Clogged Drains in Pahrump, NV

Why drains clog

Hair, soap scum, food bits, grease, mineral buildup, and foreign objects can block a single drain. A clog is more serious when water backs up in more than one fixture, comes back after you clear it, or keeps happening in the same spot.

Signs the problem may be larger than one fixture

• Several drains are slow or backing up at the same time.
• You hear gurgling after a toilet flush or when another fixture drains.
• Wastewater returns through a tub, floor drain or another low fixture.
• The drain clears temporarily but the same blockage returns.
• There is a sewer-like odor associated with repeated backups.

What you can safely do now

Stop using a fixture that's backing up, and keep standing wastewater away from kids and pets. A simple strainer or clearing visible debris from the drain opening may help with a minor surface clog.

When professional drain cleaning makes sense

Call a plumber for drain cleaning if the blockage keeps coming back, is hard to reach, or stops you from using the fixture normally. The right method depends on where the clog is and what's causing it.