When your sewer system backs up, you are likely to notice a range of unpleasant effects on your home plumbing system. With your sewer system out of sight, it is hard to detect any minor issues until it is too late. However, there are some signs to look out for that indicate that there is a problem with your sewer system. Address the issue before it is late and keep an eye out for any changes to your plumbing. If you notice any of the four signs below, contact Culler Plumbing Services today at (618) 855-9600, and we can send out our professional plumbers to your Collinsville, Illinois home.
Water Drains More Slowly
The most noticeable sign of a sewage backup is that water cannot drain easily in your home. If your bathtubs, showers, and sinks are all draining slower than usual then that is a sure sign that you have a sewer backup. If, however, only one drain is having problems draining, then the cause is probably a clog in the pipe that leads from that particular drain. When experiencing any blockage, especially a sewer backup, it is best to contact an experienced plumber to tackle the issue. Our team in Collinsville, Illinois knows the best techniques to handle any drain or sewer backup. If you have questions, contact us today about your plumbing issues.
Drains Bubble and Gurgle
Are your sinks, bath, and shower making strange noises when water is being drained? As well as draining more slowly than usual, drains affected by a sewage backup often make gurgling noises or bubbles as they drain. Listen out for these sounds as a sign that you have a plumbing issue. If all of your drains are having the same issue then you probably have a bigger issue than just a clogged drain. Don’t put off strange signs and contact us immediately so we can have one of our plumbers visit your Collinsville, Illinois home to inspect your drains and sewer with our sewer camera inspection service before larger issues arise.
Toilet Water Levels Rise
Flushing the toilet can be a risky business when your sewer backs up. The water level becomes much higher in the bowl during a flush, as the wastewater and sewage cannot travel easily into the blocked sewer. If you keep ignoring this problem, this can result in dirty water spilling onto the bathroom floor. It’s important to pay attention to small signs like this before severe water damage affects you and your home. Our plumbers have the experience to inspect the issue and find the best solution for you and your home. Whether it is a toilet issue or a sewer issue, it is best to contact a plumber to investigate the plumbing issues you are experiencing.
Your Home Smells Bad
Sewage blockages smell terrible. The combination of feces, urine, stagnant water, and decaying traces of food that is trapped in the sewer produces an odor that is highly unpleasant and impossible to ignore. Rather than trying to cover up the smell with air freshening sprays or scented candles, call a plumber to get the source of the sewage backup fixed. Once you notice unpleasant smells in and around your home, then that means that there is a serious plumbing issue with your sewer system and should be looked at and treated by one of our professional plumbers at Culler Plumbing Services as soon as possible.
