All the drains and toilets in your home go to your sewer line.
When your main sewer is clogged, you may notice various signs coming from your home. You may notice different types of these issues, for example, when the washing machine empties, your toilet may gurgle or even worse, sewage may enter your basement or bathtub drains.
If you suspect that your sewer line is clogged, read on to learn more or call ViaDrain Services at 514-913-7246 / 514-91D-RAIN for quick and professional help.
What causes a blocked sewer line?
Do you have mature trees in your yard? If this is the case, you are at greater risk because tree roots are one of the main reasons for sewer line blockage. In search of water and nutrients, roots can grow in the tiny cracks where the pipe pieces fit together. As the root grows and expands, it creates leaks and eventually masses of roots can completely fill and block the pipe.
Another common reason why your main sewer drain may be clogged. This is the act of flushing inappropriate items down the toilet. Don’t know what should and shouldn’t be rinsed? Keep it simple: if it’s not toilet paper or human waste, don’t flush it. Many people mistakenly believe that wipes and tissues can be rinsed, but this is simply not true. These materials tend not to break down easily and are likely to clog sewer lines.
How to tell if you have a sewer drain plug
A clogged sink or toilet drain is a nuisance, but a blocked main sewer is a whole other problem. It can stop all your toilets and drains from working.