After noticing that your sinks are not draining as quickly as they should, you may have discovered that they are now backing up. Especially if the problem is widespread throughout your home, the likely culprit is a clogged sewer line.
However, a clogged main sewage line can cause more issues than simply not being able to drain your sinks. Below are a couple of other problems that are often caused by a blockage in the line if you do not have them cleaned out as soon as possible by a plumber.
1. Wastewater from the Toilet or Washing Machine Will Come up Through Your Other Drains
One problem that a blocked sewer line will cause in your home is that excess wastewater from high-volume fixtures and appliances will come up through the other drains. When you flush the toilet or water is drained from the washing machine, the load of wastewater and the pressure on the line greatly increase.
Because of the blockage, the sewage will not be able to drain out of the sewer line. Instead, it will back up into the other drains of your home, contaminating your kitchen and bathroom sinks and shower with wastewater.
2. Pressure Caused by the Backflow of Sewage Can Break the Seals Around the Toilets
Along with sewage backing up into the drains, another problem caused by a blockage in the mainline is that it could damage the seals around the toilets in your home. Because of the excess sewage within the line, the backflow will create excessive pressure on the seals.
When these seals break, you will also have sewage leaking out from around the bottoms of the toilets, especially when you flush one of them. If the blockage is not cleaned out and the damaged seals are not replaced by a professional, the entire seal could become damaged, which will create a larger mess.
Besides not being able to drain your bathtub and sinks, a clogged sewer line will also cause waste to come up through the drains and could even break the seals around your toilets. Because you do not know where the clog is located within the main sewer line, fixing the issue requires a professional with the tools and experience. Contact a plumber in your area that offers sewer cleaning services to schedule a time for them to come to your home to take care of the problem for you.
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