You strain your pasta, take a shower, and empty your sink after doing dishes, never thinking much of it. You expect the water to flow freely through the drain. However, when even the tiniest amounts of oil, debris, and other materials go down the drain, they’ll build up over time and can slow, or even stop, your drain from flowing. A professional cleaning can prevent this from happening.

Drains May Become Slow

As grease, minerals, and debris build up, the water can’t pass through as easily. Your drains may then become slow. While slow drains aren’t serious initially and may only be an inconvenience, the problem will eventually worsen and lead to one or more of the following:

• Backups
• Clogs
• Foul odors
• Reduced efficiency of washing machines and dishwashers

Pipe Corrosion or Damage Could Happen

Persistent buildup in your lines could wear down your pipes over time, potentially causing leaks and other issues. Soap scum, minerals, and grease will eventually react with the material of your pipes, which could corrode or weaken them.

Gritty debris, such as small food particles, can rub against the pipe walls and wear them down. When your pipes are narrow from buildup, your water flow will slow, but the water pressure will increase, possibly leading to leaks and cracks. In the more serious cases, a pipe could burst.

Foul Odors May Emanate from the Drains

Bacteria may thrive on the grease and other matter in your drain. These microorganisms will give off unpleasant smells when they release waste. Any organic matter stuck in the drain will rot and emit a rotten egg smell. With hair and body oils in particular, you might notice a sour or musty smell.

Water Damage from a Block Pipe Is Possible

When you have a blockage in your pipe, the water won’t be able to pass through. It could back up from the drain and damage your walls, cabinets, floors, or anything around the area. Let’s say it continuously happens under your sink. When it does and the water remains, mold or mildew may form. Both of these can be damaging to surfaces because they feed on the organic matter in wood and other materials.

Your drains will remain flowing normally when you schedule regular professional cleanings and watch what you pour down the drain. You can prevent costly problems as well. Not to mention, you could protect your pipes and other parts of your home from damage.

Book a routine drain cleaning with We Care Heating & Air Conditioning, serving Fort Walton Beach, FL, Pensacola, FL, Warner Robins, GA, and the neighboring communities to keep your plumbing working as it should.