Why Is My Bathroom Sink Draining So Slowly?

Why Is My Bathroom Sink Draining So Slowly?

Experts in blocked drains in Nelson Bay are often asked the question – “Why is my bathroom sink draining so slowly?”

It may be that the homeowner has no idea how to tackle a blocked sink or they may have already removed the pipework below and not been able to solve the problem. B locked drains are one of the most common issues that emergency plumbers are asked to deal with, but they’re actually quite easily resolved.

But why does the drain in your sink get blocked – and is there any way to solve the problem yourself?

We asked an expert in blocked drains in Port Stephens for the answer.

Causes of Blocked Drains in Sinks and Bathtubs It’s highly likely that the water is draining so slowly from your bathroom sink due to a partial clog of soap scum and hair. However, there are other reasons why your drain could be blocked, including: • Deterioration of the interior of old pipework • An object getting stuck within the drain • An issue with your main drainage line, such as intruding tree roots.

However, as we’ve already said, a combination of soap and scum is the most likely cause of a blockage. Just imagine how much hair goes down the drain each day; hair from shaving, beard trimming and brushing.

As it travels through the pipe, the hair becomes matted and these collections of hair begin to attract soap scum, shower gel and shampoo to create a slimy mess.

What You Should Do Before Calling an Emergency Plumber If your sink starts draining very slowly, there are a number of things you can do before you call your local emergency plumber.

Use a plunger, but don’t forget to cover the overflow hole in the sink.

Use a plumbing snake to dislodge the blockage If you feel the blockage move, let the hot water run for several minutes to flush it away.

How to Prevent Blocked Drains Unless you’re extremely careful every time you use your sink it’s likely that at some point your drain will develop a blockage. However, there are ways to minimise the chances of this happening.

Avoid letting hair go down the drain. Remove any hair that’s around the plug hole; put the plug in the sink when you brush your hair or use an electric razor and use a hair trap on your shower drain.

Allow hot water to run through old pipes to help push any small blockages through.

Use a drain cleaner on a regular basis to help keep your pipework clear.

If All Else Fails, Call Your Local Emergency Plumber Of course, sometimes there’s nothing you can do to remove the blockage yourself, and then it’s time to call in a plumber. But if you follow our tips, you’ll be able to keep these call-outs to a minimum.