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How do you know when you’re dealing with a problematic sewer system? For what it’s worth: if you suspect a problem, call a plumber. While this may seem like a no-brainer, the folks at Roto-Rooter® Sewer And Drain Cleaning Service understand that sometimes you really do just get too busy. 

When it comes to your plumbing, however, there are a couple of sure signs that you’re going to face a sewer backup soon. Look for these three major signs of a sewer backup:

  1. Smell: If you think there’s a mysterious, albeit foul, stench coming from your drains, walls, vents or yard, it’s your queue to call the plumber. Tree roots and rain can often exacerbate this problem.
  2. Slow draining: Slow draining is often another sign to call a plumber for drain cleaning. While it may not seem urgent, if you’ve noticed more than one place in your house suffering from slow drainage, call a professional to see what might be the issue.
  3. Back-ups: Toilets and showers have the most direct access to your sewer system, so if you flush your toilet and your shower starts bubbling up from the drain, you can bet you have a serious problem on your hands. It means water isn’t draining down to your sewer and is coming up back up the pipes to relieve the pressure elsewhere. Other back-ups should be taken seriously too, but when your toilet is involved, it's a plumbing emergency that should be fixed ASAP.

If you’re experiencing any of these situations, unclogging a toilet or snaking your drain won’t help. Instead, you’ll have to call a plumber to unblock the problem in your sewer line, otherwise, you’ll likely be facing a sewer back-up emergency in the near future.

To call the sewer and plumbing gurus at Roto-Rooter® Sewer And Drain Cleaning Service dial (808) 326-4188 and visit them online for more info.

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