Harmful Effects Of A Blocked Drain In Your Home

Though blocked drains might not seem like anything to worry about on the surface, they often lead to a litany of unexpected issues that cost homeowners their comfortable home life and thousands of dollars.

Here, Texas Certified Restoration examines several symptoms of drain clogs and where you can go if the worst-case effects strike your house.

Unpleasant Smells

Most drain blockages happen because food or waste gets stuck in the drain pipe. Unfortunately, this leads to foul odors emanating from the drain that linger until you eliminate the contaminants. 

Poor Drainage

Your appliances cannot adequately cycle water through your home’s pipe system with blocked drains, meaning the water they produce will sit in your sink or shower until it can navigate through the debris.

Poor drainage is a minor annoyance in small instances but can lead to overflow and water damage in severe cases. It’s crucial to cure blocked drains before reaching this point, but Texas Certified Restoration will be ready to help if you can't avoid it.

Mold Growth and Pest Infestation

Poor drainage is the most common effect of a blocked drain, and if your appliances can’t get rid of their water, mold will grow in the area.

Blocked drains can also invite pests to your living space, especially if you have a clogged kitchen sink since the room already has food. The scent of mold and dirty water attracts insects, and they’ll make themselves at home when you leave your drain untouched.

Ways to Cure Blocked Drains

While some at-home remedies for removing clogs are a myth, methods like using a coat hanger for fishing obstructions out, the others listed below are reliable ways to destroy drain debris.

• Pouring a cup of baking soda and cup of vinegar down the affected drain
• Pouring boiling water into the drain
• Using chemical drain cleaner per instructions
• Installing drain covers to block debris from clogging sink drains in the future

While the methods listed above are effective ways to reduce blockages in a pinch, they won’t always stop severe clogs from damaging your pipes and flooding your home. However, if the worst-case scenario happens and you need professional water damage restoration, Texas Certified Restoration is ready to help.

Texas Certified Restoration has 10 years of experience helping homeowners recover from flood damage from blocked drains and provides 24/7 emergency repairs so you can get professional help when needed. Contact Texas Certified Restoration today at (254) 457-4877 to schedule an appointment.