Did you know that wastewater can easily get into your septic system when you have a drain problem? When your drains aren’t properly cleaned, it can also cause problems such as bad air quality and pests. This is why the septic, drain, and sewer cleaning industry is so vital. According to IBISWorld, in 2023, the market size (measured by revenue) of the septic, drain, and sewer cleaning services industry was $6.7 billion. Here are some reasons to call a drain cleaning service.

Poor Smells

Imagine walking into your kitchen or bathroom and being greeted by a lingering bad smell after you've cleaned it. This can happen due to a problem in your drainage. Your bathroom may have clogged drains due to a buildup of hair and soap scum from when you shower. Kitchen drains may become clogged with organic matter such as food or grease. Grease is liquid when it's hot, but solidifies once it's cooled down and can clog your drains. Rotting organic food will begin to smell and may breed mold, which worsens the smell.

Slow Drains

Does it take forever for your bathroom water to drain out? When you wash dishes, does the water sometimes pool instead of drain? These slow drains often result from a clog that your local drain cleaning service must fix. We've seen that over-the-counter chemicals can make the matter worse and may damage your pipes.

Gurgling Sounds

After water drains out of your sinks and tubs, do you notice a lot of noise? Listen for intense gurgling noises in the pipes as water goes down the drain. That's a sign that the water is struggling due to an air bubble or a clog it’s trying to get past. If you let this problem go, that gurgling sound may eventually turn into a water backup.

Infestations

Summer is here and you may already have a problem with flying insects such as mosquitoes and flies. According to the CDC, mosquitoes can lay up to 100 eggs at one time in sitting water. Sitting water in a clogged sink can create an infestation. We've observed that rodents and roaches are also as attracted to water as much as they are to food.

When you need a professional drain cleaning service, look no further than our team. In addition to helping your drain problems, we handle water heater replacement and well tank treatment. We're fully licensed and insured and provide a two-year parts and labor warranty. Whether you need to schedule service or emergency help, we're available to assist you. Please contact Mike Leonard's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning today.