Clogged Main Drain [upd] [ HIGH-QUALITY ]

If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have a clogged main drain:

The most common culprit. Roots are attracted to the moisture in sewer lines and can enter through small cracks, eventually filling the pipe. clogged main drain

A clogged main drain can be caused by a variety of factors, including: If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms,

If you don't know where your main cleanout is, find it today. It’s usually a white cap near the foundation wall in the basement or crawlspace, or sticking out of the ground near the house. Knowing where it is—and having a $30 hand auger in the garage—turns a $500 emergency plumber visit on a Sunday night into a 20-minute DIY job. It’s usually a white cap near the foundation

I grabbed a wrench and slowly unscrewed the cap. I say "slowly" because I remembered a piece of advice an old plumber once gave me: "If you have a clog, cracking that cap open is like popping a champagne bottle, except the champagne is sewage."

If the clog is between your house and the street, you are responsible for the lateral line. Check your homeowner’s insurance – some policies now include service line coverage.