Main Sewer Line Opening

When it comes to blocking lines, grease, fats, and oil are all major problems. Pouring grease, oil, or other fats down the drain is NEVER a smart idea.

Slowly and carefully pour grease into a can or jar in all instances. You may discard it after it has solidified. People incorrectly believe that pouring hot water down a drain will help wash it away. This is not true.

Whether you have a trash disposal or not, never pour oily or fatty meals or sauces down the drain. Butter, fatty meat trimmings, salad dressings, and creamy sauces are all examples of this.

Hair is another major cause of blockages. It forms compact clumps that are tough to remove with just a plunger. Some individuals attempt to keep hair out of the shower drain by paying attention and collecting stray hairs before they fall down. However, for every hair you capture, you miss several more. Keep a fine mesh hair catcher in your shower drain at all times to trap hair more efficiently.

You should hire a plumber to clean your drain and sewage pipes every year and a half. Your plumber can use a method known as hydro jetting to remove all of the filth that has accumulated inside your drain and sewage lines. Not only can powerful water blasts eliminate partially formed obstructions, but they will also remove any tree roots that may be developing into your bigger sewage lines.