{"id":3817,"date":"2017-05-23T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/?p=3817"},"modified":"2025-09-22T23:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:47:59","slug":"why-are-my-drains-bubbling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-trends\/why-are-my-drains-bubbling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Drains Bubbling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bubbling toilets or drains explained<\/h2>\n
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Whenever you use the bathroom to take care of your personal hygiene, the only sounds you would want to hear are the ones you make as you move around \u2014 the sudden rush of water as you turn on the tap, the toilet flushing, water going down the drain. If your body pipes up as well \u2014 such as your stomach rumbling thanks to the heavy meal you had earlier \u2014 that would be expected, and thus totally fine, too.<\/p>\n

What you don’t want to hear, however, is a gurgling noise coming from various areas of the bathroom. If you hear this gurgling or bubbling noise after you use the shower, sink, or the toilet<\/a>, it could mean trouble \u2014 and it’s something that you shouldn’t ignore.<\/p>\n

Why are my drains bubbling?<\/em>\u00a0Here are possible answers to this question:<\/h3>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There is a blockage in your vent pipe or drain<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A pipe may have collapsed or gotten damaged<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There is a buildup of grease dirt or other debris in your home’s plumbing<\/p>\n

Vent pipes are joined to the major pipes that make up your home’s plumbing. These typically end at the roof of your house. If a vent pipe is blocked by things such as accumulated dirt or debris coming from outside your house such as dead leaves, these gurgling noises indicate that air cannot escape through the vent. Instead, the air makes its way to the nearest available opening, which could be the sink in your bathroom.<\/p>\n

If the problem is buildup in your plumbing<\/a>, it means that water cannot drain properly. Typically, both water and air flow through the drain and then escape the pipes through their respective spots. When the pipes are dirty and blocked, however, the air bubbles will end up getting expelled at the nearest vent, which results in the bubbling noise.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, though, that if you hear the gurgling noise in every drain you can find throughout the house, then it is an indication of a much bigger blockage in the main plumbing pipe, and not in the smaller pipes attached to the drains.<\/p>\n

How can these blocks \u2014 and consequently, the gurgling sounds \u2014 be prevented?<\/h3>\n

There are a number of things that everyone in the household can do to keep your home’s pipes free and clear:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Refrain from pouring or throwing anything down the drain that could cause buildup \u2014 this could be grease, hair strands, food particles, and other physical waste.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If the buildup already exists, you can try using chemical solutions to clean out the pipes. Make sure to use the product as directed so that they can work as intended. Also, remember to follow safety precautions when handling the chemicals.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alternatively, an auger can be used to manually unclog the pipes. With sufficient force, any buildup can be broken up, but take care not to cause damage to the pipes and cause additional leaking problems.<\/p>\n

If you’re unsure about how to perform these properly, there’s always the option of getting in touch with the plumbing specialists<\/a> in your area. These professionals will know exactly how to diagnose and resolve your plumbing problems and get rid of that troublesome gurgling noise once and for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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