There are a wide variety of things that can go wrong when you consider how many different fixtures are connected to a drain system. There are all kinds of items that can lead to drain blockages. For example, sink blockages may be a result of food scraps, toilet blockages can be caused by wet wipes and hair clogs can occur in showers. There are a number of signs that a blockage has happened in your home.
With time, the inside of your drain pipes can get blocked with hair, grime, soap or other debris. This will make water flow very slowly and can eventually lead to a complete blockage.
If your toilet won’t flush, it may have gotten filled with toilet paper, wet wipes or other household items. This could eventually turn into a plumbing emergency if it overflows.
- Gurgling or bubbling drain pipes
If this happens, you probably have air trapped in your drain pipes as a result of debris build-up. Damaged sewer pipes may also create this noise.