It’s easy to forget (or ignore) the fact that used water has to escape your home and enter the sewer via a sewer drain pipe. However, when you have backups or other water issues in your home, you may need to consider that you have a problem with your sewer drain. American Rooter, Watertown, Connecticut’s go-to plumbing company, is well-versed in issues that can arise in a home’s drainage system. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may mean your sewer drain pipe is damaged and that you should call the plumbing contractors at American Rooter for expert repairs.

5 Signs Of Sewer Drain Pipe Damage

1. Gurgling Sounds

When you hear a gurgling sound coming from your sink or bathtub drain, it’s a sure sign that something is impeding the water’s progress through the pipes. In fact, it could be a problem in your sewer drain pipe, requiring immediate attention from a plumbing contractor.

2. Water Coming Out Of The Toilet

The purpose of the toilet is to help water and waste escape the home, so if it starts pushing more water into your bathroom—especially if it occurs after you use the sink—there’s something greater going on. It could be a clogged toilet drain, or it could have to do with a damaged sewer drain pipe.

3. Water Draining Slowly

Have you noticed any recent changes in the rate at which your sink and tub drain? Oftentimes, tree roots can damage underground pipes, slowing the rate at which your sink and tub are able to drain or halting their progress altogether.

4. Tub Filling With Water After Flushing The Toilet

Out of all of the potential plumbing problems, having your tub fill with water after you flush the toilet may be one of the strangest to experience. If this does happen to you, you should find a plumber to perform drain cleaning or, potentially, sewer cleaning.

5. Washing Machine Causing Bathroom Overflows

Your washing machine acquires and releases water just like your sinks, tubs, and toilets do. If the washing machine is unable to properly drain, excess water may try to escape through plumbing openings elsewhere in your home.

To schedule sewer drain pipe repairs, call American Rooter at (860) 274-7338. Visit these Watertown plumbers online to see a list of their services.