Many homeowners don’t pay much attention to their sewer lines until something goes wrong with them, unlike drain lines, which typically only back up in one fixture or room. A major line clog, on the other hand, will cause all toilets and fixtures to stop functioning immediately.
Minor clogs can often be cleared with just a drain snake; for more serious blockages further in the sewer line, however, additional tools will likely be necessary to break them up and clear your way. Contact a professional drain and sewer plumber Salisbury, for more information.
Clogged Drains
Drains are an integral component of life–but when they become blocked, it can be an immense source of frustration. From an unpleasant kitchen sink smell to overflowing tubs or slow-moving showers, blocked drains can be a tremendous hassle.
Clogged drains often develop over time as grease, hair and soap scum accumulate inside pipes. If only one drain seems affected, try plunging or employing a plumber’s snake/auger to remove the blockage.
If multiple drains appear blocked at once, there could be an issue with your sewer line. To be safe, locate and open up your basement sewer cleanout before feeding in a plumbing snake to break up and clear away any clogs in wall pipe drains.
Clogged Toilets
An overflowing toilet can be a serious annoyance that causes wastewater and debris to go back into your home, creating costly repairs later. If this occurs, call an experienced plumber as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary expenditures on costly repairs.
Preventing clogs begins by restricting what can be flushed. Toilets were intended to handle only human waste and toilet paper; anything else should go in the trash. Products like baby wipes, cotton swabs and sanitary products are nonbiodegradable so they can cause significant issues with drain pipes and sewer systems; older pipes often corrode, leading to potential blockages. Contact a professional drain and sewer plumber Salisbury, for more information.
Clogged Showers
Hair, soap scum, dead skin cells and other debris often clog shower drains, while small items that drop into the bath, such as toys, rings and papers, also contribute to these blockages.
Pouring baking soda and vinegar down a drain that has become blocked can start a chemical reaction that breaks up buildup. Pour multiple times until its effectiveness has been fully realized.
Clogged Sinks
Clogs in sinks usually result from food or hair becoming lodged inside the drain and creating an unpleasant odour throughout your home. Left untreated, sink clogs may lead to water backup and costly pipe damage that may force a costly plumber to visit to remedy.
Plunging may be all it takes to clear away clogs. If this fails, try mixing baking soda and vinegar: Pour one-half cup of table salt down the drain, followed by one cup of hot water, before continuing your efforts with boiling water pouring down from above.
Clogged Sewer Lines
If your toilet or drain starts clogging and overflowing, it’s time to call a plumber from Distinct Plumbing. However, if the issue lies within your main sewer line, it could prove more complex in terms of solving it. In such an instance, additional tools and expertise might be required. Contact a professional drain and sewer plumber Salisbury, for more information.
Simple drain clogs can usually be cleared with plunging and drain snakes; however, if multiple drains in different parts of your house begin clogging at once, it may indicate something more sinister afoot in your main sewer line that needs attention.
Look out for signs that your main line may be blocked, such as water puddles in your yard, sewage backing into your home or hearing gurgling noises when flushing the toilet. Also, watch for plants near drain lines as tree roots could penetrate them and block your way to getting to water quickly enough.