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Clogged Drains
Clogged drains tend to occur at the most
horrid times, causing much unanticipated stress over figuring
out a quick resolution. Often, the problem is simple. Typically
it is due to a clogged toilet drain or tub drain. In rare
occasions there may be a heavy duty blockage in the main
sewage line.
There are many places in the house where
a clogged drain may occur. The kitchen sink, bathroom sink,
and bathroom tub are common places as well. In a bathroom
tub, the build up of hair is usually the leading cause of
a clogged drain. This can be fixed by running boiling hot
water down the drain, or by using a plunger or hand auger.
The smell of sewage backing up is usually
the first indicator that the drain blockage is happening
at more than one location. At this point is in your best
interest to call for processional help from a local plumber.
Sometimes the sewage back up is related
to the line running from your house to the main line running
to your street. Certain locations have issues related to
tree roots that tend to interfere with main pipe lines.
You will typically have problems with drainage backing up
in your basement if this is the issue. An easy and cheap
way to kill tree roots is by using copper sulfate. This
chemical will destroy roots that are forming in the bottom
of the pip line.
Keeping your sewage system up to par is
very important to your home. I'm sure the people in your
family would agree that having a properly functioning sewage
system is definitely a must. However, sometimes even when
we do keep our pipes clean, something will still go wrong.
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