How can I unclog my main sewer line?

How to clean out a main sewer line clog

Step 1: Loosen the cap on the drain pipe. Loosen the cap on the drain pipe.
Step 3: Feed the auger cable into the drain pipe.
Step 4: Run the auger until the clog is clear—and beyond.
Step 5: Hose down the pipe and auger cable.
Step 6: Slowly pull the auger back out of the pipe.

Where is the best place to unclog a sewer line?

Most houses have multiple clean out spots where you can unclog a drain, but it’s usually best to find your home’s main one – typically in a basement or outside between your outer wall and the city sewer line or your septic tank.

What does it mean if your sewer line is clogged?

But if this isn’t able to resolve the issue, you likely have a sewer clog. Your sewer pipe (also called a main drain line) begins where the pipes exit your home, and travel to either the city sewer pipe or your septic tank system. A sewer main line clog is more serious for several reasons.

How big of an auger do you need to unclog a sewer line?

Plumber’s augers come in 3-ft and 6-ft lengths, and we recommend getting the longer one to unclog the drain of your main sewer line. Basically, you will want to find your house’s main cleanout and disconnect the plumbing so you can get to the actual sewer pipe.

Where is the sewer cleanout in my house?

Locate the sewer cleanout and open it up. This is the entryway to the main sewer line, and is usually situated just outside the front of your house, in between your home and the city sewer line. Once you find it, unscrew the cap to open it. Sewer cleanouts might also be in a garage or basement.

What happens when your main sewer line is clogged?

And because every water fixture’s drain eventually connects to the main sewer line, a blockage in that main line will affect various drains in your home. If you see sewage standing in (or draining out of) your home’s sewer cleanout, you have a main sewer clog.