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What NOT To Do When You’re Having Problems with Your Sewer and Drains

One of the situations in life that you would rather not be caught in is having problems with sewers and 
drains. When this happens, you become at a loss with what to do and whom to call. You get uneasy 
because, with septic problems, you don’t usually know the root cause. Below is a list of what NOT to 
do when you’re having problems with your sewer and drains.  

1. Do not panic when septic problems set in your home. 
Panic will only result in more problems. Call your trusted Sewer and Drain Cleaning company and 
let them assess and solve your septic problems. Septic and drain problem experts can provide 
solutions to your plumbing problems or clogged drainage. If you're in the West Michigan area, contact  
West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service for sewer and drain problem services in the  
West Michigan vicinity.

2. Do not use liquid drain cleaners without the advice of professional plumbers. 
These may contain harsh chemicals that can damage the pipes and create more significant problems 
in your sewer system.If one of your sink drains clog repeatedly or drains very slowly, this can be a sign 
of a blocked pipe in your sewer system. If using a sewer snake to take the clog out yields no success, 
maybe it is time to hire a sewer and drain cleaning services.

3. Do not pour water or vinegar down the drain if your drain is clogged.
Even though this was observed to solve the clogging, this quick-fix will eventually cause your pipes to 
rust and need repair. Some major sewage and drain problems may come off as simple household 
problems such as a clogged sink that you think you can fix by yourself. Repetitive clogs and specific 
warnings show a big problem is brewing. Take your advice from the experts.

4. Do not wait for molds to grow on your walls before getting plumbing experts’ advice. 
Mold growth inside your home is also an indication of a damaged sewer line. Even the smell of mold 
inside your house can be a warning of a damaged pipe.Trace the sewer or pipeline problem to avoid 
further damage to your home.

5. Do not wait for the problem to get worse
Using do-it-yourself remedies can only put your health at risk. Smelling foul sewage odor is a sign of 
sewer problem. Septic tanks are built airtight to keep harmful smells inside. Smelling sewage odors 
means your septic tank has cracks or holes where the smell can escape. Let the experts in sewer 
repair take charge.

A simple problem like a clogged toilet can be easily solved by using a plunger. But frequent clogging 
may indicate a severe problem with your sewer pipeline. Do not delay in asking for help from sewer 
and plumbing experts because this may cause more significant issues to your sewerage system, 
thus costing you more for repairs. 

For your sewer and drain problems, do not hesitate to call these numbers: Muskegon: 231-739-7423,  
Grand Haven: 616-847-1072, Whitehall: 231-893-4252, Holland:616-392-8988, Coopersville: 
616-837-1800, Allendale: 616-895-9080 and Twin Lake: 231-828-5595 or email at 
 http://bit.ly/WMSSDContactUs.

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