4 signs of a blocked drain

4 SIGNS OF A BLOCKED DRAIN

A blocked drain is one of the most common plumbing problems that can happen at home. If your bathroom or kitchen has a clogged drain, it can be a headache and create a major mess.

Some of the plumbing problems caused by blocked drains are slow draining showers or bathtubs, and washers and dishwashers are unable to complete their cycle. Nobody likes the idea that you're having a hot shower with the water in your bathtub. A blocked drain can be an easy fix and can lead to larger problems if not handled as soon as possible. We have the best team in Katoomba. Call us now and our team will fix the problem of your blocked drain.

UNUSUAL NOISE COMING F R O M T H E D RA I N S There are a lot of signs t o warn you if your drains are blocked, t he noise coming f rom your drain is a big giveaway. I f you can hear gurgling sounds coming f rom your drain, it may mean t hat the air is stuck in the pipes.

BAD SMELL COMING FROM THE DRAINS

Anothe r sig n of a blo cked drain may be a bad smell comin g f rom your ba th, sink, shower or t oilet . Th is sme ll can a lso seem worse when the t aps a re s wit che d on .

This usu ally occur s since f ood waste has been ac cumu lat ed a n d is n ow tr ap ped in the pipes. As f ood d e co mp ose s, it ca n emit an unpleasant smell.

WAT E R D RA I N I N G S LO W LY If you have some blockage in your pipes, your w a t e r c a n f l o w m o r e s l o w l y t h a n n o r m a l . Yo u can test how slowly the water flows out of your bath, sink, shower or toilet. If you think it's slower than normal, it could be one of the first signs that your drains are being blocked.

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