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What are the signs of sewer blockage?
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A sewer line is the most sensitive element in the daily life use in your house. The main sewer line is the primary line to which all the secondary lines are connected, for instance, faucets, sinks, showers, toilets, washing machines, etc. The sewer line is like a tree that accepts the wastewater from all its branches from plumbing fixtures. A blocked sewer line has the potential of causing health problems and is hazardous. If the sewer line is blocked for a long span, then it carries contaminated water, spreads a pungent odor, and corrupts the living experience.
Sewer line clogging is caused by a myriad of factors. It is caused by roots or branches that grow underground within the pipes. In search of moisture, and light, these roots often grow longer and clog the main lines. Broken pipes play a factor in blocking sewer lines. If the pipes are not of good material, the pipes wear out after a few years disrupting the flow in sewer lines. Grease is also a culprit in clogging the sewer line. With years, the grease from the kitchen line accumulates into a thick layer. This thick layer clogs the main line. Sometimes the sewer blockage is caused by objects that are thrown in the flush, for example, toys, tissues, napkins, plants, etc. Thus, it is necessary for you to not dump grease or objects in the sink or toilet.
A blocked sewer line shows symptoms that should not be avoided. Take these signs as a warning and call for professional help. A blocked sewer line may cause health problems, give birth to waterborne diseases, and destroys a part of your property. This will cost an enormous amount. So, before any more trouble look for these signs.
Signs that your sewer is blocked:
Sewer Smell:
The sewerage odor from your bathrooms is a result of a clogged sewer line. When the pipes are blocked, and the ventilation pipes are of poor quality, gases back up into your toilet. The gases spread in your bathroom causing health problems. The gases not only back up into the pipes, but the contaminated water also seeps back into the drain. A stinky odor means that water is not leaving the drain even after flushing. The sewer smell is solved by using chemicals. Acids and chemicals are not a long-term solution. You need to look for someone professional who can check the sewer lines.
Multiple Drain Blockage:
Multiple drain blockage happens due to disrupted water flow in the sewer line. Usually, when one drain is blocked, one can use chemicals or a plunger. But when multiple plumbing fixtures are affected around your house, it depicts that the sewer line is clogged and needs immediate attention.
Water backing up:
Water backing from plumbing fixtures is a symptom of blocked sewer lines. When a sewer line is blocked, the water overflows from different drains. For instance, when you flush the toilet, the bathtub will fill with water, water flowing down from the sink might end up in the overflowing toilet, and water leaving the washing machine will come up from the toilet or shower drain. Do remember, problems with only one drain do not mean that the main sewer line is clogged. If the water is backing from only one drain, for instance, water from the washing machine is overflowing from the shower drain, and water from the flush and sink are working properly then the problem is limited to one drain.
Slow draining:
When the sewer line is blocked water does not drain out at the standard speed. Instead, it drains out at a slower pace. Notice the water pace when it drains out from the sink, flush, or bathtub. All plumbing fixtures slow down simultaneously. If only one drain slows down, it shows the problem with the specific drain. If all slows down, it is a sign of sewer line blockage.
Lawn Surface:
The lawn surface becomes unusual when there is a sewer line blockage. The sewer lines pass underground the lawn. When a pipe is leaking, the lawn patches in that area become soggy or form a depression. Something wrong with the lawn surface conveys that the sewer line has problems that need attention before it causes any more trouble.
Low Water Pressure:
One of the signs of a blocked sewer line is low water pressure from fixtures. If the sewer line is blocked, water from all the faucets is flowing at a slow rate. Low water pressure from multiple fixtures is a sign to check the sewer lines. If the slow water flow restricts to one fixture, then the problem is only with the specific water line.
Gurgling sounds:
When you flush the toilet, it makes gurgling sounds or when the water flows down from the sink, it makes a creak or gurgling noise. This happens when the gas, bubbles, or water is trapped, or when the water flow is disrupted. These sounds are resulted due to poor ventilation systems underground.
Recurring clogged drains:
Drains get clogged when debris, grease, or hair remains stuck within the drain. Plungers and chemicals open the clogged drains. When the clogs are recurring despite using acids is a sign of a blocked sewer line.
Check sewer cleanout:
Sewer blockage results when the cleanout has debris or grease. Drain cleanout has a circle or triangle on the head, and is a short pipe connected with the main sewer line. A sewer cleanout is located outside the home, when inside the house, it is called the main house trap. Only professionals should treat the sewer cleanout. However, in emergencies, you can open the cleanout with appropriate tools. After locating the drain cleanout, open the plug of the short pipe. Be careful while opening the plug because the water or waste might flow out with pressure. If the water is standing in the pipe, it is a sign that the sewer line is clogged. In this case, call for professional help. Plumbers will use specific tools to unclog the sewer line.
