I cleaned out my sewer line inside the house, got a lot of gunk out. I thought I was done and this morning, helping around house, I was doing a wash load, took cap off open sewer line too see if it was clear-when the washer was letting water out...wam..back up again...poured harsh chemicals in line , used high pressure hose and plunger. Then I thought I'd check outside--sure enough gunk coming from outside trap....Now I think that the line is clogged from house to street...I removed concrete covering and started digging...2 feet down--water...I know there's a trap there--seen it, but I think line is clogged there.....My ques: Is there a very harse chemical I can use? I've used Nitrate Acid and that help some, but I'm sure there has to be somethingelse out there!! HELP--MAN IT STINKS!!!!
2007-11-28 02:47:15 · 5 answers · asked by gleelogan 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Call Roto Rooter! Sounds like you have a clog that chemicals just won't fix! You need it cleaned out with an auger! This should clear your line. It is possible that you have a broken line. This would be a bigger project, but the professionals would be able to differentiate the two!
2007-11-28 03:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by I hang with the BIG DOGS 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You may have a broken line that is catching everything that goes to the sewer. Tree roots are a possibility also. You need to rent a power auger to clean the line out.
2007-11-28 10:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have it snaked out............ Chemicals take time.... snaking clears the line in a hurry....
2007-11-28 10:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am afraid you are going to have to get your drains pressured washed out side or you will have trouble all the time
2007-11-28 11:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by TERESA S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have roots growing in the line. no ****!
2007-11-28 10:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