You might think that the only things that go down drains are liquids and solids. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! Even if you don’t think about it, you know that liquids like water and coffee flow down drains. But what about all that nasty stuff that you can’t see – like hair and toilet paper? Well, all of those items can also flow down drains. And if the drains in your home have been clogged or backed up recently, you know exactly what they’ve been clogged with – all of those nasty items! Because of the volume of water that flows through our sewer systems every day, it can often get backed up, resulting in clogged drains and sewer lines. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening again… and again… and again… Stay tuned for more info!
In general, sewage drains are usually laid out in a grid that travels underneath your home. They will usually be between four and six inches wide and can extend from the foundation of your home all the way to the street, depending on where you live. There are usually about 200 miles of sewer pipes in the United States. This grid is made up of numerous smaller pipes called “manholes.” These manholes are usually located in the backyard of homes, garages, or basements. In general, the larger pipes that travel under your property will be made of cast iron or PVC (see below for more details). The smaller pipes that feed into these larger ones are usually made of clay or some other type of plastic.
If you have recently experienced a clogged or backed up sewer line, there are a few things you can do to figure out if your drains are clogged or not. The best way to do this is to call a plumbing company and have them come out to inspect your drains. They will be able to inspect the inside of your drains and determine if they are clogged or not. If they do find that your drains are clogged, they can unclog them and save you the time, effort, and money that would have otherwise been spent on digging them out and replacing them with new pipes. Here is a list of some of the signs that your drains might be clogged:
If you want to prevent your drains from becoming clogged, you will need to keep your drains clean. This means that you should be putting a lot of effort into cleaning out your drains on a regular basis. Here are some tips on how you can do this:
It can be hard to figure out if your drains are clogged or not. Fortunately, there are a few signs and ways you can tell if your drains are clogged. If you notice any of these signs, it’s probably a good idea to contact a plumbing company to come out and inspect your drains.