Common Signs of a Home Sewer Line Backup

 

To ensure your home is protected from a costly sewer repair project, it’s important to be aware of the various causes of sewer line backups. One of the most common causes of sewer backups is tree roots. Tree roots are hungry, and they are always looking for water and nutrients. Did you know that tree roots are the most common problem when it comes to a clogged sewer line? That’s right. Tree roots cause more main line problems than anything else. Don’t worry; if your sewer line is backed up, the solution is simple. Pick up your phone and call a team of professionals that specializes in sewer line repair.

How to know if your sewer lines are clogged

There are various noticeable signs that are associated with severe sewer line backups. If you listen, you will be able to catch the issue before it becomes a serious problem. The last thing you want is for raw sewage to leak out into your home. When a sewer line is clogged, the water will flow to the lowest drain in your home. That is often a basement shower.

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If you notice an odd smell or a sewage backflow in your shower, this is a sign of a sewer line backup issue in your home. All of that bacteria and filth will ruin your carpet and make it so you have to replace your drywall. Repair work can be expensive, so make certain you listen. Another way to confirm a main sewer line clog issue is to listen to your toilet.  If you just did a load of laundry and your toilet starts to gurgle, you know there is a problem. The gurgling will sound similar to your coffee pot when it percolates.

Sometimes you may experience a sewer line backup within a branch line. The sewer pipes in your home are built like a tree. The main line is the trunk that leads to the sewer outside. Then there are branch lines that run from all the sinks, toilets and showers. If the clog is in a branch, you will only have problems with the drains connected to that branch line. If the clog is in your trunk line, every drain in your home will suffer.

 

A Simple Solution for Sewer Backup Issues

If you have an older home, the tree roots that surround your home may be responsible for the sewer  backup. If you house is newer, it might be something your kid flushed down the toilet. It could even be a wad of wipes that weren’t flushable. No matter what the sewer backup problem is, you can call the staff at Team Electric to receive assistance. We are ready to assist you with any plumbing problem. From water heater repair, water line installation, to sump pump repair, our team is able to accommodate your emergency. When it comes to your sewer system, we understand the plumbing. Our technicians are problem solvers, they will be able to find the problem and create a solution. When you want the best in New Jersey plumbing, you need the experts with Team Electric Plumbing & Air.

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