Warning Signs Your Sewer Line Needs to Be Replaced
When you start to hear strange sounds coming from your sewer line, it may be an indication that you need sewer repair. If so, this needs to be addressed immediately. Your sewer line is what carries the human waste and other sewage away from your home. So when it is broken or blocked, the sewage will start to back up your pipes. Sewer line repair needs the equipment and experience of a team of plumbers who will dig down, determine what the problem is, and make any necessary repairs. In some cases, only a small part needs to be replaced. However, with more extreme jobs, they may need to replace multiple sections of pipes. Below, we look at just two warning signs your sewer line needs replacing.
There’s an Increase in Your Water Bill
Although your water use does fluctuate, your water bill is typically fairly consistent each month. How much you pay depends on how much you use. And when your bill is higher than usual, it may indicate that more water is flowing through your system. If there is a leak, it will result in continuous water flow. This, in turn, makes the meter run faster. Because sewer lines are several feet down and require specialized equipment, you need to contact a plumbing company that will perform sewer line repair.
You Hear Gurgling From the Pipes
The occasional gurgling is common in every plumbing system. However, continuous gurgling is often a symptom of a bigger problem, like damaged or blocked pipes. When the water is unable to drain properly in a blocked pipe, it will release air pockets, this is what causes the gurgling sounds. You could try using a plunger to release the blockage. This method only works if the blockage is small.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss a sewer repair job, please contact Alameda's H & R Plumbing Services at (510) 256-9732 now if you live in the Alameda, CA region.