Clog in pipes or something.
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06-04-18, 05:20 PM
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Clog in pipes or something.
Suddenly we are having pipe issues. When we run the washer, or drain a tub full of water or even run the washer and dishwasher at the same time, every sink and toilet in the house gurgles and the toilets bubble like crazy and will sometimes flush multiple times. If we used water a lot (dishes, etc.) Then the shower won't drain correctly but will eventually drain slowly. It is as if there is a clog but we ran a snake through and found nothing. Also, if the dishwaaher or washing machine is running then the toilet will not flush. Water comes to the top and eventually slowly drain back down. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
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06-04-18, 07:40 PM
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One of the pro plumbers should be along, but in the meantime I would be checking all the vents. That'll involve getting on the roof and doing a visual inspection (look down each of them with a bright flashlight) and also possibly running a snake down them. 
#4
06-05-18, 04:32 AM
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Are you on municipal sewer or a septic system?
It definetely sounds like you have a partial clog, possibly in the main drain leaving the house as it sounds like it's affecting everything. You can also check your plumbing vents to make sure they are clear though I rarely see them clog.
It definetely sounds like you have a partial clog, possibly in the main drain leaving the house as it sounds like it's affecting everything. You can also check your plumbing vents to make sure they are clear though I rarely see them clog.
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06-06-18, 08:51 AM
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Thank you everyone.
I am on a septic system. We opened it at the cap and ran the snake back to the house and didn't find anything. We are going to check the vents. I am in a brand new mobile home and it looks like there are only vents for the bathrooms but not the sink? Shouldn't there be one for each area?
We will be climbing up there today.
We will be climbing up there today.
#7
06-10-18, 06:47 PM
95% sure there's a clog somewhere in your main drain. It could possibly be a vent issue, but it would be unlikely causing so many issues.
What kind of snake did you use? Sometimes the smaller 1/2" snakes can just poke a hole through the clog and not really clear it.
What kind of snake did you use? Sometimes the smaller 1/2" snakes can just poke a hole through the clog and not really clear it.
