Several things indicate you're dealing with a clogged drain. It's important to watch out for signs of a residential clogged drain to ensure your plumbing system is in good condition. Our licensed plumbers recommend contacting our drain cleaning experts when you suspect you're dealing with a clogged drain, or multiple drains, in your home. Sometimes, clogged drains indicate a larger issue within your home's plumbing system. Some of the most common signs of a residential clogged drain include:
- Water backing up in the sink
- Water pooling around the shower drain
- Water draining slowly
- Water in the toilet bubbling when you run the sink
- Drains make gurgling sounds after running appliances
- Water pooling on the floor close to the bathtub or sink
- Rotting food smells coming from the kitchen sink area
Sewage odors coming from one or more of your drains is a sign of a clogged sewer drain. If you suspect something is wrong with your sewer, it's important to contact our plumbers as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the system.
Helpful Tips for Clearing Your Drain
If you wish to attempt to clear your residential drain yourself before calling a licensed plumber, here are a few tips the experts at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Middletown have provided to follow:
- Turn the faucet on until the sink is about halfway filled with water.
- If you have a clog in a double kitchen sink, plug one of the drains with a wet rag.
- Cover the overflow hole if you have a clog in your bathroom sink.
- Plunge the open drain with a cup plunger.
- Work the plunger up and down, pull it off, and repeat the process a few times.
If our tips for clearing your clogged drain don’t work, we recommend calling your local plumbing professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Middletown, DE for effective and reliable residential clogged drain cleaning services.
Our Residential Clogged Drain Cleaning Process
We’re proud to offer high-quality residential drain cleaning services using innovative techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. Our highly skilled plumbers can clear the most challenging clogs and eliminate unique obstacles within residential drains, including:
- Grease residue
- Food waste
- Mineral deposits
- Human waste
- Jewelry
- Wet wipes
- Feminine products
- Roots
- And more!
