### Sewer Line Maintenance and Repair Sewer lines are essential parts of any home or business plumbing system. They carry wastewater away from the building to a treatment plant, keeping the property clean and sanitary. However, sewer lines can become clogged or damaged over time, leading to a variety of problems, including: - Slow drains - Backups - Sewage leaks - Bad odors It is important to have sewer lines inspected and serviced regularly to prevent these problems from occurring. Sewer line maintenance and repair services can include: - Hydro-jetting: A high-pressure water jet is used to clear clogs and debris from sewer lines. - Snaking: A flexible cable is inserted into the sewer line to remove clogs and debris manually. - Pipe repair or replacement: If a sewer line is damaged, it may need to be repaired or replaced. ### How Do You Clean a Clogged Main Sewer Line? If your main sewer line is clogged, you may experience frequent backups and slow drains. The most common way to clean a clogged main sewer line is to call a professional sewage cleanup service. Professional plumbers have the tools and experience to clear clogs and debris from sewer lines quickly and efficiently. However, if you are comfortable working on your own plumbing, you can try to clear a clogged main sewer line yourself using a drain snake. To clean a clogged main sewer line with a drain snake: 1. Locate the clean-out plug on the main sewer line. This plug is usually located in the basement or crawlspace. 2. Remove the clean-out plug and insert the drain snake into the opening. 3. Slowly feed the drain snake into the sewer line, turning the handle to advance the cable. 4. When you feel resistance, slowly work the drain snake back and forth until the clog is cleared. 5. Once the clog is cleared, flush the toilet several times to test the flow. If the water drains quickly, the clog has been cleared successfully. If you are unable to clear the clog yourself, call a professional sewage cleanup service. ### Conclusion Sewer lines are an important part of any home or business plumbing system. By having sewer lines inspected and serviced regularly, you can prevent clogs and other problems from occurring. If you do experience a clogged sewer line, call a professional sewage cleanup service to have it cleared quickly and efficiently.