How long does it take to unclog a sewer line?

Drain cleaning from the professionals just takes a couple of hours. You can expect your cleaning company to finish the task in less than three hours.

How can you tell if your sewer line is blocked?

And when this happens, you’ll soon be able to see (and smell) sewage coming up from floor drains. If you notice that water backs up in random places as you’re using water fixtures, you likely have a blockage in the main sewer line. Two common examples of this include: When you flush your toilet, water backs up into the bathtub/shower.

What happens when your sewer line backs up?

The sewer, or wastewater, lines need to move the used water from your washing machine, tub, shower, toilets and sinks away from your home. When the waste line gets blocked or breached, water will back up into your home. The results of water coming into your home include contamination, mold growth and water damage, to name a few.

What happens if you have a sewer clog in your home?

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. So what exactly is a “sewer cleanout” and how can you find yours?

Do you need sewer back up in your home?

You can receive coverage for sewer back-up in your home but you may have to add an endorsement to your policy and pay an extra premium for the coverage. What is Sewer Back-Up? Sewer back-up occurs when the city or municipal drainage system overflows and sends water back through the pipes and into your home.

Can a blocked sewer line cause a backup?

Blockages in the private or main sewer lines can cause a backup in your home or office. Leaving aside all the repulsive dirt and smell involved in a sewage backup, the problem can cause much greater harm if not addressed timely and properly.

What to do when your sewer backs up?

If only one pipe has a problem, you can typically repair it on your own with a hair remover or a plunger. However, when an issue appears simultaneously in multiple drains, you have a sewer line problem. Another sign of a sewer drain issue happens when waste backs up into another pipe when you flush the toilet or use a washing machine.

Where does water go when sewer line is clogged?

When you flush the toilet, water backs up into or comes up in the tub or shower. When your sewer line is clogged, the water can’t go down the drain. Instead, it flows back up the pipes and comes out at the lowest point — usually the shower drain.

Can you get a sewer line blocked with American Home Shield?

If you have a home warranty with American Home Shield, you can get plumbing clogs in your home’s main sewer drain lines cleared for only the cost of a Trade Service Fee. Blockages in your lateral drain lines are covered up to 100 feet from the access point.