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If you only have a single drain issue, you may opt to schedule a same-day or next-day drain cleaning service. However, if you have simultaneous plumbing woes, it's time to ring up a 24/7 plumber. This is especially important if you experience the following "symptoms."

Drain and Toilet Backups

Raw sewage can harbor at least 100 types of viruses. Sewage and wastewater are also home to harmful bacteria, worms, parasites, and fungi.

It's no wonder then that experts link sewage and wastewater exposure to many diseases. There are more than a dozen sewage-related illnesses, including diarrhea and gastroenteritis.

You and your family can get exposed to these hazards if your drains start to back up. Water backing up of multiple drains and toilets means you have severe plumbing clogs. The fastest, safest way to resolve this is with the help of an Amarillo drain cleaning company.

Note, too, that major plumbing backups can result in indoor flooding. Severe backups can occur if the sewer lines get overtaxed during inclement weather.

Now, keep in mind that there are over 25 flood zones in Amarillo. If you live in one of these areas, you may be at a greater risk of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). An SSO incident can push wastewater back into your home, causing a plumbing backup.

Problems With More than One Drain

If you have two or more drains that aren't doing their job, it's time to call emergency drain cleaners. Simultaneous clogs usually indicate a blockage in your main drain or sewer pipe. Such blockages warrant emergency cleaning because they may already be a whole-house issue.

Keep in mind that each of your Amarillo home's drain pipes connects to the main drain. Your main drain then directs the wastewater to the sewer facilities.

So, if your main drain gets clogged, wastewater won't be able to leave your home. This is why a blockage in the main drain can result in multiple clogged sink and floor drains. Unless you get the main drain cleared, all your home's drains won't function properly.

Burst Pipes

In 2018, 23.8% of homeowners' insurance claims were for water damage and freezing. Worse, such claims resulted in an average insurance payout of a staggering $10,849.

Frozen and burst pipes are among the most common reasons for water damage in US homes. After all, when water or drain lines freeze, they can create so much internal pressure. If left untreated, the force inside the pipes can make them rupture.

Note that existing drain clogs allow larger chunks of ice to form much more quickly. This can then result in the internal pressure building up faster than if there weren't clogs. In such cases, it usually doesn't take long for pipes to fracture.

If you find a burst drain pipe in your Amarillo home, don't delay calling a 24-hour drain cleaning service. This way, the plumbing expert can stop the wastewater from flowing out of the broken line. Depending on how severe the crack is, the plumber may either repair or replace the damaged pipe.

Worsening Water Damage

According to surveys, about one in two US homes have a dampness issue or mold problem. Leaking plumbing pipes contribute to many of these structural and health concerns. Many plumbing leaks go unaddressed, seeing as most pipes aren't visible or accessible.

However, even hidden pipe damages ultimately create obvious surface water stains. You often see these unpleasant-looking marks on ceilings and walls. If you've noticed a few of them in your Amarillo home, take that as a sign of plumbing leaks.

Pipe leaks that have already caused significant water damage warrant emergency repairs. That's because large water stains usually indicate that you've had the leak for some time now. In this case, the pipe may have weakened so much that it can crack any time soon.

However, it's even more crucial to call Amarillo drain cleaning experts if you have a leaky waste pipe. These warrant emergency cleaning and repairs, as they are leaching out hazardous waste.

Who Does Emergency Drain Cleaning in Amarillo?

It's too hazardous for untrained individuals to handle sewage and wastewater. For this reason, drain cleaning is a task that you best leave in the hands of professional plumbers. These experts have undergone rigorous training to handle drain maintenance properly.

Please note that Texas enforces strict regulations on drain cleaning services. At the very least, those who carry out drain cleaning must carry a Drain Cleaner Registration. This means that they have passed an exam or have worked for a certain number of hours as a drain cleaner.

Note that the City of Amarillo itself requires plumbers to register with the City. To register, plumbing contractors and Master Plumbers must first have a state license. They must also meet liability insurance requirements.

How to Find a Service Who Cleans Drains

A quick Google search should give you a long list of plumbers who offer drain cleaning services. However, many of them only operate during the usual business hours. What's more, many of those who do offer emergency drain cleaning charge premium rates.

As such, it's best to use specific keywords like "emergency" or "24-hour" drain cleaning. Make sure you also check reviews to find out if they have complaints lodged against them. Don't forget to contact your prospects and ask them for quotes.