What Slow Drains Really Hide: Why Ignoring Minor Plumbing Issues Can Turn Into a Major Disaster
https://fire2020.org/how-a-slow-attic-leak-and-mineral-caked-pipes-fooled-me-for-years/
Slow drains feel minor. You clear the hair, run a little chemical cleaner, and move on. Most people treat reduced flow as an annoyance rather than a red flag