Are you experiencing backed up drains and sinks or slow running drains in your Hamilton home or business?

Erin M • November 15, 2020

Many homeowners believe that plumbing problems can be solved easily with DIY solutions.

Simply pour chemicals or drain cleaners down the sink and forget all about it, right?

However, those chemicals often can do more harm than good and what you really needed was a professional drain cleaning from the experts at A Rescue Rooter plumbing services. To keep your pipes in tip-top shape, watch out for these signs and call in a professional Hamilton plumber when you see them.

Top 3 Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

1. Your Drains Have Slowed

The first and most obvious sign of trouble is a slow draining sink. It can be caused by hair, grease, soap, or other foreign object blocking the water from draining quickly. If more than one fixture is working slowly, it’s likely that there’s a large clog in your sewer line, not just in one bathroom. It’s best not to assume it will get better on its own; instead, call A Rescue Rooter in Hamilton and get your drains professionally cleaned.

2. Your Fixtures Back Up

Sinks and toilets are supposed to be one-way traffic only. If you find that water is flowing up instead of down, there’s very likely something blocking your drains. When fixtures get backed up, they often spill out sewage, which is very toxic. If this happens, call a professional plumbing company as soon as possible to find if the problem is isolated or deep in your sewer line.

3. You Smell Something

When you start smelling unpleasant odors stemming from plumbing fixtures inside your home, they’re likely the result of a plumbing issue. Those odors could be sewer gas or waste sitting in your drains and should be dealt with right away. Fortunately, with a drain cleaning and inspection, a plumber should easily be able to identify where these odors are coming from.

If you experience any of these plumbing problems and need a friendly local Hamilton plumber, contact A Rescue Rooter for proper drain cleaning services at an affordable price. Remember, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services in Hamilton and never charge a premium, no matter what the time or day.

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