What happens if I don’t fix a broken sewer cleanout cap?

• <div><p>There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. </p><p>Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-stinks-how-get-rid-sewer-gas-smell.htm">sewer odor throughout your house</a>. </p></div>

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Q: Can you pour old motor oil down the drain?

• <div><p>Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain. </p></div>

Q: How often should a sewer line be cleaned?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-clean-my-sewer-drain.htm">sewer line should be cleaned</a> at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it&rsquo;s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn&rsquo;t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don&rsquo;t even know the last time it&rsquo;s been cleaned, it&rsquo;s time to call a pro. </p></div>

Q: How long does descaling a sewer line last?

• <div><p>Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of<b> 50 years</b>, although there&rsquo;s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust&mdash;leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.</p></div>

Q: Why does my main sewer line keep clogging?

• <div><p>Main sewer lines can clog for several reasons. For example, if you regularly dump oil or grease down your drain, it could eventually block your line. Sometimes, tree roots can penetrate and grow inside old sewer pipes, creating a major blockage. Flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, or baby wipes) can also clog your plumbing system.</p></div>

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Mark was awesome to work with. Exceptionally easy to communicate with, efficient and clean work, and we are so thrilled with our kitchen remodel! I will definitely be using Aragon for any future reno needs and highly recommend them.
Aragon Concrete & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
Efficient, kept me updated. Workmanship was outstanding and cleaned up at the end of the day. There was a mixup with the screens but it is being resolved. Easy folks to work with.
Champion Windows of Ft.Collins
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Reviewed in February 2023
Tanya arrived on schedule with the necessary tools and supplies and completed the project on time and at thr bid price. The work (cleaning grout and tile that had not been cleaned in decades -- and looked like it) was well done. The bathroom has not looked so good for many years. A positive...
A to Z Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2016
We needed a part and they quickly went and got one. Fix was done quickly and clean-up was excellent. Very professional. Rated value a 3.5 only because the bill was not itemized. Part could have been $3.00 and the bill was $225.00........ Would hire again.....
Better Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
Justin is wonderful! All work was done on time and for the price quoted. At the end of every work day his crew cleaned up the area so we did not have to live in a mess. Justin and crew are nice, respectful and trustworthy. You can leave them alone in you home. I have used turner contracting...
Turner Contractng LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Corey the installer was on time and very professional. He and Wade completed all the work in four hours and cleaned up well.
Poudre Valley Air
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Reviewed in September 2013
Ron was efficient and did an excellent job. When he discovered I had not purchased enough forms, he went to great lengths to locate and purchase those forms so he could complete the job. He is neat and clean; pleasant to be around; very knowledgeable in his profession. I would use him again...
Colorado Custom Concrete & Designs
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Reviewed in August 2012
Sewer replacements are always a mess outside in the yard, so I can't say that it was anything more than I expected. I have never had them compact the soil and did that myself over a year's time, but I would definitely ask that in the future. The bathroom re-plumb went fairly well. Everything...
Doe Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2011
The young man who came to my house was very courteous and polite. He came in and talked to me and told me what to expect and in what order he would be cleaning the windows. He took off his shoes and when he went from room to room he kept his feet covered. He cleaned as he went and there was...
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span.

Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul sewer odor throughout your house.

Main sewer lines can clog for several reasons. For example, if you regularly dump oil or grease down your drain, it could eventually block your line. Sometimes, tree roots can penetrate and grow inside old sewer pipes, creating a major blockage. Flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, or baby wipes) can also clog your plumbing system.

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