Main Sewer Drain Clogs

The main sewer drain is an important part of your home’s plumbing. It is something most people rarely think about because it is out of sight and usually works as intended. A number of causes can create a clogged drain. In addition to a broken pipe, these include tree roots, solid objects flushed down the toilet and an excess amount of food and grease being washed down the kitchen sink.A clog in the main sewer drain can cause serious problems. Because wastewater has nowhere to go, it can back up into other parts of your household plumbing including sinks, toilets and shower. A slow drain at one sink or another plumbing fixture is usually a sign that the blockage is near that particular drain. If all the drains in your home are slow or appear backed up, it is a sign of a clogged main sewer line. Other signs of a main drain clog include bubbles in the toilet when draining the bathroom sink and water appearing in the tub drain when the toilet is flushed. To prevent the unsanitary conditions created by a backup of waste into your home, you should not use any plumbing until the clog is cleared. As a result, a blocked sewer line is considered an emergency and should be cleaned out as quickly as possible.

Contact us at Sunshine Plumbing, Heating & Air. Over-the-counter drain clog removers are ineffective at clearing clogs caused by solid objects and tree roots. These chemicals may also harm pipes. Our service vans are filled with the tools, such as modern computer and camera technology, required to locate, diagnose and remove clogs of all types and sizes from interior and exterior pipes.