Hey y’all, Stephen Jordan here, owner and CEO of SMJ Plumbing in Slidell, Louisiana.
There is nothing quite like stepping into the shower, turning on the water, and realizing you’re standing in a puddle before you’ve even finished washing your hair. At that point, your shower has decided it would rather be a swimming pool.
A slow or clogged shower drain is a common plumbing problem, but it is one you don’t want to ignore.
What Causes a Shower Drain to Clog?
Most shower clogs are caused by hair, soap scum, dirt, and other buildup collecting inside the drain. Over time, that buildup can restrict the flow of water until your drain slows down or stops altogether.
Sometimes the blockage is close to the drain and easy to clear. Other times, the problem can be farther down the line.
Signs Your Shower Drain Needs Attention
Keep an eye out for:
- Water draining slowly
- Standing water around your feet
- Gurgling sounds from the drain
- Unpleasant odors
- A drain that keeps clogging
If y’all are constantly pulling hair out of the drain or trying to clear the same clog, there may be more going on than what you can see.
Don’t Wait for the Water to Stop Draining
A slow drain is usually easier to deal with than a completely blocked one. Ignoring the problem can allow more buildup to collect and may eventually lead to water backing up into your shower.
At SMJ Plumbing, we can locate the blockage, clear the drain, and help determine why the clog keeps coming back.
Keep Your Shower Draining
A little prevention can go a long way. Using a drain cover to catch hair and keeping soap and other debris out of the drain can help reduce buildup.
But if your shower is already backing up, don’t wait until y’all need a pair of waders to take a shower.
Give SMJ Plumbing a call, and we’ll get your drain flowing properly again. After all, the only thing that should be standing in your shower is you—not a few inches of water.
— Stephen Jordan
Owner & CEO, SMJ Plumbing
Slidell, Louisiana