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When in doubt, call a licensed plumber. Your nose (and your basement floor) will thank you. Have you ever had a main line backup? Share your horror story in the comments below—we’re here for the solidarity.

The gross, the bad, and the “call a plumber now” signs. blocked sewer line

There’s a special kind of dread that comes with hearing a gurgle from your toilet when you run the washing machine. Or worse—seeing water pool around the shower drain when you flush. When in doubt, call a licensed plumber

You might have a clogged toilet or a slow sink. But when everything in your house starts backing up at once? You’ve likely graduated to the big leagues: a blocked main sewer line. Share your horror story in the comments below—we’re

A heavy-duty flange plunger works for toilets. But if the clog is 50 feet down the main line, a plunger won’t touch it. Don’t hurt your shoulder trying.

Outside your house (usually near the foundation or a flower bed) there is a white or black PVC cap sticking out of the ground—the sewer cleanout. Carefully unscrew it. If water gushes out, your main line is blocked. This is the plumber’s entry point. To DIY or Not to DIY? You can DIY if: You own a small manual auger (snake) and the clog is minor. Sometimes you can rent a heavy-duty electric snake from the hardware store for $50/day.

When in doubt, call a licensed plumber. Your nose (and your basement floor) will thank you. Have you ever had a main line backup? Share your horror story in the comments below—we’re here for the solidarity.

The gross, the bad, and the “call a plumber now” signs.

There’s a special kind of dread that comes with hearing a gurgle from your toilet when you run the washing machine. Or worse—seeing water pool around the shower drain when you flush.

You might have a clogged toilet or a slow sink. But when everything in your house starts backing up at once? You’ve likely graduated to the big leagues: a blocked main sewer line.

A heavy-duty flange plunger works for toilets. But if the clog is 50 feet down the main line, a plunger won’t touch it. Don’t hurt your shoulder trying.

Outside your house (usually near the foundation or a flower bed) there is a white or black PVC cap sticking out of the ground—the sewer cleanout. Carefully unscrew it. If water gushes out, your main line is blocked. This is the plumber’s entry point. To DIY or Not to DIY? You can DIY if: You own a small manual auger (snake) and the clog is minor. Sometimes you can rent a heavy-duty electric snake from the hardware store for $50/day.