Clogged drains can be very frustrating, but a clogged sewer line is worse because all drains become blocked when this happens. Your sewer line is responsible for safely transporting all of your home’s wastewater from your residence to keep your home safe and healthy.
When your home’s sewer line becomes clogged, all of the wastewater leaving your home gets backed-up in your main sewer pipe exiting your home. These clogs can cause sewage backflow and other plumbing emergencies if left untreated, which makes being able to identify a sewer line clog very important. Here at Hammond Services, we care about the health and safety of your home, so we are here to educate and inform so you understand what to look for. If you experience any of the problems mentioned below, you need to call a plumbing professional.
Clogged or Slow Sinks, Bathtubs, or Showers
Typically, a single clogged drain is considered relatively minor, but multiple clogged drains indicate a more serious issue is occurring. If your sink and shower drains are slow or completely backed up, you most likely have a sewer clog.
Strange Sounds & Odors
Can you hear gurgling or bubbling sounds coming from your sink or shower drains after you flush the toilet? Do your drains emit a foul sewage smell? These are common signs of a sewer line clog and need to be addressed right away.
Clogged Toilets
The occasional toilet clog is totally normal, but if you are constantly reaching for the plunger, something is wrong. The issue is especially serious if your toilet overflows often.
Water Backs Up When Using Plumbing Fixtures
When your sewer line is clogged, wastewater is blocked by the clog when it is trying to leave. This can often result in the wastewater coming back up through different drains in your home when you use your plumbing fixtures.
Call your plumber if:
Water backs up into your sink, shower, or bathtub when you flush the toilet
Water backs up into your sink, shower, or bathtub when you run your washing machine
Water rises in your toilet when you use your sink or shower
Your toilet makes gurgling sounds when you turn on the sink
What to Do Next
Unfortunately, DIY unclogging tricks won’t work on serious sewer line clogs. These clogs can take place deep within your line, making them very difficult to treat. If you suspect your sewer line is blocked, turn to the plumbing professionals at Hammond Services. Our skilled plumbers are here to provide reliable drain cleaning and sewer repair services guaranteed to get your system back up and running perfectly in no time.
Call Hammond Services at
(770) 525-5910.
We look forward to serving you!
