Simple Ways to Help Identify and Avoid Issues With the Sewer Line
There is no homeowner who wants to deal with sewer line problems like clogs and leaks. So, it is crucial that households do their part to help avoid them and catch them quickly when they occur so a plumber can be called to fix them before it causes costly messes and damage. This post will share some easy ways for people to help prevent and catch problems with sewer lines, such as clogs and leaks.
Clogged Sewer Line
An important factor in preventing sewer line clogs is being mindful of what ends up in the sewer lines through the home's drains and toilets. The only item that should be flushed along with human waste is toilet paper, with everything else being disposed of in the garbage. There are also lots of food and non-food items that should stay out of the sewer line, even when the drain has a garbage disposal. Oils, fats, and grease should not go down the drain. Neither should things like fibrous foods, coffee grounds, eggshells, foods that expand in water, and more.
If a sewer line clog does happen, a plumber should be called for drain cleaning to clear it and restore proper flow to the pipes. Some common signs of sewer line clogs are slow draining, bad smells from the drains, gurgling sounds from drains, and water and sewage backups.
Sewer Line Leak
Keeping an eye out for the signs of a leaking sewer pipe and calling for sewer line repair as soon as possible is also important to help avoid the headache of leaking sewage causing costly damages. Sewer line leaks can lead to signs like overgrown patches of grass outside the home, puddles or wet spots in the yard, pest and insect infestations, and foul odors inside and outside the home.
An important way to help avoid a leaking sewer line is by preventing clogs and having any existing clogs cleared quickly. This is because sewer line clogs are one possible cause of a leaking sewer line. So, if signs of a clogged or damaged and leaking sewer pipe are noticed, a professional should be called immediately.
Schedule Preventative Maintenance
Another step for homeowners to take that can help avoid and catch problems is to schedule regular plumbing maintenance with a professional. While people in the home can take steps to catch and prevent issues like clogged sewer lines, plumbers have special equipment that can help them catch and prevent problems as well during a plumbing inspection.
For example, plumbers can perform a sewer video inspection, which is a non-invasive way to inspect the sewer line to look for problems and find its cause and location. During a maintenance visit, plumbers can find and help prevent problems not only with the sewer line but the entire plumbing system. Typically, plumbing maintenance should be scheduled once a year.
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