The Homeowner’s Guide to Sewer Line Maintenance

Ensuring a free-flowing sewer system is key to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and comfortable home environment.

These are some of the top preventative tips to maintain your sewer line in between professional inspections and cleanings.

Watching what you flush is one of the most ignored causes of sewer line damage. Flushing only human waste and toilet paper helps maintain sewer lines. Never flush wet wipe even if they say they are flushable, power towels, or feminine products.

Properly disposing of grease avoids further problems. Rather than dumping it down the drain, dispose of it into a container and throw it in the trash. 

Drain Strainers catch all the unwanted hair, food, and debris that you cannot catch as fast as they go down the drain. They sell mesh ones at many different stores for low prices, which cause a big difference.

Running your water regularly in rarely used places helps prevent traps from drying out and debris from settling and causing a larger problem later on.

Your garbage disposal is one that is overlooked. Running cold water after using the disposal to dispose of items helps maintain the health.

If you do not know what to do call your local plumber to help with inspection and maintenance.