How do I stop sludge buildup in my sewer line?

• <div><p>Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.</p><p>Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.</p></div>

How much does a sewer line clog cost?

• <div><p>Ideally, you might find that you only need to clean the sewer line or remove a clog from the main line. That costs $200 to $300. However, “<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-clear-a-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">sewer main clogs can cost</a> upwards of $1,000 to clear, depending on what is causing the clog, distance from accessible cleanouts to the clog, and whether there is occupied space below the clogged line (apartment buildings, condos, etc.),” says Botelho.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2013
Gave estimate on the time he would be there, and brought proper equipment in with him to do the job. Cleaned up messes, unclogged 2 drains and checked flow on remaining drains, in under an hour...very efficient. Have used this service on several occasions and have always been happy with the...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services
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Reviewed in December 2015
They came out, they took off the porcelain finish around the drain as they put a drain in to snake it out. I called them about this and they laughed and said "Your house is 70 years old, what did you expect? Read the disclaimer on the back, do you want me to read it for you?" Never use this...
Roswell Rooter
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Reviewed in September 2013
Left a message that we needed help and they called back about noon. They said they could have someone there in about a half hour and I said and quot;Greatand quot;. About 20 min. later Bryan arrived and took a look around, inside and out. He discovered that not only was the washer drain plugged...
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
2 hours and was at my house in less than 15 minutes. He started snaking the line and after 4 hours of continuous snaking, water would still not drain out of the pipe. His snake is 90' in length and eventhough he was well past the clog into the mainline, water would not pass through the clogged...
Lee's Plumbing and Drain Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
Very good experience, Plumber arrived early, very professional... even had to go into the crawl space several times. Quickly fixed problem and installed the new drain and piping without problems, cleaned up after he left.
Fentiman Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in December 2017
They claim they told me upfront that they couldn't clear the clog because there was a 90 curve in the pipe and it was the wrong piece, and that the 90 had come lose and water was all over under the house. But this is not true. They said nothing until he had spent most of the hour trying to clear...
Darnold Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
They were professional and friendly. They completed the work quickly. He said he would be able to help with a future project.
Mr Rooter Plumbing Of Four Corners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A clogged air gap can cause a dishwasher not to drain. There are, however, other potential issues that can lead to improper drainage. For example, if you have attached the air gap to a garbage disposal and forgotten to remove the knockout plug, wastewater may backflow into the dishwasher. Check that the air gap is installed properly, and then look for clogs in the air gap and dishwasher filters.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages.

Flushing the toilet only to realize it’s clogged can cause anxiety. To avoid a clogged toilet, use less toilet paper. If you notice that the toilet is flushing and refilling slower than usual, you can use a plunger to clear clogs in the S-trap. If that doesn’t work, call a plumber to check your system and possibly clear the drain lines.

Ideally, you might find that you only need to clean the sewer line or remove a clog from the main line. That costs $200 to $300. However, “sewer main clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear, depending on what is causing the clog, distance from accessible cleanouts to the clog, and whether there is occupied space below the clogged line (apartment buildings, condos, etc.),” says Botelho.

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