Foul smells and signs of leaks that are hard to identify are often the causes of hidden leaks in drain pipes or airtight seals that otherwise keep water, waste, and gases at bay. Some investigating can often help you narrow down the cause of the problem. The causes are usually signs of trouble that need to be addressed by a professional immediately to mitigate water and waste damage to your home.
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Your residential sewer lines are what transport wastewater and human waste from your home to a sewage treatment facility located within the property (if you use a septic system) or off-site (if you're connected to a centralized sewage treatment system).
If something's wrong with these pipes, they may fail to effectively discharge sewage from your property. This can result in all sorts of problems for you, your family, and the local community.
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Most homeowners are familiar with the drain snake. These tools are relatively simple, although some people misunderstand their purpose. A drain snake travels through your pipes, cutting and pulling obstructions along the way. Plumbers can use a variety of attachments for dealing with different types of clogs, but the purpose is the same: grab the blockage and retrieve it.
These tools work relatively well for many common pipe blockages, but they can also fail on harder stoppages.
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When your drains are clogged, the most tempting way to deal with the problem is to use chemicals to clear out the blockage. But this approach often backfires because of the corrosive nature of the chemicals and how they can damage your drain. You might choose to use another method, but many drain cleaning strategies can backfire if not done properly.
How to Use a Plunger to Remove a Clog
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Your garbage disposal may be one of the most used appliances in your kitchen. When the disposal is nearing the end of its lifespan, you should have a new one installed before yours gives out completely. This way, you aren't inconvenienced by not having one, you won't have to start dealing with sink clogs, you won't be putting unnecessary stress on your pipes, and you won't end up dealing with bad odors.
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