Sewer line clogging is caused by a myriad of factors. It is caused by roots or branches that grow underground within the pipes. In search of moisture, and light, these roots often grow longer and clog the main lines. Broken pipes play a factor in blocking sewer lines. If the pipes are not of good material, the pipes wear out after a few years disrupting the flow in sewer lines. Grease is also a culprit in clogging the sewer line. With years, the grease from the kitchen line accumulates into a thick layer. This thick layer clogs the main line. Sometimes the sewer blockage is caused by objects that are thrown in the flush, for example, toys, tissues, napkins, plants, etc. Thus, it is necessary for you to not dump grease or objects in the sink or toilet.
A blocked sewer line shows symptoms that should not be avoided. Take these signs as a warning and call for professional help. A blocked sewer line may cause health problems, give birth to waterborne diseases, and destroys a part of your property. This will cost an enormous amount. So, before any more trouble look for these signs.
Signs that your sewer is blocked:
Sewer Smell:
The sewerage odor from your bathrooms is a result of a clogged sewer line. When the pipes are blocked, and the ventilation pipes are of poor quality, gases back up into your toilet. The gases spread in your bathroom causing health problems. The gases not only back up into the pipes, but the contaminated water also seeps back into the drain. A stinky odor means that water is not leaving the drain even after flushing. The sewer smell is solved by using chemicals. Acids and chemicals are not a long-term solution. You need to look for someone professional who can check the sewer lines.
Multiple Drain Blockage:
Multiple drain blockage happens due to disrupted water flow in the sewer line. Usually, when one drain is blocked, one can use chemicals or a plunger. But when multiple plumbing fixtures are affected around your house, it depicts that the sewer line is clogged and needs immediate attention.
Water backing up:
Water backing from plumbing fixtures is a symptom of blocked sewer lines. When a sewer line is blocked, the water overflows from different drains. For instance, when you flush the toilet, the bathtub will fill with water, water flowing down from the sink might end up in the overflowing toilet, and water leaving the washing machine will come up from the toilet or shower drain. Do remember, problems with only one drain do not mean that the main sewer line is clogged. If the water is backing from only one drain, for instance, water from the washing machine is overflowing from the shower drain, and water from the flush and sink are working properly then the problem is limited to one drain.
Slow draining:
When the sewer line is blocked water does not drain out at the standard speed. Instead, it drains out at a slower pace. Notice the water pace when it drains out from the sink, flush, or bathtub. All plumbing fixtures slow down simultaneously. If only one drain slows down, it shows the problem with the specific drain. If all slows down, it is a sign of sewer line blockage.
Lawn Surface:
The lawn surface becomes unusual when there is a sewer line blockage. The sewer lines pass underground the lawn. When a pipe is leaking, the lawn patches in that area become soggy or form a depression. Something wrong with the lawn surface conveys that the sewer line has problems that need attention before it causes any more trouble.
Low Water Pressure:
One of the signs of a blocked sewer line is low water pressure from fixtures. If the sewer line is blocked, water from all the faucets is flowing at a slow rate. Low water pressure from multiple fixtures is a sign to check the sewer lines. If the slow water flow restricts to one fixture, then the problem is only with the specific water line.
Gurgling sounds:
When you flush the toilet, it makes gurgling sounds or when the water flows down from the sink, it makes a creak or gurgling noise. This happens when the gas, bubbles, or water is trapped, or when the water flow is disrupted. These sounds are resulted due to poor ventilation systems underground.
Recurring clogged drains:
Drains get clogged when debris, grease, or hair remains stuck within the drain. Plungers and chemicals open the clogged drains. When the clogs are recurring despite using acids is a sign of a blocked sewer line.
Check sewer cleanout:
Sewer blockage results when the cleanout has debris or grease. Drain cleanout has a circle or triangle on the head, and is a short pipe connected with the main sewer line. A sewer cleanout is located outside the home, when inside the house, it is called the main house trap. Only professionals should treat the sewer cleanout. However, in emergencies, you can open the cleanout with appropriate tools. After locating the drain cleanout, open the plug of the short pipe. Be careful while opening the plug because the water or waste might flow out with pressure. If the water is standing in the pipe, it is a sign that the sewer line is clogged. In this case, call for professional help. Plumbers will use specific tools to unclog the sewer line.
02/10/2022