Clogged Drain
A slow drain rarely fixes itself, and calling before it backs up completely saves the cleanup that comes with a full stoppage.
When this becomes an emergency
- Water backing up into the sink or tub instead of draining away
- A gurgling sound from a nearby drain when another fixture runs
- A sour or musty smell rising out of the drain opening
- Standing water that takes several minutes longer to clear than it used to
What a pro does
Most clogged drains aren't a single blockage sitting right at the opening. A plumber runs a cable or camera down the line to see how far the buildup actually extends, since the visible slow drain is often several feet from the real problem. Grease and hair catch first, then mineral scale from hard water narrows what's left of the pipe over time. Snaking clears the immediate obstruction, but a pipe already narrowed by scale tends to clog again within weeks if nothing else changes.
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