How to Unclog Your Main Sewer Line
Expert step-by-step advice on how to unclog a sewer pipe that is clogged, including removal of tree roots and blockages. In This Article: Step-by-Step: How to Snake the Sewer Line Do Regular Sewer Maintenance Tree Roots in Sewer Lines Some Common Root-Removal Methods Your main sewer line is the primary drainage line leaving your home. […]
Drain Clog—How to Find It
If your toilet won’t flush, shower backs up, or sink won’t drain, the problem is likely a clogged drain. In this troubleshooting article, we’ll show you how to figure out where the clog or problem is located and give you expert advice on how to clear it. Understanding a typical house’s drain system is an […]
How to Snake a Drain Clog In a Sink
Expert, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for how to clear a stoppage using a drain auger. When you have a clog in a drain, sometimes the only way to get it out is to drive it out with a plumbing “snake” (also called an “auger”). In this article, we show you how to use a drain auger […]
Clearing Bathtub Drain Problems
A bathtub drains to the sewer or septic tank through a system of drainpipes that are connected to vent pipes, which expel sewer gases out the roof. A bathtub has a “trap”—a U-shaped pipe that contains water in order to block sewer gases from entering your home. To Clear a Bathtub Drain: Figure out where […]