Chemical Drain Cleaner Can Leave a Main-Line Clog Untouched
If drain cleaner did not clear the clog, stop pouring more into the drain. A chemical cleaner may loosen hair, soap film,…
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Why a Sewer Clog Keeps Coming Back After It Was “Cleared”
If the same toilet, shower, or floor drain backs up again a few weeks or months after it was cleared, the first…
Central Texas Oak Roots Can Reblock a Cleared Sewer Line
Yes, oak roots can grow back into a sewer line after it has been cleared. A cable machine or hydro jet can…
One Backed-Up Fixture or Several Drains: What the Difference Usually Means
If water is backing up in more than one place, such as a toilet bubbling while the shower fills or a washing…
Water Rising in the Shower When You Flush Needs a Line Diagnosis
If the shower backs up when the toilet flushes, the blockage is usually in the drain line both fixtures share. The toilet…
Toilet Gurgling When the Washing Machine Drains Is a Sewer Warning
If your toilet gurgles, bubbles, or briefly drops in the bowl when the washing machine drains, the washer is probably pushing water…
Repair or Replace an Old Toilet? When Replacement Makes More Sense
If your toilet has needed more than one repair in the past year, replacement is often the better choice. A new flapper…
Weak Flushes Can Be the Last Straw for an Older Toilet
A toilet weak flush usually comes from one of four places: too little water leaving the tank, clogged rim holes, a blocked…
A Toilet That Clogs Every Week May Be Ready for Retirement
A toilet that clogs every week is not behaving normally, even if a plunger clears it each time. The problem may be…
Is a Cracked Toilet Safe to Keep Using?
A cracked toilet is not always safe to keep using. A tiny crack on the outside of the tank may only need…