When your septic line gets clogged, there’s no such thing as get-to-it-when-you-can. It’s a serious matter. Sinks and tubs stop draining, there may be unsavory insects in your basement, and worst of all: that smell. Yuck. Why does this happen?
Indoor plumbing is one of the great achievements of modern civilization, but it isn’t foolproof. One of the biggest headaches occurs is a clogged septic line, which can have a variety of causes, including:
- Underground root growth chokes the line
- Grease from the kitchen builds up inside the pipe
- Large debris and paper products get stuck in the line
Septic Systems, In All Their Glory
All of the drains from your toilets, sinks and tubs make their way down through your house to the clean out (usually in the basement), where they converge into a single main septic line out to the street where it connects with the town line. Out of sight and out of mind, the septic line performs the all-important function of carrying waste away from your home. Homeowners interested in keeping it out-of-mind clean it out regularly, at least once every two years, to ensure that nasty septic back-ups don’t spoil your weekend.
The Solution
Unfortunately chemical solutions like Draino are a poor choice for clearing septic clogs. Besides being inferior to mechanical cleaning, they are harmful to pipes (especially PVC) and can actually contribute to clogs when they crystallize into solid form. HomeSquare recommends snaking the line once a year with a commercial-grade snake which reaches all the way to the main utility. Since most homeowners don’t have this sort of equipment, it’s a service many choose to outsource. Septic line cleaning is a service all our HomeSquare Essentials customers appreciate (learn more about getting the Essentials Plan for your house). But anyone can order this service as well, and keep your home’s septic system running smoothly- ORDER NOW.
