{"id":6658,"date":"2021-11-09T14:07:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpoustinc.com\/?p=6658"},"modified":"2026-01-10T23:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:00:09","slug":"how-to-know-if-your-drains-need-to-be-cleaned-by-a-plumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solocalmarketing.com\/rpousttest\/how-to-know-if-your-drains-need-to-be-cleaned-by-a-plumber\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know If Your Drains Need to Be Cleaned by a Plumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the drains in our homes, it is important to know when they need to be cleaned. Not keeping up with the drains in your house can result in a number of different problems, such as clogs and drain backups. These are situations that you will want to prevent as much as possible. If you&#8217;re noticing some problems with your plumbing, chances are that it&#8217;s time to call a plumber to avoid having to pay for more serious problems down the road.<\/span><br \/>\n<h2 class=\"h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some signs that you should look out for if your drains need cleaning:<\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your sink is draining very slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water in your toilet is not going down after a flush<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your sewer line backup has been causing problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You notice water standing in your sink or tub after you&#8217;ve used it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve started to see some water pooling around your sinks and drains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You notice an odd smell coming from the drain in your bathroom or kitchen sink<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your water bill has increased for no apparent reason<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve started noticing water stains on the base of one of your toilets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By avoiding any of these issues, your drains could:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back up and cause sewage to flow into your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result in the growth of mold, which can be hazardous for you and your family&#8217;s health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cause clogs in your sink, bathtub, or toilet and disrupt your ability to wash dishes, clean off, and use the restroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage the sewer line that runs through your yard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soil stack will not be able to drain properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result in water damage to your floors and walls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the risk of a burst pipe if the drain in one part of your home is blocked, leaving you with an expensive problem that could have been prevented<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself experiencing any of the signs above, it is time to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rpoustinc.com\/contact\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call a plumber from R. Poust, Inc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the drains in our homes, it is important to know when they need to be cleaned. Not keeping up with the drains in your house can result in a number of different problems, such as clogs and drain backups. 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