If you’ve ever had a clogged toilet or used an outdoor plumbing fixture such as a laundry sink, you know how frustrating it can be. Sewer clogs can happen to anyone, but with the right maintenance and prevention techniques, you can significantly reduce their frequency. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to help keep your drains flowing freely. The key is identifying what needs attention before it becomes an emergency and then acting quickly to fix it. Here are some tips to help prevent sewer clogs in your home and commercial properties throughout the year.
Before you dig any deeper, you need to know exactly what is happening in your drains. Unfortunately, many people don’t pay attention to their drains, which can lead to a clog. To find out what is causing your drains to back up, there are a few tools you can use. If you have a large commercial property, you may want to hire a plumbing contractor to come out and take a look at your drains. If you are doing a home plumbing repair, there are a few simple things you can do to check your drains. First, look at the walls around the drains. If you see stains or discoloration, that could be a sign of a sewer back-up. You can also use a plunger to see if it causes a backup. If it does, that means there is a blockage farther down the line that needs attention.
This doesn’t just apply to toilets. You should be cleaning out your drains regularly, especially if you have a septic system. If you have a sewer line that comes out of your home, you will also want to be cleaning the pipe that comes into your home. You can do this manually with a snake or a cleaning tool, or you can use a plumbing-cleaning service. These services will use an industrial-grade hose and tool that can help you get into the pipes and get rid of all of the debris and buildup in the pipes. If you have a septic system, you want to make sure you are using the correct amount of water. If you are using too much water, you are inviting problems with your septic system. You should also be using food-safe chemicals to clean out your drains.
This is a common mistake made by people who don’t know their drains well enough. Many people put items in the toilet or the bathroom sink that will clog the pipes. First, you should never put anything in the toilet that doesn’t belong there. This includes feminine hygiene products, diapers, and wipes. Second, you should not put anything in the bathroom sink that doesn’t belong in the kitchen sink, such as pasta, rice, and vegetables. If you have a composting or anaerobic digestion system, you can use those items in your kitchen sink.
If you have a nearby lake or river, you may want to install a back-flow prevention device. This is a device that is installed in the pipe that connects to your house. The device actually pushes water into your house if the water pressure in the pipe is higher than the water pressure in the public utility. This is a great way to protect your home from damage caused by water pressure. If a pipe floods, the device will prevent the water from entering your home.
We’ve all done it. You’re in a hurry and you flush something that doesn’t belong in the toilet. You may have put a napkin or paper towel in the toilet, or perhaps you’ve tried to flush a piece of food. This is the number one cause of sewer clogs. Toilet paper and paper towels can clog pipes, and food can cause an unpleasant smell and back-up. The best way to avoid this is to use a toilet-seat lid. Not only will this keep food out of the toilet, but it will also help keep the lid from getting clogged with toilet paper. Food, paper, and other trash should never be thrown down the toilet.
If you notice that water is coming out of your drains in large quantities, that could be a sign of a clog. You can use a plunger to clear out the water in your drains, but you should never use a plunger to clear a toilet. You can also use a wet vacuum to clear out the drains. If you have a large commercial property, you may want to hire a professional to clear out your drains. This will help prevent the problem from getting worse and will make the rest of the year much easier.