Best Sewer Line Cleaners in Los Angeles

You've settled in on the couch to watch your favorite television show, when you hear a gurgling sound. Is your kitchen sink making strange noises again? Or maybe it's your toilet water that's bubbling? When you finally manage to get up from your warm and comfortable spot, you discover the water is backed up in the bathtub. This is a sure sign that you need to clean your sewer line.

Whether you're busy with work, spending time with family, or enjoying your favorite television show, cleaning a sewer line isn't usually something people make time for. However, suppose you're experiencing some of the symptoms listed above. In that case, you're due for a cleaning, and at Boss Plumbing in Los Angeles, we've got a few suggestions for the best sewer line cleaner approaches to take, one step at a time.

Why Would I Need To Clean My Main Sewer Line?

If you're experiencing slow or clogged drains, flooding showers, or gurgling sounds from the drain, these are symptoms of a dirty or clogged sewer line. There are many causes for backed sewer lines, including flushing the wrong things down the toilet or drain, including diapers, grease, coffee grounds, feminine products, large food particles, and wads of toilet paper. Even if it initially gets flushed down the toilet, it can get stuck further down the sewer line and cause a real blockage. 

It's true, most homeowners do not maintain their sewer lines. Often when there is a blockage, you end up with a backup of raw sewage, which might not necessarily come all the way back up to your sink or shower. Instead, it can sit in your pipes for a while and cause significant damage.  Damaged pipes are the most severe case of sewage back backup. It can lead to broken pipes, offset joints, and root intrusion (where roots grow into the sewage lines).

What’s The Best Way To Fix My Sewer Line?

Your question should be, "Can I fix the sewer line block myself?" and the answer is "maybe." If the clog is limited to blockages within your home, then yes, go ahead. Your best sewer line cleaner is first a plunger on the toilet.  If you're experiencing a blockage in the kitchen or bathroom sink, try an over-the-counter drain cleaner.

If the issue seems to be in your main sewer line beyond your home's property lines, you should NEVER attempt a DIY repair. Not only does this pose a tremendous safety risk, but you could cause even more damage to your home, and you might be breaking city laws in your area. Adding to that, even if you have the experience and can unclog the sewer, you're more than likely to miss the larger issue that has been brewing underground. That's where you need to call Boss Plumbing in Los Angeles. Overlooked drain backups and the enormous waste buildup that accompany it can lead to massive sewer line and home damage as well.  

When this is the case, turn off the water in your home immediately. Find the valve at the water issue source (i.e., the fixture valves behind the toilet or under the sink, which are usually the easiest to get to) and shut them down. That way, you'll be able to minimize the potential for mess and damage. Then pick up the phone to call us and explain the situation. At Boss Plumbing, we have enough experience and knowledge to know exactly what to do next.

What Would A Professional Plumber Do To Fix My Sewer Line?

At Boss Plumbing, our approach would most likely be to inspect the sewer line with a camera inspection. This will allow us to get a close look at the underground drains to correctly diagnose the issue.

There are instances where really tough clogs can prevent us from accessing a decent view of your sewer line. However, more often than not, most of the sewer line blockages can be cleared using either a power snake or hydro jetter.

In these cases, clearing the blockage is most effective when used as close to the blockage as physically possible. The closer we can get to the clog, the better chance we have of looking at the area to make sure there has been no structural damage to the pipes once everything has been cleared out.

Choose Boss Plumbing in LA for Your Sewer Cleaning

Whatever the nature of your blockage, the best sewer line cleaner is Boss Plumbing in Los Angeles. We can help with whatever has clogged your pipes. As a family owned business, we guarantee all of our work and offer same-day service.

We look forward to hearing from you.