A main line blockage is a potentially costly issue that should be taken care of as quickly as possible. If you are concerned that you may have a main line blockage, there are a few signs to look out for to catch one before it becomes an even bigger problem.
- Consistently slow drainage. If your bathtub is slow to drain, it could be a sign of a blockage within a single pipe. But if your bathtub and your toilet and the kitchen sink two rooms over are all having the same issue, you may have a bigger problem on your hands.
- Odd smells. If you’re experiencing a sewage-like smell coming from your sinks, it might mean that sewage is getting caught in a main line blockage and staying in your pipes. A temporary fix to this can include running lemon peels through your garbage disposal, but this can only mask the problem temporarily.
- Gurgling sounds. When you have a main line blockage, air can get trapped in your pipes alongside the waste, and sometimes leads to strange sounds. When the waste shifts for whatever reason, the trapped air can be released, traveling back up the pipes and causing the gurgling sounds you might be hearing.
If you are experiencing any of these problems, we recommend calling us as soon as possible. A main line blockage is a problem that will not fix itself, so it is best to get it professionally solved by a team you can trust to get the job done on priority.