Determining Where Your Pipes Are Clogged

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When you notice you have a slow draining sink or shower, your first thought will likely be a clogged drain pipe, which is true in most cases. However, there are times when you try plunging a drain or even snaking out a clog, yet the drain continues to be slow. It may be that your clogged drain isn’t just under your sink, or even in your home. You may have a clogged sewer line. 

Troubleshooting A Clogged Sewer Pipes

If you aren’t sure whether you have an interior pipe or an exterior sewer pipe which may be clogged, there are a few ways to troubleshoot and perhaps better determine where the clog is located. Although any clogged pipe will cause one slow drain, sewer pipe clogs will cause drains throughout the house to  eventually back up. The first signs include: 

  • Lowest drains. The first drains to be affected by a sewer pipe clog will be those at the lowest level of the house. In other words, if the only sink in your home that is not draining is upstairs, then it is most likely an interior clogged pipe.
     
  • Odor. A sewer clog can cause a distinct sewage odor in your home, especially through the drains closest to the outdoors.
     
  • Multiple slow drains. If you noticed your toilet, sink and shower are all draining slow at the same time, it is time to call your local sewer service professional. 

Knowing which drain is clogged is the first step to fixing the problem. If it is a sewer pipe, many clogs can be cleared with the use of techniques like hydrojetting, offered by your sewer professional.

Posted on behalf of Find Local Sewer Septic

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