell the pungent aroma of rotting food inside the house, your drains could be the source of the stench. Food residue can decompose inside your plumbing, giving off foul-smelling odors. Rotting food also attracts pests. If you see gnats hovering around your kitchen sink, consider having your drain cleaned. 

Water Drains Slowly

It shouldn’t take more than a few seconds for water to flow through drains. If liquid pools at the bottom of your shower, bathtub, or sink, a clog is most likely to blame. Oil that hardens inside a drain line, sediment buildup, and soap scum are common causes of drain clogs. Removing blockages with a plunger should improve drainage. To avoid future clogs, however, rely on the services of a professional drain cleaner.

Sewage Backs Up in Toilets

Using the toilet to flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper will clog drains, pipes, and main sewer lines. If the sewer line is blocked, sewage could flow back into your toilets every time you flush. When waste breaks down in your pipes, it creates hydrogen sulfide—a flammable and poisonous gas. Breathing in noxious fumes can cause sore throats, respiratory problems, dizziness, fatigue, and headaches. Have your drains professionally cleaned to keep your family safe from sewage hazards.

For professional drain cleaning when your drains are causing problems, contact the fully insured, licensed, and bonded plumbing contractors at Lonneman Plumbing in Edgewood, KY. Residents across Northern Kentucky have relied on their team for plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance since 1960. To schedule drain cleaning, call (859) 341-7755, or learn about additional services they provide online.