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Winter Is A Good Time To Think About Sewer Cleaning
Allen Henry
With winter weather comes everything from house guests to the extreme cold. Did you know that these elements can affect how well your sewer line functions? Learn how the winter season can cause your sewer to go into overdrive, and why sewer cleaning after the winter makes sense.
Grease Buildup
It's something about the holiday season that makes most people want to spend more time in the kitchen cooking all sorts of delicious meals. All is well until the grease from the food somehow ends up in the sink and eventually flows down the drain. While one accidental case of grease down the drain won't trigger a major issue, if you make this mistake repeatedly, the grease eventually settles in the main sewer line and causes a buildup.
A buildup that prevents the wastewater from properly flowing through. A winter cleaning session removes any grease buildup you've collected during the holidays and starts the new year fresh.
Poor Flushing Habits
With this season also comes more houseguests. Often people host holiday parties at their homes, and some people even take the plunge and host the holidays at their home. When it comes to house guests, one thing is for sure, not everyone will treat your house in the same way they treat theirs.
In terms of plumbing issues, your guests might flush everything from baby wipes to sanitary napkins down the drain. Even if you're lucky enough to avoid a toilet backup, these items will eventually settle in the main sewer line and cause an even bigger clog.
Frozen Pipes
If you live in a newer home, the winter season can take a toll on your sewer lines. In years past, sewer lines were largely made from cast iron. However, in recent years, many newer homes are built with plastic sewer lines. Plastic is not nearly as durable as cast iron.
As the temperature goes through a cycle of freezing and thawing, any moisture inside the sewer line could expand and constrict as a result. With a thin plastic pipe, the constant changes could cause it to crack. While a sewer cleaning might not resolve the broken pipe, this preventive maintenance step does an excellent job of highlighting issues with a sewer line that you might not have noticed.
Don't let the winter season get the best of you. Plan ahead and contact a professional to have your sewer cleaned.
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