ADB Construction Septic Blog

Clogged drains can cause serious damage to your septic tank and home if they are not taken care of quickly. Yet some homeowners may not even notice that their pipes are becoming clogged until it is too late. Backed-up drains can be caused by a variety of different factors, some much more time sensitive than others. Cleaning your drains more often can actually help prevent drain-related issues. But how do you know when it is time to have your drains cleaned? Here are a few different warning signs that can indicate your drains are getting clogged up.

If you have strange odors coming from your sinks or bathtub drains, you might just think that they’re a little bit dirty. However, if running water down the drain doesn’t help, the odor might be a symptom of a bigger problem. Typically when you notice odors coming from your drain that running water doesn’t solve, you’re dealing with a clog that has been building up in your pipes for a while. We’ve compiled the information you need to know about odor-causing clogs and what to do about them.

Have you noticed a weird smell coming from your shower or sink drain? Sometimes, smells coming from your drain can be solved by simply running water down them for a while. However, if running water doesn’t work, the problem is probably something a bit more severe. Typically, if running water doesn’t eliminate odor coming from your pipes, you’re probably dealing with a clog that’s been building for a while. Read below to learn about the reasons that clogs can lead to odors and what you can do about it.