Catching and Preventing Sewer Line Problems
Problems within the sewer line are usually detected once homeowners begin to notice warning signs of problems. Being able to catch sewer line issues is important so homeowners can call for repair services. However, caring for the sewer line also includes preventing issues from occurring. This blog post will share some ways for homeowners to catch and help prevent problems with their sewer lines.
Clogged Sewer Line
Garbage disposals are not designed to handle many types of food waste, so to help avoid sewer line clogs and garbage disposal problems, it’s important to avoid putting waste like eggshells, pasta, coffee grounds, oil, fats, grease, and more down the drains. Additionally, household residents should be careful what gets flushed to avoid a sewer line clog. Hair, wipes, tissues, and more should not be flushed. Only human waste and toilet paper should go down the toilets.
When clogged sewer lines occur, it’s crucial to have them cleared before they cause additional problems for the household. Some signs of a clog include slow drains, backed-up drains or toilets, and foul smells. Drain cleaning methods that plumbers may use to eliminate sewer line clogs include hydro jetting or using a plumber’s snake.
Leaking Sewer Line
Another way to care for sewer lines is to help prevent and catch sewer line leaks. One way to help avoid a sewer line leak is by following the tips to prevent sewer line clogs, as an untreated or severely clogged line can lead to a leak. So people should be extremely careful what goes down the toilets and drains.
A sewer line leak has some different warning signs than a water leak from the home’s water line. Signs of a leaking sewer line can include wet spots or puddles of sewage in the lawn, foul smells, more insects and pests, unusual landscape growth, and slow drains. Plumbers need to be called for sewer line repair as soon as possible when a sewage leak is detected because it can cause many problems, such as cracks and damage to the home’s foundation.
Plumbing Maintenance
In addition to the above tips for helping prevent and catch leaking and clogged sewer lines, another way that sewer line problems can be found or prevented is by scheduling professional plumbing maintenance. Routine plumbing maintenance should typically be done on an annual basis.
During a maintenance visit, plumbers will perform some tasks to help avoid plumbing problems. They will also inspect the plumbing, which allows them to identify potential problems and fix them before they get worse and cause more issues for the household. Maintenance can include a sewer video inspection, allowing a look into the sewer line where any issues can be found.
About Henco Plumbing Services
Henco Plumbing Services has been serving the Clark County area since 2015. They provide same-day service, flat-rate pricing, and award-winning service. Call them for drain cleaning and sewer line repair services in Vancouver, WA.
