Blocked sewers are a major inconvenience. They stop you from accessing your home or business, and cause messy build-ups that can be hard to clear. To solve this problem, many cities have a program that allows residents to clear their own sewers. However, this is a more complicated procedure than you might expect. If you don’t know what you’re doing, or if the clog is too severe, you could cause more damage by trying to clear it yourself. Instead, hire a professional plumber who can use special equipment to break up the clog and clear your sewer line. If there is no sewer access, then a sewer cleaning machine can be used to break up the clog so that it will be easily accessible to remove with a plumbing auger or sewer cleaning rod. Below is a list of things you should know before attempting a DIY sewer cleaning job:

The first step in clearing a sewer is identifying the cause of the clog. You have several possibilities: Tree roots - If you have a tree growing near the sewer line, it may have begun growing roots that have grown out of the ground and into your sewer line. Animal feces and urine - Animals frequently relieve themselves in the sewer line, which can cause the line to clog. If you have any pets, you should have them outfitted with a litter box. If you don’t have any pets to blame, then it may be wildlife or people who use the sewer line for illegal purposes, such as using drugs or illegally disposing of their waste. Sewer line build-up - If you have a sewer pipe that is made of PVC, you may have to dump small amounts of water in the line occasionally to allow it to expand. If you don’t, the line may become clogged. If you have a septic tank, sewage can back up into the house if the sewer line is clogged. Sewer line vandalism - If you are worried that vandals have damaged your sewer line, they can be a tricky problem to solve. It can be difficult to tell if the damage was done intentionally or accidentally.

If you are trying to clear a sewer line, you’re going to need specialized tools. A plunger or cleaning machine may not be strong enough to break up the clog, and while a shovel may be able to loosen the debris, it won’t be able to break it up. Instead, you’ll need a plumbing auger or sewer cleaning rod. You can also try a sewer snake. If you try to use a plunger or cleaning machine, you may end up damaging your pipes and putting yourself in danger. A shovel or sewer snake may not be strong enough to break up a clog. The best tool for the job is a plumbing auger or sewer cleaning rod. They can break through even the thickest clogs and can be rented at most home improvement stores.

If you can see that the clog is too severe to be removed with a plumbing auger or cleaning rod, then you will need to dig up the pipe. If it is in the street, you can dig up the street to access the pipe. If it is in your backyard, you can dig up the top layer of soil to access the pipe. If you dig up the street to access the pipe, you will have to cover the open trench with dirt once the clog has been removed. If you dig up the top layer of soil, you can simply cover the pipe with the dirt once the clog has been removed.

Depending on the type of clog that is blocking your sewer line, you can use one of several different methods to clear it. If the clog is made of roots or other material that is tough to break up, you can use a root cutter. If the clog is made of sand or other material that can be broken up with water, you can use hydro-jetting or water blasting. If the clog is made of grease or fat, you can try cooking oil. If the clog is made of hair or other fibers, you can use a sewer cleaning machine or fiber optic cable cutter.

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