Blocked drains collect water and waste, and stagnant water and sewage stink. The smell permeates the house. It also gives your family headaches and nausea.
Having cleaner drains and fewer obstructions is the most noticeable benefit of maintaining a regular cleaning schedule. Cleaning the drains in your sinks, showers, and washing machines regularly will keep them free of buildup and obstructions.
Drains within your property lines are typically your responsibility, but lateral drains and sewers are the purviews of the sewerage operator. There are still some private or unadopted sewers, even though the public sector owns the vast majority of sewers today.
If you need your drains unclogged, a plumber can use a motorized drain auger (also known as a drain snake) to clear the line of any impediment, no matter how large or little. As a first step in drain cleaning, an auger is often used to eliminate more fundamental issues.