What You Should Know About Sewer Lines
A sewer line is as simple as it sounds. It’s the main pipe that runs from your home toward the main sewer, outside of your home. Water from the entirety of your home passes through it on its way to the sewer, from every sink, toilet, and tub.
- Common Issues with Sewer Lines: The primary cause of sewer line problems is often clogging, typically resulting from the improper disposal of items down drains and toilets. Items such as paper towels, disposable wipes, grease, food waste, and feminine hygiene products can accumulate over time, leading to blockages and disruptions in the flow of wastewater.
- Sewer Line Maintenance and Solutions: In some cases, simply removing the source of a clog may not provide a long-term solution. Due to the nature of our sewer lines being hidden from sight and out of mind, it is commonplace for years of build-up and natural wear and tear to occur before problems start to show. Miller's Services offers sewer line cleanouts to address existing problems or prevent them before they occur.
If you’re experiencing frequent disruptions to your plumbing from your sewer line, it might be time for a full replacement. Sometimes, the wear and tear on a line or the build-up is simply too much for a cleanout to be effective long-term. Nature can also cause issues with a sewer line. Things like the shifting of the earth or tree roots can create the need for a full sewer line replacement. While that may seem daunting, it can save you money and your sanity in the long run.