{"id":795,"date":"2019-11-25T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=795"},"modified":"2019-11-21T10:10:22","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T15:10:22","slug":"time-for-drain-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/time-for-drain-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs It’s Time for a Drain Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"water-running-down-drain\"Have you ever had a bad hair day? Well, imagine how your pipes feel when they <\/em>have a bad hair day.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking about hair in your bathroom shower and sink drains\u2014hair, as well as grease, grime, and other particles can all contribute to dirty and more importantly, clogged drains. Without proper care, problems with your drain system can turn into huge hassles and impact your entire plumbing system. Therefore, it\u2019s important to invest in not only regular annual drain cleaning, but to schedule drain cleaning whenever you suspect you need it.<\/p>\n

But, how do you know if you need it? Well, fortunately, there are signs you can watch out for. We\u2019ve outlined them below for you. Read on to find out if now is a good time to schedule your drain cleaning.<\/p>\n

Sign #1: You Have Slow Drains<\/h2>\n

Drain clogs are the single biggest issue you can come across when it comes to your drain and sewer system, especially depending on what\u2019s causing the clog. They often form slowly, as waste builds up within the drain pipes. As the clog builds toward the center of the affected pipe, it restricts the flow of water more and more, which leads to slow drains.<\/p>\n

If you notice that one of your drains is draining more slowly, it\u2019s likely you need drain cleaning. Now, if multiple drains are affected then it could <\/em>be a sign that you need professional sewer cleaning. Not to worry\u2014our team handles this as well!<\/p>\n

Sign #2: There are Bad Smells Coming from Your Drain<\/h2>\n

This is a symptom that is very common in kitchen drains, which naturally deal with a lot of food waste. Sometimes, this can be relieved with a little baking soda and vinegar trick, but if you\u2019ve tried this and the smell persists, it\u2019s time to call a pro.<\/p>\n

If you notice any of your drains are particularly smell, it\u2019s very likely you\u2019re dealing with a waste buildup in your pipes. Fortunately, our professional plumbers can rid your drains of this odor with proper drain cleaning.<\/p>\n

All that said, like the sign we mentioned above, if multiple drains are affected it\u2019s very likely you\u2019re dealing with a sewer line problem. This is much more urgent, as waiting too long could leave you with a very unhygienic and messy problem on your hands.<\/p>\n

Sign #3: Gurgling Sounds<\/h2>\n

If you hear gurgling while you\u2019re using your bathtub or sink, there\u2019s a good chance that your drain has been collecting too much grime or has a buildup of limescale. Blockages like this can create air bubbles, and you\u2019ll hear this gurgling noise. Once the drain has been professionally cleared, water and air can move freely down it without creating this noise.<\/p>\n

Sign #4: Standing Water<\/h2>\n

If your bathtub or one of your sinks has standing water in it, it\u2019s very clear you have a blockage. Hopefully, it\u2019s a superficial blockage\u2014and you might even be able to relieve it with a plunger and some good ol\u2019 elbow grease. If you can\u2019t, however, it\u2019s time to give our pros a call.<\/p>\n

For expert <\/strong>plumbing in St. Charles, MO<\/strong><\/a>, contact <\/strong>Performance Plumbing<\/strong><\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Without proper care, problems with your drain system can turn into huge hassles and impact your entire plumbing system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[36,97],"class_list":["post-795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-plumbing","tag-st-charles"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=795"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":801,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/795\/revisions\/801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}