A clog inside your drain may be hidden away out of sight, but it can cause devastating damage if it is left alone for too long. Fortunately, blockages will be noticeable with some clear signs, so you can call your plumber for a drain cleaning service before it gets worse. Below, learn the most common red flags to look out for.

When to Schedule Drain Cleaning

1. Unpleasant Odors

A clog is a buildup of waste or sewage in your pipes. While it’s sitting in your plumbing, that waste releases unpleasant smells that come out through your drains into the room. As the clog gets worse, that smell will become more pungent. The smell may become stronger when you send water down the pipe. Sewage gases can become dangerous to breathe in high quantities, so you should address this issue as soon as possible.

2. Slow Draining

A well-functioning drain should be able to funnel away all the water or liquid as you pour it in. If you’re running your sink faucet, for example, water shouldn’t accumulate in a puddle around the drain. If you can see that water stopped up around the drain as it works more slowly than usual, you have a clog in the making. It will get slower over time until it eventually stops draining altogether.

3. Strange Sounds

Clogs can trap air inside your plumbing, and forces water to push itself through a smaller space than usual. This can create a strange sound as it moves down the pipe. You will know it’s time to call a plumbing contractor if you hear gurgling or bubbling echoing up through your drain or hear it from inside the walls.

Baity Plumbing Co. will restore your plumbing with detailed drain cleaning services in Thomasville, NC, and the surrounding area. This professionally trained and licensed contractor has been serving residences and businesses in the area since 1976. During that time, they’ve established a reputation for affordable pricing and doing a job properly the first time. View their full list of services online and call (336) 475-0921 for an appointment.