A clogged drain is a serious matter. If left untreated it can cause the wastewater to flow backward and overflow into your home. You will then be dealing with raw sewage which is smelly and dangerous to your health.

Fortunately, you can avoid this from being an issue if you know the signs of a clog and what to do to prevent it or clear it.

Slow Drains

The most common sign that a clog is building in your pipes is slow drains. If the water doesn’t disappear as quickly as normal then you have a blockage. You can reach for the plunger and try to release the clog. However, you should check several appliances. If just one is draining slowly then the clog is in that set of pipes. If more than one is slow draining then the clog is n the main sewer pipe, plunging is unlikely to resolve the issue.

Of course, as the clog gets worse the drains will get slower and then stop draining altogether.

Preventing Clogs

The key to preventing clogs is to think about what is going down the drains. For example, only toilet paper and human waste should be put down the toilet. Sanitary products and children’s toys are not a good idea.

Equally, grease and even hair can cause clogs, especially if the hair combines with soap particles. These usually build up over time.

To prevent this from being an issue you should be careful about what goes down the drains and make sure any traps are emptied regularly. This stops the clog-causing items from getting into the main sewer.

Alongside this, it is worth looking for a sewer camera for sale locally. You can insert this is not the sewer drains regularly to check for clogs and eliminate them before they block the entire pipe. The camera is easy to use and can also identify other issues inside your pies.

One of the most common is when the pipe is collapsing due to age, the weight of soil above it, or tree roots damaging it. If you know there is an issue you can take the necessary steps to repair it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Drain Rods

One of the most effective ways to eliminate clogs in the main sewer pipe is with drain rods. These connect to each other and can be made as long as they need to be. You’ll need to remove a drain cover. If there is waste in the pit under the cover the clog is further down the pipes.

If there is no waster then the clog is between you and the house. Insert the drain rods and push them through the pipes until you find the clog. The attachment on the end of the drain rods will help to break through the clog allowing it to disperse. However, you should be careful as this can cause a rush of sewage which can come up and out of the drain pit. Stand well back!

Naturally, you may prefer to get the professionals to handle this for you. They will be happy to assist.