As far as plumbing problems go, sewer repair probably doesn’t rank high on anyone’s list. Shower clog–maybe there’s some hair caught in the drain. Leaky faucet–maybe the aerator needs a good cleaning. On the other hand, when your sewer line is backing up through a floor drain in your Coral Springs, FL, or even multiple drains, you have what’s known as a plumbing emergency. Fortunately, MainLine Plumbing can help. We offer sewer repair and other residential plumbing services. Of course, considering the mess of drain backups, you may be wondering if you can prevent sewer lines from backing up. Here’s what we have to say about that:
Sewer Line Backups: Can You Prevent Them?
In some cases, it may not be possible to prevent a sewer line from backing up into your home. However, there are many things you can do to greatly reduce the chance that you’ll experience a backup. Various factors can cause the line to back up, including heavy rainstorms. You can’t control the weather, of course, and when so much rain falls that the city’s sewer lines can’t handle the inflow, you could experience backup.
On the other hand, the backup may be associated with lifestyle habits–flushing items that shouldn’t be flushed, for example. So, in many ways, you can prevent sewer line backups from occurring with the following tips:
Grease, Fats, and Oils
It’s never a good idea to allow fats, grease, or oil to get into your drains. Even a little bit here and there can lead to a serious clog down the road. The clog can occur in your drain pipe or even in your sewer line. If you ever leave grease in a pan overnight, you’ll find by morning that the grease will have hardened. That’s also what happens to grease and fats in your drains. They harden. Imagine that you have a bend in the pipes, hair and other debris gets caught in the drain. Then you have grease trapped in that hair and debris. That can turn into a veritable wall of gunk clogging up your pipe.
While the grease and fats can stop up your sink drain, they can stop up your home’s entire plumbing system if they get into your sewer line. That can lead to an emergency situation. MainLine Plumbing can provide sewer repair service quickly if you need it. However, by refraining from letting any grease, oil, or fats, to enter your drains, you can reduce the risk of a sewer line clog.
Tree Roots
Tree roots can pose a problem for Coral Springs, FL, property owners. Although you can’t possibly know what the roots of trees are doing under the ground, you can avoid planting trees too close to your house. If you purchase a home and the trees are located near the sewer line, there’s always a risk that at some point, the roots will get into it.
Sewer lines are connected with seams. It’s usually at the seams where the roots get in as they seek water. Once the root gets into a weakened seam, it will continue to grow. Eventually, it will lead to slow or even clogged drains. Sometimes, the roots can even damage the pipe, necessitating sewer repair. Our company offering sewer repairs can root out the sewer line, using a tool that cuts away those roots. However, once roots have gotten in, they’re sure to return in the future.
If the tree roots have caused a section of the sewer line to collapse or become damaged, rooting won’t solve the problem. You’ll need a sewer repair like a trenchless solution or a sewer line replacement. So, to prevent tree roots from getting into your lines, don’t allow trees to grow closely to your sewer line.
Old Pipes
Sometimes pipes fail–even your sewer line. Soil can shift or tree roots can infiltrate the pipes. If the pipes were made of metal, they could suffer from corrosion. You can’t necessarily prevent old pipes from failing unless you replace them as they get closer to their span. That’s a proactive step–not one that many people take–but it can certainly prevent backups. In fact, if you’ve had a minor sewer line repair and a few clogs, you might want to consider replacing your old sewer line before it can cause a serious backup to occur.
About Sewer Repair in Coral Springs, FL
If you have to have a sewer repair crew visit your home, don’t panic. MainLine Plumbing features a team of experienced plumbers and sewer specialists. We can quickly troubleshoot any issues your sewer line may be having. If sewage backs up through your drains into your home, it can create a big mess. The bacteria is unhealthy and, of course, inconvenient. Plus, a clogged sewer line means that you can’t use your plumbing system–not the toilets, sink, washing machine, etc…or you risk more back up coming into your house.
Our plumbing technicians can recommend the ideal solution for your sewer system. If a sewer line repair is needed, we can explain our recommendation and provide you with a quote for the job. MainLine Plumbing will bring all the equipment needed to perform this task from start to finish. Once the repair is made, your drains should flow smoothly again.
If you need sewer repair services or other plumbing solutions in the area contact MainLine Plumbing. We’re known for our integrity, service guarantees, friendly technicians, and reliable expertise. We know that sewer line repairs aren’t on anyone’s wish list, but we only recommend repairs that are truly needed. Contact us if you have questions about any of our services or to schedule a plumbing service call.