SEWER LINE RODDING

Sewer rodding is a way for a plumber with experience to clean out your plumbing system. It is sometimes the only way to clear a blockage in your drain or pipe. A plumbing rod, which is a flexible rod designed to go through long pipes, is used in the procedure.

Homeowners can usually go much longer between cleanings, but it’s still a good idea to have this done every few years or so. If you have a large home and a family that generates a lot of sewage waste, you should do it at least every two years.

Give your plumbing system at least five to ten minutes to get hot water moving through it. The hot water helps get rid of things like grease, oils, or coatings that have built up on the walls of the drain. This may be the best and simplest way to unclog that main sewer line.

If you use power rodding equipment incorrectly, you may cause damage to your plumbing fixtures or pipes. A professional can safely remove the debris that is causing the clogs without causing further damage.

Depending on the severity of the problem, cleaning your sewer line could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 5 hours. A professional will visit you and discuss your problem. Then, they’ll probably try to solve the problem with a drain clearing “auger” first (a motorized snake-like tool that breaks apart clogs).

Over time, debris may begin to accumulate within the main sewer. This can be made up of things like toilet paper, soap scum, and foreign objects that get stuck in the main line as they build up. Grease and fat grease are a common clog-causing problem in main line sewers.