What gets into the line
Common causes of clogged drains
Some clogs happen suddenly, while others build up over time. Knowing what enters a drain can help explain the restriction and reduce avoidable blockages. Share anything unusual that was dropped or flushed, even if the drain kept working for a while afterward.
- Hair can collect in bathroom sinks, showers and tubs and combine with other debris.
- Grease, fat and cooking oil can cool and stick inside kitchen drain piping.
- Food scraps and other solid waste belong in the trash or suitable compost, rather than being washed down the drain.
- Soap scum and residue can accumulate and combine with hair and other material.
- Wipes, hygiene products, tissues, cotton balls and excessive paper can obstruct a toilet.
- Roots entering a compromised sewer line can create a blockage that needs professional assessment.
- Small toys, jewelry or bathroom products can lodge in a drain and interrupt flow.
