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    Hunnybee_420 Posts: 43, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 21, 2010, 02:54 PM
    Sewer Overflow?
    I recently moved into a house and there are still many things I don't know. Just now I was doing some laundry and it was draining and as it was the sewer drain beside the washing machine was overflowing a little bit (there is a darker area where I can tell it's been doing that before) and when it was done draining the water receded. Is this normal or is something wrong? Who would I call to do what?
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    Jan 21, 2010, 03:15 PM

    No, it is not normal. If your drain cannot accept water than it means your drains are obstructed with sediment and need to be snaked. You can snake it yourself by renting snake from Home Depot or phone your local plumber.

    Since you now know your drain are clogging up, make it a habit to snake your drains periodically - maybe once a year.
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    Jan 21, 2010, 03:27 PM

    LOL Milo, thanks for solving all my problems. BTW my showers are caulked now :D
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    Jan 21, 2010, 03:29 PM
    Thanks... I am glad you find us here at the Help Desk helpful.. .
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