{"id":556,"date":"2020-04-13T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=556"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:42:01","slug":"spring-cleaning-how-about-drain-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/spring-cleaning-how-about-drain-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning? How About Drain Cleaning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/drain-300x199.png\" alt=\"drain\" class=\"wp-image-706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/drain-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/drain.png 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spring is one of the most anticipated seasons in a year. Flowers bloom, the temperature is not too hot or too cold\u2014the weather is just perfect. People begin grabbing all their cleaning equipment to do a little spring cleaning as they come out of hibernation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The conditions are ideal for getting your home\nback in shape after being shacked up in the cold weather. However, many people\nforget about one important thing when they are taking care of their spring\ncleaning: the plumbing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your drains is not the most exciting\nchore, but it is a crucial one. If you have not cleaned the drains for a long\ntime, you might be overdue to schedule drain cleaning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will tell you some of the signs you need to schedule professional drain cleaning services. And if you are looking for a <a href=\"\/service-areas\/tracy-ca-hvac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"plumber in Tracy, CA (opens in a new tab)\">plumber in Tracy, CA<\/a>, to come in and handle it, you can always call us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs You Need Drain Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a look at some of the most important\nsigns that you need to schedule professional drain cleaning services: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The water drains slowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clogged drains are the most common problem you\ncan face. Drain clogs form over time because of gradual buildup in the pipes.\nAs the buildup gets worse, water flow can become restricted. The result is\nwater draining slowly down the sink and other water fixtures. If you ever\nnotice the drainage getting slow, it is a sign that your drain requires\nprofessional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foul-smelling odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A foul smell coming from your kitchen or bathroom drains is a tell-tale sign that you have a significant problem on your hands. Besides making your sensitive nose uncomfortable, the waste buildup in the pipes can cause significant damage over time. Calling in a professional for drain cleaning can clear out the waste and eliminate the bad smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weird gurgling noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed any strange gurgling sounds\nwhile using the sink? While it might be nothing, there is a chance that grease\nbuildup is causing an obstruction. Too much dirt and grease building up in the\ndrain can cause air bubbles as the water goes down the pipe. You need to get it\ncleaned as early as possible before it starts causing more trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most obvious sign that you need to\nschedule professional drain cleaning services is that the water is no longer\ndraining. If your bathroom sink, bathtub, or kitchen sink are no longer\ndraining the water, you have a serious problem on your hands. It is a sign that\nthe drain is completely clogged, and only a professional can clear up the\nproblem properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Some Professional Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not too sure about how to properly clear the drains, or the problem is getting out of hand, we recommend calling in a local plumber to handle the problem. Getting a professional to clean the drain can provide you with long-lasting results, keeping your gutters clear and your home clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Schedule Service with DeHart Plumbing Heating &amp; Air Inc. Today!  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule Service with DeHart Plumbing Heating &amp; Air Inc. Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time for spring cleaning, do you ever think about the parts of your home that you can&#8217;t see?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[46,56,105],"class_list":["post-556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-drain-cleaning","tag-plumbing-repair","tag-tracy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=556"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1792,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions\/1792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}