Common Sewer Line Issues

Recognizing common sewer line issues is essential so you can have them repaired before they become major issues resulting in more costly repairs. You should also be familiar with common signs of sewer line problems and maintaining healthy lines.

Some of the more common sewer line issues include:

• Clogged sewer line
• Root intrusion
• Pipe corrosion
• Broken or leaking joints
• Sewer line collapse

Signs of Sewer Line Problems

Long before you have major sewer line issues, your home’s plumbing system will most likely provide you with several warning signs of sewer line problems, such as:

• Unpleasant odors
• Slow drains
• Sewage backup
• Gurgling sounds
• Signs of water damage

Sewer Line Repair and Maintenance

To help resolve sewer line problems when they occur, you should consider the following sewer line repair and maintenance services available from your local plumber:

• Professional sewer line cleaning
• Tree root removal
• Pipe repairs
• Sewer line replacement

Maintaining a Health Sewer Line

You can do several different things to maintain a healthy sewer line. First, you should never flush any large or bulky objects, cat litter, feminine hygiene products, or diapers down your toilet.

Next, you should add drain covers over all your drains. These will help catch hair, larger food particles, and other debris from getting into the drain line. To clean the drain cover, empty it into your trash can and wipe it out with a damp cloth.

You can also use bacterial products periodically to help break down waste and reduce the risks of clogs in the sewer line, such as Bio-Clean. Lastly, you will want your plumber to perform regular maintenance and camera inspections to ensure your sewer lines are healthy.

Be sure to check out our infographic that provides further details about common sewer line issues. Should you notice any sewer line problems, contact the professional plumbers at Christianson Air Conditioning & Plumbing at 512-246-5400 today.