Know the buildup
What is really hiding inside your drains?
Kitchen lines tend to collect grease, cooking oil and food scraps that get past the garbage disposal. Bathroom drains gather hair, soap scum and toothpaste. Paper products, hygiene items and objects washed down by accident can lodge in either, and tree roots can affect the underground sewer line.
Knowing which fixture is affected narrows the likely cause. A single slow sink often points to that branch line, while several fixtures slowing together can mean the blockage is further down. An inspection confirms where the restriction sits before the cleaning method is chosen.
