{"id":3873,"date":"2022-01-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2021-12-30T15:36:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T20:36:43","slug":"whats-that-gurgling-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/plumbing\/whats-that-gurgling-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"“What’s That Gurgling Noise?”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you hear a gurgling noise coming from your kitchen or bathroom sink, or any other drain for that matter, then time is of the essence. Most often, gurgling noises are a sign of a clogged drain, which, if left in disrepair, can cause flooding or other significant damage to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, if you act quickly, you may be able to unclog the drain before it’s too late. So, in this brief blog post, we will explain what’s making the gurgling sound, how to diagnose a clogged drain, how to unclog the drain yourself, if possible, and when to call in a professional plumber to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s making the gurgling sound?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The gurgling sound is caused by air bubbles that form when something is clogging up your drain or the sewage system. There are several different types of clogs, namely, full clogs and partial clogs. In most cases, gurgling sounds are a good indication that you have a partial clog, but even a partial clog can, in many situations, be an emergency. Gurgling sounds don’t also mean that you have a clog, though, so how can you diagnose a clogged drain with certainty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to diagnose a clogged drain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you hear gurgling sounds coming from your sink or drain, then in most cases, it will mean that you do have a clogged drain, but to be sure, look for these other symptoms of a clogged drain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n