If you live in a municipal area, you likely benefit from city maintenance and repairs, which makes it so you can spend less time repairing and maintaining the system yourself. However, beyond the main sewer lines and tanks, the rest of your home plumbing is up to you to maintain.
If you’re having sewer issues including leaking and clogging, you should seek a sewer line replacement service in Tunkhannock, PA. They will be able to restore your sewer lines and put your mind at ease. Here are three signs you need sewer line replacement that you shouldn’t ignore.
Lawn Patches
When a leak occurs in your sewer line, the signs may be subtle. Your lawn, however, may able to help you out. A leak means new water distribution just under your lawn’s surface. This can lead to unusually dry and wet patches on your lawn. The wet patches are also often greener and lusher.
Unpleasant Odors
The water traveling through your sewer lines is unlikely to smell pleasant since the water carries sewage and waste. If your sewer lines are backed up or leaking, you may notice unpleasant odors in and around your home that may call your attention. Usually, you’ll need to seek a sewer line replacement service.
Multiple Clogged Drains
Sink and toilet clogs are fairly common and may be caused by any number of things including building up grease, hair, or any other debris, however, multiple clogs at once with no obvious cause can often indicate a sewer line issue. Clogs caused by sewer line issues may also result in flooding, in particular, basement flooding. So, it’s best to act fast when it comes to potential sewer line issues.
If you see any of these signs in or around your home, contact a sewer line replacement service like Draintech Inc. for more information.
