Are the drains in your home draining water slowly?
Are you standing in a puddle of water every time you take a shower?
Is the sink holding too much water when you wash dishes?
Does even something as simple and fast as washing your hands cause the sink to drain really slowly?
If so, you have slow drains.
Figuring out what is causing this problem is key to fixing it, fast.
First, are multiple drains going slow or is it just one place, i.e., your tub in the master bathroom?
For Single Slow Drains:
This is usually caused by a back up in the pipe leading to the drain. It can be clogged with dirty, soap, debris, hair, and a million other things. The clog may be right in the drain or it could be deep within the pipe.
Either way, it is best to have a plumber look at this problem as most Do It Yourself plans end up damaging your pipes and drains.
If You Have Multiple Slow Drains:
This is a bigger issue. It can be caused by:
-Clogs in the main plumbing lines
-Clogs in the sewer or septic lines
-Clogs in the pipes leading to the drain
-Multiple drain clogs
-Leaks in the pipes
All of these problems have a slightly different fix. For example, a backed up sewer line needs to be looked at by a plumber because this can be caused by breaks in the pipe, tree roots interfering with the flow of water, and plain old wear and tear in the septic system.
If you have multiple clogs, they need to be addressed individually as each may be caused by a different reason.
If any of the pipes in the main plumbing network are clogged, they will need to be fixed by an experienced pro.
The best bet is to call a plumber in so that they can diagnose the problem, get to the root, and fix it fast. Slow drains can be a warning sign of bigger dangers and much more expensive fixes to come. For example, a slow drain may mean a clogged sewer line, as discussed earlier, and it will also indicate that there is a problem in the sewer lines. If you allow the problem to continue, the back up will lead to a break a leak and a sewage and septic system disaster.
Head off the problem and save yourself a ton of money.
Are you standing in a puddle of water every time you take a shower?
Is the sink holding too much water when you wash dishes?
Does even something as simple and fast as washing your hands cause the sink to drain really slowly?
If so, you have slow drains.
Figuring out what is causing this problem is key to fixing it, fast.
First, are multiple drains going slow or is it just one place, i.e., your tub in the master bathroom?
For Single Slow Drains:
This is usually caused by a back up in the pipe leading to the drain. It can be clogged with dirty, soap, debris, hair, and a million other things. The clog may be right in the drain or it could be deep within the pipe.
Either way, it is best to have a plumber look at this problem as most Do It Yourself plans end up damaging your pipes and drains.
If You Have Multiple Slow Drains:
This is a bigger issue. It can be caused by:
-Clogs in the main plumbing lines
-Clogs in the sewer or septic lines
-Clogs in the pipes leading to the drain
-Multiple drain clogs
-Leaks in the pipes
All of these problems have a slightly different fix. For example, a backed up sewer line needs to be looked at by a plumber because this can be caused by breaks in the pipe, tree roots interfering with the flow of water, and plain old wear and tear in the septic system.
If you have multiple clogs, they need to be addressed individually as each may be caused by a different reason.
If any of the pipes in the main plumbing network are clogged, they will need to be fixed by an experienced pro.
The best bet is to call a plumber in so that they can diagnose the problem, get to the root, and fix it fast. Slow drains can be a warning sign of bigger dangers and much more expensive fixes to come. For example, a slow drain may mean a clogged sewer line, as discussed earlier, and it will also indicate that there is a problem in the sewer lines. If you allow the problem to continue, the back up will lead to a break a leak and a sewage and septic system disaster.
Head off the problem and save yourself a ton of money.
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