3 Causes Of A Slow Draining Sink
Is your sink draining slowly? This can be inconvenient, as well as unsanitary and unsightly. The first step to preventing and repairing a slow draining sink is learning why it happened in the first place.
1. Clogs
One of the most common culprits of a slow draining sink is a clog. If your sink is in your bathroom, it may be clogged with hair. If your sink is in your kitchen, it may be clogged with food scraps. To prevent these types of clogs, use a stopper when shaving or peeling vegetables. The stopper can collect any hair or food scraps, while allowing for water to flow through. Just clean out the stopper in your garbage can before using it again.
2. Venting Stacks
If your drain isn’t clogged, you may have a venting problem. Drains work alongside vent stacks, which draw air into drain lines to reduce the vacuum that happens with free-flowing water. Vent stacks can get clogged with leaves, sticks, and even bird nests. Check your vent stacks to tend to any potential clog.
3. Sewer Line
If your drain and vent stacks aren’t clogged, but you’re still experiencing a slow drain, you may have a sewer line problem. Sewer lines connect your home’s sewage system to the main lines of your neighborhood. Anything from collapsed pipes, to deterioration, to tree roots can cause a sewer line problems.
Get Top-quality Plumbing Service At Ryan’s Plumbing
Whatever is causing your drain problem, contact Ryan’s Plumbing. Routine plumbing inspections and maintenance can keep your drain system in the best shape possible, saving you money and hassle down the road. To get in touch with Ryan’s Plumbing, call 941-256-5580 today!
