Does your sink drain correctly?
Does your shower drain not work?
Does your toilet overflow in your bathroom?
If you don’t handle your drainage problem, your Northern Virginia home can have severe plumbing issues.
Here are 50 reasons your house drains could be blocked.
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Hair buildup in bathroom drains.
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Grease and oil poured down kitchen sinks.
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Food scraps not properly disposed.
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Soap scum accumulation.
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Mineral buildup from hard water.
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Flushing non-flushable wipes.
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Tree roots infiltrating sewer lines.
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Small objects accidentally dropped into drains.
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Excessive toilet paper use.
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Feminine hygiene products flushed down toilets.
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Paper towels flushed instead of thrown away.
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Foreign objects in garbage disposals.
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Dental floss flushed down toilets.
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Cat litter disposed in toilets.
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Solidified fats and oils in pipes.
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Broken or collapsed pipes.
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Plant debris clogging outdoor drains.
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Improper pipe installation.
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Corroded pipes narrowing the passage.
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Toys or small items blocking drains.
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Lack of regular drain cleaning.
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Shampoo and conditioner residue.
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Excessive use of bath salts.
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Coffee grounds poured down the sink.
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Eggshells disposed in the garbage disposal.
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Paint or chemicals poured down drains.
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Soap residue from washing machines.
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Laundry lint buildup in pipes.
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Leaves and debris in gutter drains.
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Accumulation of dirt and sediment.
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Cooking grease solidifying in pipes.
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Incorrect disposal of cooking scraps.
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Plant roots invading outdoor pipes.
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Sewer line clogs from municipal issues.
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Misaligned or sagging pipes.
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Rust buildup in old metal pipes.
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Animal nests in vent pipes.
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Too much detergent in washing machines.
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Poor water flow due to low pressure.
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Cement or grout washed down drains during renovations.
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Septic tank issues causing backups.
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Hair and fur from pets washed down drains.
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Toilet fresheners falling into the toilet.
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Accumulation of personal care products.
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Using the toilet as a trash can.
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Inadequate slope in drainage pipes.
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Growth of mold or biofilm inside pipes.
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Broken sewer lines from ground movement.
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Overuse of garbage disposal without water.
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Foreign objects flushed by children.
Don’t let clogged drains rule your life!
At Veteran Plumbing Services, we keep your home drains running smoothly.
Our experienced professionals can handle any blockage, large or small.
Contact us for a service appointment.
Let’s stop expensive plumbing issues from occurring.
