Clogging of the main sewer line can result in extensive damage inside your home, unless the problem is identified well in time. Most homeowners are aware that sewer lines support the transportation of waste water from the home to sewer mains. However, beyond that, the average homeowner gives hardly any thought to the sewer line until it develops some kind of clog.
If the homeowner is able to comprehend some early warning signs and responds to the clogging, it may be possible to prevent major plumbing and sewer issues that could certainly affect your quality of life and be a source of neighborhood and friendly embarrassment. VacTone is an experienced and reliable expert for external plumbing and drain issues in your area.
Water Backing Up
According to sewer main cleaning experts, one of the most common warning signs of main sewer clogging is water backing up out of the toilet plumbing, or a drain, or a gurgling sound of water emanating from the drains. Another telltale sign may be getting water around the floor drain in your home basement. Clogs can occur not just in the main sewer line, but also in one of the secondary lines.
In case the main sewer line is clogged, it is likely to result in problems from any water that is run in the house. But in case of a secondary line clogging, the problem will be isolated to the points that are served by that line. For instance, the problem of clogging may occur in the bathtub or bath sink, but flushing the toilet may not have a problem.
Roots of a Backyard Tree
In the older homes, and even in some new homes, one of the primary causes of a clogged sewer line is tree roots. Other common sources of sewer clogging include paper towels, hygiene products, diapers, and certain types of thick toilet paper. Some of this stuff should never be put down a drain. However, the number one reason of drain problems is tree roots. In many cases, the broken down drains in the ground will have tree roots in them. Trees in the backyard can crush older pipes.
Experts say slow flowing drains, and gurgling noises from your toilet bowls are the first signs that your sewer system is being affected by tree roots. If you don’t take some action to remove the roots, a complete sewer line block will occur.
Initial Steps
If there is a clog in the home and the signs indicate a sewer drain blockage, the first step should be to shut off the water at the source. If it is a main sewer line clog, the water should be shut off at the main. If the homeowner has access to the sewer clean out line, they can release the pressure build up by removing the cleanout cap during a water backup situation. This will send the water outside the house instead of inside.
Get in Touch with VacTone
The drain experts from VacTone can provide regular maintenance and ensure that your drain lines remain clear to avoid major plumbing issues. In case of trouble, the team from VacTone can respond quickly and address the problem effectively and decisively.