How and Why Main Sewers Clog- Fredrick, MD

All of the plumbing fixtures drains, and pipes in your Fredrick, MD home are connected by the main sewer line. It's the biggest (and most important) part of the plumbing system.

Due to improper use of these fixtures, drains, and pipes, as well as a variety of other external factors, the main sewer line can take a beating over time. The main sewer line can clog (or even collapse) over time, necessitating costly repairs or replacement. This deterioration can quickly turn into a headache that you don't need!

Knowing what causes clogs in sewer lines and how to recognize warning signs can help you save money on repairs or replacements.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF A CLOGGED SEWER LINE?

A clogged drain, a slow-running sink, or a bathtub frustrates almost every homeowner. While a single clog is inconvenient, clearing it is usually simple.

What happens if your drains all clog at the same time, on the other hand? A clogged sewer drain is one possibility. If drain-clearing efforts fail, a sewer line (or even a section of one) may need to be repaired or replaced. The most common signs that it's time for a repair or replacement are as follows:

Severe Pipe Damage- When sewer pipes break or rupture, sewage cannot flow freely through the system, resulting in immediate and frequent backups. Sewer pipe damage can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Shifting soil, settling, increased traffic on the ground above, or the use of heavy construction equipment above ground can all cause sewer pipe rupture.
An older pipe has corroded, causing it to break or collapse.
Water and sewage can leak from joints where the seals between sections of pipe have broken, allowing water and sewage to escape.

Sagging Sewer Line- Sagging sewer lines occur over time and are out of a homeowner's control. When a section of a "bellied" pipe sinks due to ground or soil conditions, the entire pipe sinks. The low point in the line will begin to collect paper and waste, causing blockages to occur again and again.

Tree Root Infiltration- Clay or other porous materials were sometimes used in older sewer lines. Furthermore, the connections between pipe sections were not as tight as they are today with PVC pipes. The roots of trees and shrubs seek out water sources as they grow. If they latch onto a sewer pipe, they will grow into it to gain access to the water within. The line may break as the roots grow larger.

Flushing Debris Down the Toilet- It's critical to understand what you can and can't flush down the toilet for the sake of your plumbing system's health. If you use your toilet as a trash can, your sewer line will clog. The most important thing to remember when flushing the toilet is to flush only human waste and toilet paper.

Pouring Grease Down the Drain- When it comes to clogging lines, grease, fats, and oil are some of the most common culprits. Never, ever pour grease, oil, or other fats down the drain. Pour hot grease into a coffee can or jar at all times. You can throw it away once it has solidified. Many people believe that pouring hot water down the drain will remove grease.

This isn't the case at all.

WARNING SIGNS YOU MIGHT HAVE A SEWER LINE ISSUE