Bad Habits That Can Damage Drain & Sewer Lines

A clogged drain can be quite a nuisance. More than being an inconvenient cause of molds and unpleasant odors, it can also lead to a backup which is a potential disease magnet. When left unattended, these issues can lead to a variety of emergencies.

At Full Excavating, we’ve seen it all and have some handy advice for you regarding sewer line installation, repair, and how to avoid drain damage.

Shaving into Your Drain

Whether it is in your sink or the shower, once that hair goes down the drain, it can add up and cause serious issues that would require sewer repair services. Hair not only clumps together inside your drain, but it also clumps up other materials like soap and scum.

DIY Drain Cleaning

Over-the-counter chemicals may seem like a cost-effective approach, but they can actually compound the problem. Those drain cleaners do unclog your sewer lines. However, most of them contain powerful chemicals that can eat through the pipes. This is a quick fix that can cost you money in sewer line replacement down the road.

Dumping Everything Into Your Toilet

Some homeowners have a habit of flushing everything into their toilets. Toys, waste food, diapers, and cat litter are some of the notorious objects we’ve pulled out of drains. Unless you’re willing to replace sewer line sections due to clogs, stop flushing everything down the toilet.

Misusing Your Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposal clogs are another common issue that we get called to fix. The garbage disposal unit is designed to break down solid food that happens to go down your drain. However, it can’t shred everything. Grease, pasta, and non-food objects in large quantities might end up damaging your garbage disposal unit. It’s important to be mindful of what you let through to avoid the possibility of a costly sewer pipe line repair procedure.

If the damage is already done, our team is ready to help you with your sewer repair in Seattle, WA. Call Full Excavating today for quality sewer line repair, and replacement services!