What is your main sewer drain and what is its purpose? Your plumbings drainage system consists of many components. The main drain plays a very important part in your overall drainage system. Think of it as like your main artery in you body if it has issues everything stops. The same goes with your homes main drain.
The purpose of the main drain is to carry all waste water into city sewer system. The main drain connects to each branch line which includes kitchen sink, bathrooms and laundry. When you have a issue with the main drain it will affect everything in your home. Essentially your homes main drain is the lifeline to your home. It is very important to protect your main drain line in your home.
Here are somethings you can do to protect your drain. Watch what goes down the drains. Don’t flush wipes, feminine products, ear swabs, dental floss or paper towels. In the kitchen try to prevent disposing grease into the drain line. Because this can work its way into the main drain and cause issues. When planting shrubs or trees know where your drain line is and stay away from that area. Because planting trees next to or on the drain can cause issues later on.
How do you know if you are having a issue with your main drain? The main sign you are having a issue with your drain is if you hear bubbling or gurgling coming from all your sinks. When you know you need help is when all your plumbing backs up in your home. As a result of this toilets will drain or back up into bathtubs causing a stinky mess. Which means your main drain is clogged or broken and you will need to call a plumbing company snake your drain.
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