Top 5 Warning Signs Your Main Sewer Line Is Clogged (And What to Do Next)

Both homeowners and business owners have a lot to manage when it comes to maintaining their property. A clogged main sewer line is more than just a minor inconvenience – it can lead to serious plumbing issues, health risks, property damage, and expensive repairs. The problem is, many people aren’t aware of the warning signs of a clogged sewer line. To help protect your home or business, here are the 5 most common signs of a main sewer line clog that our customers in Connecticut and Rhode Island experience before reaching out to us.

1. Slow Draining Water Throughout the House
   Slow draining water is often the first warning sign of a sewer problem. If your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, tub and toilet are all draining slowly, its likely that your main sewer line is clogged rather than just one individual drain.
   
   
2. Multiple Drains Are Clogged and Backing Up
   A single toilet or clogged sink is usually a minor issue, but if several drains in your home are backing up at the same time, this is the major sign your main sewer line is backed up.
   
   
3. Unpleasant Odors
   That terrible odor you smell near your drains or around your yard? That could be raw sewage. Sewer pipes are designed to keep those bad odors contained, so if you’re smelling a sewage odor – think rotten eggs – then there could be a crack or blockage in your main sewer line.
   
   
4. Gurgling Sounds From Drains or Toilets
   If your toilet or drains bubble, gurgle or make strange noises, it could mean theres a blockage in your main sewer line. These sounds happen because trapped air is being forced through standing water. Gurgling noises can happen with any type of clogged drain, whether it’s a sink, bathtub, or toilet. If you hear this sound consistently, especially when using multiple fixtures at once, it’s a sign that there is an issue with your sewer line.
   
   
5. Water Backing Up in Unusual Places
   If water is backing up into other drains (like the bathtub or shower) when you flush the toilet or run water in the sink, these symptoms point to a blockage in your main sewer line.
   

Heres what to do next if you are experiencing any of these signs:

1. Stop using water immediately – Using sinks, toilets or appliances will only make the problem worse because the water has no where else to go except backing up into your home. Avoid flushing or running any water until the issue is fixed.
2. Schedule a Professional Sewer Cleaning – At Superior Sewer & Drain Service, we use advanced equipment to clear even the toughest of clogs.
   Services we offer:
   – Sewer Camera Inspections – to locate identify the exact cause of the clog.
   – High Pressure Water Jetting – to remove tough blockages and prepare pipes for lining
   – High Speed Pipe Milling – another tool we use to remove tough blockages
   – Pipe Lining – A trenchless method used to repair damaged sewer or drain pipes without excavation.
   
   If you would like to use our services, Give us a call NOW. We are ready to help and proudly serve south eastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island
   860-639-8944