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Signs That Your Home's Sewer Line Is in Need of Repair

5 May 2018
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If your home is connected to a municipal sewer system, there is a large pipe called the sewer line that runs from your property to the sewer system. While a sewer line is designed to be long-lasting and durable, it can develop problems. Knowing the signs of a sewer line problem can give you the opportunity to hire a plumber to make repairs before the issues cause further damage and necessitate replacing parts of your sewer line. Some of the most common signs that your sewer line is in need of repair include:

Slow Draining Throughout the House

If your home's sewer line has a clog or blockage, waste from your home will not be able to flow properly from the house to the municipal sewer system. One major sign that a sewer line is in need of repair is slow draining in multiple drains in your home. When the sewer line is blocked, wastewater from sinks and showers have nowhere to go. Drain cleaners and other DIY methods will not help if you have slow draining due to a blocked sewer line; the best thing that you can do is hire an experienced plumber who can make repairs and clear your sewer line.

Bad Odors

When a home's sewer line is working properly, waste is quickly pushed from the house into the sewer system. If your sewer line has issues that need to be repaired, waste and sewage may get stuck in the pipes, leading to bad odors. If you notice the odor of raw sewage inside your home or while walking around your property, there is most likely an issue with your sewer line that needs to be repaired promptly to avoid more serious problems.

Low Water Levels in Toilet

If you want a good idea about the health of your sewer line, pay attention to the water levels in the toilet bowls after flushing. If a sewer line is in good condition, a toilet bowl should fill to the same level after a toilet is flushed. Low water levels or fluctuating water levels are usually due to an issue with the sewer line.

Don't ignore low or fluctuating water levels in the toilets in your home. While they may not seem like a big deal, noticing minor signs of a sewer line issue early can ensure that you can arrange for a sewer line repair before something more serious happens that can be considered a plumbing emergency.