Trying to clear a sewer line yourself can not only be an absolute mess, but it can also lead to costly damage to your main sewer line. That’s why at Action Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, we specialize in residential and commercial sewer line clearing in the Greater Binghamton region. With many alternatives available to digging up your lawn, we’ve become known as the go-to local company for clearing the toughest of sewer line clogs.
Keep the toilets and flow of water running throughout your home by keeping your pipes clear of sludge, oil, grease, and other nasty build ups. Call the sewer line cleaning experts at (607) 205-1177 today for a complimentary estimate.
Why Regular Sewer Line Cleaning is Important
From downtown Binghamton to the suburbs of Vestal, our area is a network of complex, and often older, sewer lines that are vital to the area’s infrastructure. Regular sewer line cleaning is an important, and often overlooked, maintenance task to prevent a very costly and hazardous future sewer main backup.
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Think of your main sewer line as the main artery of your body. It carries all the water, debris, grease, and much more from all the pipes in your home, all out through one main line. This is why regular sewer line cleaning is important to maintain the overall health of your homes plumbing system.
Did you know that according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the nation's 500,000-plus miles of sewer lines are on average over 30 years old? If that isn't enough reason to have your sewer line inspected, we don't know what is.
Here are a few reasons you should consider having your main sewer line cleaned:
Improves the Efficiency of Your Plumbing System
When your sewer lines become clogged, your toilets, sink drains, and showers start to drain more slowly. This impacts the efficiency of your plumbing system and can cause additional build up of sludge, oils, and debris in the pipes throughout your home. A free-flowing sewer line also allows the network of pipes in your home to flow free, flushing away debris to keep them clear and flowing free.
Helps Your Main Sewer Line Last Longer
Regular cleaning of your main sewer line will help it last many years into the future. The number one cause of main sewer line failure is corrosion caused by years of sludge buildup on the walls of the main. If left unmaintained, this corrosion can lead to cracks in your pipe and allow roots to infiltrate your system. The best way to prevent this is with regular sewer line cleaning by a professional plumber. Our specialty sewer line cameras can inspect the integrity of your sewer main, and we can offer preventative maintenance to prevent future failure to save you in costly repairs.
Prevents Blockages from Sludge Buildup
One of the biggest benefits of having your sewer line cleaned is to prevent future blockages. A small blockage or buildup in your sewer main can quickly get out of control and become a major blockage. This can cause water and sewage to back up into your basement, sinks, and toilets, causing hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of damage (not to mention a gross clean-up job!). Regular sewer line cleaning eliminates these blockages, allowing water and sewage to flow freely out of your home.
Reduces Foul Odors in Your Home
Are you noticing a nasty smell coming from your drains? It may be because you have a build up of sludge in your main line. Partially or fully blocked sewer lines can be embarrassing when you have guests over and can make everyday life in your home extremely unpleasant. Sewer line cleaning eliminates the nasties in your pipes that cause foul smells and keeps the air in your home fresh and healthy.
Saves on Future Costs
Have you ever heard the quote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? This common saying also applies to your home. By having your sewer lines professionally cleaned, you’re saving your future self on costly repairs. No homeowner wants to find out they are in need of a sewer line repair or replacment, digging up their lawn, and causing a major inconvenience, along with the cost of this very involved repair. In addition, you may be saving yourself from the cost of replacing flooring and drywall should your sewer line backup in the future. Having your main sewer line cleaned today is a great investment in your home for tomorrow.
Protects the Local Environment
You may not have thought of this one, but having your sewer line cleaned out also helps our local environment. When sewer lines become blocked, they can backup into local streams, creeks, and lakes, causing damage to our fragile ecosystems. Regular sewer line cleaning helps protect Upstate New York’s aquatic ecosystems and wildlife.
No matter how big or how small your sewer main clog is, it is no match for our advanced drain clear equipment operated by the area's drain clearing experts.
How Our Plumbers Clean Your Home’s Sewer Lines
If you’ve used a plumbing snake on your drains and find that the clog keeps coming back, it may be time to call a professional sewer drain clear expert. Our plumbers start with commercial sewer line rodding equipment to remove stubborn clogs from your sewer main.
We also use advanced drain cameras to get inside your drains and determine what is causing the clog. This helps us determine the integrity of your sewer line and come up with a plan of action to clear out your stubborn clog.
When all other techniques don’t cut it, we use our hydro jetting drain clear equipment to blast through the most stubborn blockages. This technology can leave your pipes as clear as they were the day they were installed when performed by a professional. No matter how big or small your sewer drain clog is, our experts will get the job done.
How Often Should Your Home’s Sewer Lines be Cleaned Out?
We recommend Binghamton area homeowners have their sewer lines cleaned out every 1 ½ - 2 years. This timeframe can vary depending on several variables including:
Number of Occupants and Usage – If you have a big family of four or more living in your home, you may want to have your drains cleared more frequently. Also, if your family tends to throw everything in the kitchen sink and doesn’t use drain screens, you also want to consider more frequent cleaning.
Age of Your Plumbing System – An older plumbing system is more prone to failure and having it regularly cleaned can help extend the system’s lifetime.
Existing Root Intrusion – If your yard is heavily landscaped or has older trees growing in it with deep root systems, you may want to consider more frequent cleaning to blast out any root intrusions.
Tips to Prevent Sewer Line Sludge Build-up and Clogs
Did you know there are simple tips and tricks you can apply in your home today to prevent sewer line clogs in the future?
- Using a Drain Screen – These handy little screens go right over your kitchen sink drain or shower drain and help collect food waste, hair, and other nasties from going into your home’s plumbing system. They can be made from a wire mesh or rubber and are a very affordable way to prevent future plumbing issues.
- Using (or not Using) Drain Clear Chemicals – While these products can act as a quick fix to your problem, frequent use can often cause corrosion and early failure of the pipes in your home. If you’re going to attempt to clear a drain clog yourself, be sure to use a product advertised as enzymatic or natural that will remove clogs without corroding your pipes.
- Proper Disposal of Food and Oil – Taking the time to simply wipe off plates and cookware after use with a paper towel and disposing food waste into the garbage (not your sink) can add years to your plumbing system. This is especially true in homes that utilize a septic system which can quickly become clogged from this type of waste.
- Regular Cleaning of Your Sewer Main – Staying on top of this important task can add many years to your system and save you on future costs. As a general rule, it is a good idea for a homeowner to take preventative action and have their sewer main cleaned at least every two years. If you know your family isn’t taking preventative actions (like the items in this list) then you may want to consider having your main line cleaned every year.
- Root Prevention through Proper Landscaping – Knowing where your sewer main line lies in your yard and not planting any landscaping with a vast root system can help keep your sewer main running clear. One of the more common reasons sewer mains need to be replaced is due to infiltration by trees or plant roots.
Call Greater Binghamton’s Sewer Line Cleaning Experts Today!
Don’t wait until your home’s sewer lines are completely clogged with sludge and oil build up. If you notice your drains not emptying like they used to, it may be time to hire a professional sewer line clearing expert to get your pipes cleared and back to flowing freely. Call the sewer line cleaning experts today at (607) 205-1177 for a complimentary estimate.
