Among the most common plumbing problems, a clogged drain can halt all the momentum in your home. Its symptoms alone – which include standing water, bad odors, and water backup – stall cooking and cleaning. To swiftly and effectively address these issues, call for professional drain cleaning services from Hicks Plumbing.
Our team provides residential plumbing services to folks throughout the Herndon, VA, area. Along with drain cleaning, we repair water heaters, water lines, sewer lines, and trenchless sewers. Hicks also has 24/7 emergency plumbing services – we know that some problems just cannot wait. Check out our website today for plumbing service coupons and read what previous customers have to say!
Below, we describe the signs of a clogged drain:
Clogged Drain Indicators
- Standing water
The most obvious sign of a blocked drain, standing water can gather in a shower, sink, or washing machine. This occurs when it can’t drain around a “plug” of hair, gunk, or other materials accrued in the pipe.The plug must be cleared (and the pipe cleaned) for water to resume draining. While some people may try using a liquid drain cleaner, you should contact a professional to clean your clogged drain. Many over-the-counter cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can damage pipes.
- Using too much liquid drain cleaner
Supposing that you prefer to handle problems yourself, you may try using a drain cleaner before calling a professional. However, if you use one or more bottles without success, contact Hicks Plumbing immediately. The plug must be well-stuck, so removing it will require professional help. Continuing to pour a cleaner into the drain may cause harm. - Slow-moving drain
Before drains clog, they tend to become slow-moving – that is, they allow water to trickle down through the pipe. This occurs most often in sinks and bathtubs as hair, soap, and grease accrue in their pipes and slows the drainage process. Furthermore, take note of any strange sounds – such as gurgling – from your drains. They may indicate that clogs are forming.By dealing with slow-moving drains before a full plug forms, you save yourself time and headache.
- Strange and unpleasant odors
When drains back up, they can start to release strange (and foul) odors. Even without clogging, your drains may create a smell that simply stays, no matter what. Oftentimes, this occurs as food or sewage backs up in the pipes.You should avoid pouring common household substances down the drain, as they may contribute to clogs and smells. Also, note that water backup – that is, water that rises from drains, may also have strange smells.
- The appearance of fruit flies
Clogged food or sewage in pipes leads to one particularly disagreeable outcome: fruit flies. If they appear in your home one day without obvious sources of food around, your pipes may be the draw. Thankfully, once a plumber corrects the issue, the flies should disappear. - Overflowing toilets
If a toilet in your home overflows for no apparent reason, it may have a clog down in the pipe. Waste or toilet paper may cause this – and, of course, require a professional to resolve. - Multiple clogged drains
Finally, if you notice several drains throughout your home clogging, your main sewer line may have an issue. But no matter the cause, this scenario requires professional help ASAP. A clog located deep within your home’s plumbing system can cause serious damage.
Drain Cleaning Herndon, VA
No matter what signs or side effects they bring about, clogged drains must be addressed without hesitation. Rather than risk damaging your pipes, reach out to Hicks Plumbing for professional drain cleaning services. We are not only a professional, experienced team but also a local one, serving Herndon, VA, and the surrounding region. Plus, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services for issues that require immediate attention. Call us today at (703) 803-7466 or fill out our online form for more information.