Here's everything you need to know about your different options.If you have foul smells of sewage leaking from your drains and building up in your home, your sewer pipes are most likely failing to drain effectively into the main.
Yet most people never think about cleaning their sewer lines.Three warning signsIt is a fact that many sewer lines in Quebec are old.
Years of wastewater has been recklessly circulated through these pipes, so it's no wonder that many show reduced flow.
Signs that your sewer lines may be blocked with debris include:Backflow of water through drains in your home;A gurgling sound coming from your drains;Slowly draining sinks, tubs, etc.If, while operating your dishwasher or washer, you notice that water is collecting at the drain in your basement, you probably have an obstruction in your sewer lines.What is blocking my sewer lines?What kind of debris is usually found?
Plumbers suggest the following:Avoid using the facilities;Turn off the water;Remove the rubber stopper from the cleaning hose in your yard;Call a professional sewer cleaner (a plumber).The plumber: an allyIt is important to get professional help when you realize that you may have a blocked or damaged sewer line.A sewer line cleaning professional has all the necessary equipment to clean a sewer line and is specially trained to use this equipment.If the pipe is broken or has collapsed, a professional sewer line cleaner may also install new pipes.The latest technologyYou might be surprised at the technology that applies to cleaning sewer lines.First, the technician may suggest a video inspection, but it is usually cheaper to use a suction cup unblocker first.If this simple, inexpensive method doesn't clean the pipe, then a video inspection can determine exactly where the blockage is - without disturbing the ground above.Pipe burst techniqueAnother reasonably new technology is pipe bursting, or trenchless pipe replacement.If a video inspection shows that tree roots have entered the sewer pipes, or the pipes are corroded or have collapsed, this method of pipe replacement won't require digging your yard or breaking your driveway.Hydrojet cleaningFinally, consider the hydrojet.
By pumping high pressure water through your lines, a technician can safely scrub them without chemicals, removing not only debris but also years of sand, silt and grease build-up.This alternative to disgorging with a ferret is quick, affordable and environmentally friendly, and is an excellent maintenance tool.Once your pipes are unblocked, experts recommend protecting yourself against backflow from sewer lines by filling your sinks with water every month and then letting the water drain, which could unblock the pipes.A Quick Guide to Trenchless Pipe RepairNothing is worse than repairing or replacing a household sewer pipe.