Water backs up out of a sink drain. Water pools around a shower drain, then drains out slowly. Toilet bowl water bubbles when you run the sink. Slow draining of water from your bathtub, sink or other fixture can indicate a clog, even if there's been no backup yet. Gurgling sounds from drains, especially after running a washing machine or dishwasher. A mysterious puddle of water on the floor near tub or sink. Rotting food smell from the kitchen sink drain or disposal.

Water rising slowly toward your ankles as you shower or overflowing as you bathe. Flood conditions in your bathroom. A slow-to-drain tub or shower. Strange gurgling or “strangled” noises coming from the tub or shower drain. An unpleasant odor coming from the drains. A pool of water around the drain when it hasn’t been used in hours.

Toilet clogs and overflows A constantly running toilet that may spontaneously refill Poor flushing or no flush at all Leaks around your toilet A hissing sound or water trickling inside the toilet tank