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Sink Drains Slowly? Why It Happens and When It's a Bigger Problem

A sink that drains slowly is a warning sign. Learn what's clogging your drain, why chemical cleaners make it worse, and when NH homeowners should call for drain cleaning.

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What's in the pipe

Kitchen drains clog with grease and food; bathroom drains with hair and soap scum. The buildup coats the pipe walls until the opening is a fraction of its size.

Why chemical drain cleaners backfire

Caustic cleaners sit on the clog, generate heat, and damage older pipes and seals. They rarely dissolve a real blockage. A professional cable or hydro jet clears the pipe to its full diameter.

When multiple drains are slow

If more than one drain is slow, the blockage is in a shared line or the main sewer. That is a sewer camera inspection situation — before it turns into a sewer backup.

Need a plumber?

MJA Plumbing and Heating handles this problem every day across New Hampshire. Related services:

Local pages: Drain Cleaning in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, Keene, Portsmouth and every other NH town.

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