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Why Is My Drain Making a Gurgling Sound?

You’re rinsing the dishes or brushing your teeth when suddenly your sink makes that odd gurgling sound. At first, it might seem harmless—almost like the pipes are just making small talk—but in many Everett homes, that noise is actually your plumbing’s way of warning you that something isn’t quite right.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we’ve helped plenty of local homeowners with this exact issue. The reassuring news? Most of the time, gurgling drains are straightforward to fix once you know what’s causing the problem.

Why Drains Start Making That Sound

That bubbling or “gulping” noise is air fighting to escape. Here’s what usually causes it:

A Partial Clog

Food scraps, grease, hair, and soap scum can stick to the inside of your pipes. As water squeezes past, it drags air with it, making that gurgling sound.

A Blocked Vent Pipe

Plumbing vents keep air moving smoothly through your system. When a vent on your roof gets blocked by leaves, dirt, or even a bird’s nest, the air has nowhere to go but back through your drain.

Sewer Line Trouble

If more than one drain in your house is gurgling—or you smell sewage along with it—it could point to a problem in your main sewer line. That’s when you’ll want a plumber to step in quickly.

Quick Fixes You Can Try at Home

Before you call for help, here are a few simple things you can check:

Look at the roof vent. If it’s safe, see if leaves or debris are blocking it.
Try an enzyme-based cleaner. These cleaners are safer than harsh chemicals and can break down buildup overnight.
Flush with water. Sometimes running water clears small air pockets.

If the noise keeps coming back—or if it’s getting worse—it’s time to bring in a pro.

When It’s Time to Call a Plumber in Everett

Not all gurgles are emergencies, but certain signs mean it’s time to act. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Everett if you notice:

Sewer odors in your home
Multiple drains making noise at once
Water backing up while the gurgling happens

Our licensed plumbers use tools like cameras to check inside your lines, augers to cut through clogs, and hydro jetting to clear pipes completely. In Everett, most drain clearing jobs cost $250–$600, and a camera inspection is often the smartest way to find hidden issues.

Get Rid of the Gurgle for Good

That little gurgling sound might not seem urgent, but it’s your plumbing waving a red flag. Taking care of it early can save you from messy backups, bad smells, and expensive repairs later on.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we know how to track down the cause, fix it fast, and leave your drains running quietly again.

Call us today at (206) 487-1757 if your drains are gurgling in Everett. We’ll show up quickly, clear the problem, and give you peace of mind knowing your home is protected.

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Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Dave and David came and cleared out a huge clog in my kitchen sink (both sides) that has been plaguing us for a while as well a ton of glass shards that got into the drain when our glass fridge shelf broke. Dave walked us through each step of the process and explained everything which was excellent. He also gave us advice about galvanized piping replacement. They even gave us a few free parts for the sink drain that had eroded away and didn’t charge extra for it!! All around 5 star service!!!

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Fantastic service and communication. Local company. Solved my clogged basement laundry utility sink. Dave and David were courteous, informative, professional and easy to engage with. Scheduling was easy (they came the next day) and they arrived within the expected time window. Transparent pricing and i could also apply a coupon. I will use them again.

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25

Brandon and Ethan were awesome. I had a basic plumbing issue that I was too scared to address myself. They were very non judgmental and provided excellent customer service. I totally recommend 2 Sons Plumbing.

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25