Is a blocked drain dangerous?
If it's not broken, don't fix it! That's a familiar feeling some homeowners feel when their drain is running a little slower than it should be. As long as the water is going down, you might not see the reason for contacting someone or taking steps to fix it yourself. But not doing anything is more harmful than you know.
Learn what dangers come from having a clogged or blocked drain.
Three things blocked drains can do:
1. Smelly Drain
When your drain works as it should, all the gunk that gets washed down goes down faster, but when it’s blocked or clogged, the water and whatever goes down with it stays in the pipes. Stuff such as food, hair, waste, or other gunk can accumulate in the pipes and cause bacteria to form. This bacteria is what causes a smelly odor.
A stinky sink can be embarrassing when you have others over and can travel from one room to another. Candles can only work for so long. Take the necessary steps when you start to notice your water not going down as fast as it once did.
2. Health Issues
Bacteria grows in a blocked drain, and that can cause the water to become contaminated. The water can flow back or remain stagnant. Bacteria that cause legionnaires disease or helicobacter bacteria can grow. This will put you can your family at risk.
It is essential to keep you and your family's health safe by unclogging drains as soon as you notice.
3. Structural Damage
The longer that clogged water pipes are left untreated, the more risk you are taking to your home's structure becoming damaged. The backflow of water can soak into your home's foundation, leading to flooding around your toilet or sink.
This damage can be costly and isn't something you can fix yourself.
Clogged drains typically cause plumbing leaks in pipes connected to sinks, tubs, and garbage disposals. Clogs cause water to back up in the drainpipe of these plumbing fixtures. The standing water in the pipe causes leaks through the caulking and seals.
In some instances, homeowners may notice these leaks later. When a clogged drain causes a leak that goes undetected for a long period of time, mold growth and damage to the surrounding structure commonly occur.
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