A sewage smell outside the house is often caused by a leaking sewer line, backing up city sewer, blocked plumbing vent or problems with the septic tank. Poorly maintained septic tanks or leach fields will allow sewer gases to escape and hence the sewage smells outside the house. Here is a brief summary of this … Read more
How to Unclog a Toilet that Won’t Unclog: If you have tried everything but your toilet will not unclog, remove the toilet and put it aside. Since toilet drain lines have a big diameter (usually 4-inch), snaking the drain or pulling the clog from the bottom of the toilet trap will be easy and fast. … Read more
Standing water at the bottom of the dishwasher is a sign that it is not draining. That is often caused by a clogged filter or drain hose, or jammed drain pump impellers. It could also be caused by a kinked or poorly installed drain hose or a clogged garbage disposal/sink drain line. Here is a … Read more
To unclog your main sewer line, locate the sewer cleanout and slowly remove the cap to release pressure. Use a drain auger/snake to clear the clog. If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, you can unclog the sewer line through the plumbing vent or remove the toilet and access the sewer line from its drain. … Read more
The signs of poorly vented plumbing drain lines are slow draining fixtures, gurgling drains, weak flushing toilets, sewer odors in the house and empty toilet bowls. A toilet that bubbles when flushed or when another fixture drains is also a good sign. In summary, these are the signs of poorly vented drain lines: Signs of … Read more
If your toilet won’t flush but instead water rises in the bowl then drains out slowly, you have a clogged toilet (usually a partially clogged toilet) or plumbing vent. To fix the problem, use a plunger or toilet auger to unclog the toilet or climb to the roof of the house and unblock the plumbing … Read more
A sink drain is a crucial component of a plumbing system that facilitates the removal of wastewater and prevents it from accumulating in your sink. Here’s a brief summary of how a sink drain works: How a Sink Drain Works Understanding Your Home Plumbing I often have people ask me if sinks and toilets drain … Read more
Clear Signs of a Broken/Leaking Sewer Line: It costs between $50 and $250 per foot to replace a sewer line. The cost is higher if the project involves digging trenches under concrete slabs. Sewer line replacement cost will also depend on the length of the sewer line, depth and the type of plumbing used. Expect … Read more
A clogged sewer line is a plumbing issue that can lead to serious problems if not addressed promptly. Here’s a brief summary of the signs, causes, and troubleshooting steps for a clogged sewer line: Signs of a Clogged Sewer Line Causes of a Clogged Sewer Line Troubleshooting a Clogged Sewer Line It costs between $100 … Read more
A sewer cleanout is a pipe with a cap/plug that provides direct access to the house’s sewer line to remove blockages and prevent sewer backups. It may be found inside the house or outside but close to the house where it sticks a few inches from the ground and is about 3 to 6 inches … Read more