Plumbing is easily on of the most important inventions ever made. It has allowed us to control and direct water into our homes for our own uses, as well as keep clean and dirty water separated for the sake of our health, hygiene, and well-being. So what happens when the plumbing in your home is less than par. If your drains are all clogging, slow to drain, or you smell a funny smell when water sits in your sink then you may be experiencing a clog in your main sewer line. At Prestige Plumbing we think it is important to educate everyone on what to do if they are having a plumbing emergency, so we are going to give you tips on how to tell if you have a clogged main sewer line, and what steps to take if it turns out you do.
How to tell if your main sewer line is clogged:
- If more than one drain in your house is running slowly, it is probably not a coincidence, but a sign that one clog is causing issues for all of them. Usually it will start on the first floor of your home, and as it gets worse will travel to the second floor drains.
- One major sign that you have a clog is if water is backing up from one drain to another. If you notice that water is starting to come up out of your shower or bath drains, or that your toilet fills with water when you are using a drain, then chances are your main sewer line is clogged.
- If you hear a gurgling sound when you run water down the drain, flush the toilet, or run the washing machine, then that drain is having issues draining. The noises you hear is the water trying its hardest to get around the blockage.
- Last but not least, if you smell sewage odors coming from your drains that is a pretty clear sign that sewage water is backing up into them and that you need to take care of the situation fast.
How to care for a main sewer clog:
If you are a DIY kind of person here are a few steps you can take to help unclog your sewer main line.
- Stop using your water. With no other place to go it is just going to keep backing up into your home, causing an even bigger mess than you have already.
- If you can find your sewers clean out line then you may be able to release the pressure and get the water to drain by opening the cap. Sometimes they are located in your home, but if it is in your basement or crawl space, it is best to call Prestige Plumbing so we can take care of it. This avoids unnecessary water damage to your house.
- And lastly if you are brave enough, you can try to unclog the line on your own with a professional-grade plumbing snake. Adversely, you could just call us and we will come do the dirty work for you.
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