5 Signs Your Sewer’s Main Line is Clogged

Tried plunging your drain but failed to unclog the drain? Your main sewer line might be clogged. Your plumbing system is designed to carry waste and excess water to the main sewer line. Over time, lint, grease, and debris can build up in the main line and cause clogs. If left untreated, this can lead to serious damage to walls, floors, and carpeting.

Here are some signs that your main line may be clogged:

1. Slow Drainage

A slow drain is a sign that something is wrong with the pipes leading from your home’s sinks, showers, and toilets to the sewerage system. If you can’t flush your toilet, there is likely a blockage somewhere within the main sewer line. Blocked drains can be caused by accumulated grease, hair, paper towels, and other materials that should never be flushed down the toilet. Often overgrown tree roots in sewer pipes can eventually cause low water pressure and slow drainage throughout the entire home.

2. Sewer Odor in Your Home

If you smell foul odors from under your sink or from inside the walls of your home, then this is an indication of a problem in the main sewer line. A bad smell indicates a buildup of debris in the main drain line running beneath your floor, usually accompanied by dark water.

3. Multiple Clogged Drains

There is nothing worse than having several clogged drains, especially when they occur all at the same time at your home. This can be a real nightmare. If you have tried multiple drain cleaning products but still have slow draining sinks or toilets, then it most likely means that the blockage has moved further down the line into your main sewer line.

4. Sewage Backup

If your washing machine isn’t draining correctly and water is coming out of the shower drain or bathtub faucet while it runs, this is a sure sign that your main sewer line is clogged. Clogged septic tanks can also cause sewage backups into your home and needs regular maintenance by homeowners, as mentioned in the EPA Guide. 

5. Odd Sounds

If you run your washing machine and hear water bubbling in the toilet but cannot see any standing water present in the bowl, this may be another indication that something is wrong with your main sewer line.

Clogged drains, leaky fixtures, broken toilets, and other plumbing problems are never fun. If you reside in Boca Raton, FL, call the experts at Your-1-Plumber for sewer cleaning, inspection, and plumbing repair services. Schedule a service appointment if you notice any of the issues mentioned above.

We are a leading plumbing contractor operational within Delray and Boynton Beach cities, offering a range of same-day residential plumbing services, including drain cleaning, outdoor, bathroom, and kitchen plumbing, and water leaks repair. With our attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction, you can rest assured that the plumbing job will be done right.