Every home should have home drain cleanouts. A drain cleanout gives us access to the main sewer line. It is usually located in the backyard of the house. They look like capped pipes. They are usually a 4-inch-diameter pipe with a screw cap that has a square knob or indentation on the top. It is a necessity for every house because it keeps the sewer line clean. It also helps to spot the condition below the house, whether being good or bad.  In this article, you will learn the purpose and usefulness of drain cleaners and inspection of sewer lines contact us for any questions. 

DRAIN CLEANOUTS

There are two pipes in a drain cleanout. Each of the pipes goes in its own direction. One goes to the street, and the other goes beneath the house. It is like this to provide services to the sewer lines in case of backup or failure underneath the line. Many things can clog the pipes underneath. For example, Roots, feminine hygiene products, and even toys can come down the pipes to create a blockade. 

However, it becomes easier for the plumber to unclog the pipes if the house has a drain cleaner. With a drain cleaner, the plumber can just do the service without coming inside the house. They use the snake and run it underneath the house, and do their work. They can also unclog the pipes by running the snake out to the street. 

CLEANOUT ISN’T VISIBLE

The position of the drain cleanouts is usually outside of the home. They are mostly in the front or the backyard of the house. They are near the foundation of the house. Look under plants if you have a hard time finding the drain cleaners in the front and back yard. Search this area, and you should be able to find the drain cleanouts. 

However, if you can’t find the drain cleanouts, you should probably call a plumber to check it out. They will locate the drain cleanout for you. 

EASILY INSPECT SEWER LINES FOR ISSUES

With the drain cleanouts, it becomes very easy to inspect the sewer lines. By running a camera, it becomes very easy to inspect the insides of the pipes. The video feed will give a great deal of new information. For example, lately, we at Clog Kings ran a camera in a client’s house, and we were able to find an area where the old iron sewer pipes had about an inch of dislocation due to the PVC pipes. So, because of the camera feed, it becomes very easy to inspect the insides of the pipes below the house. 

Next Step

Drain cleaners make it very easy to unclog a blocked pathway of pipes. It also makes it easier to provide useful information, which results in an easier way to identify the problems in the drain lines that run from the septic tank to the sewers. It will help you identify the problems to take measures to prevent the problem from growing or returning in the future.  

So, check around the house if you find a drain cleaner. If you find yourself in a difficult position it can’t fix, you can always call us Clog Kings for help. A drain cleaner will give you peace of mind regarding your house’s plumbing and will help you avoid emergency plumbing situations.