For most people, drain problems happen at the most inconvenient times. Although no time is a good time for a backed up drain, we can help prevent many problems well before you find yourself in a crisis. The obvious signs of sewer water backing up into your shower, bathtub, toilet and even your sinks are obvious problems that you will want to address right away, but here are some other diagnostic questions you can ask yourself.

When you find water pooling in a kitchen or bathroom sink drain or shower pan, the issue is most likely a partial blockage of both debris and residue - many homeowners attempts to resolve the blockage only impact the first twelve to eighteen inches of the problem, failing to clear the system properly and possibly pushing debris and residue further out of reach which makes the next plumbing attempt even more difficult.

The smell test is also a clue to identifying the need to have your drains cleaned. Unpleasant odors emanating from your sink drains and showers suggests a buildup of food waste and other organic materials that must be dealt with. If your kitchen sink smells during non meal times, it is time to call Humphreys Plumbing.

The blockages from your kitchens and bathrooms that cause back ups in your system are often forced deeper into the system creating blockages far from where a DIYer can reach and even moving into the sewer line. Blockages in the sewer line to Flagstaff’s city system may be clogged by your house, or they may have another obstruction, which may include a crushed pipe or your favorite tree's root system. Humphreys Plumbing can help you clean your system and identify any issues you may have in your sewer system.