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    Nov 18, 2011, 12:03 PM
    My downstairs bathroom overflows and bubbles whenever a faucet on or flush bathroom
    My downstairs bathroom overflows and bubbles whenever a faucet is turned on or another bathroom is flushed. What is the problem and what can I do? Help!
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    Nov 18, 2011, 07:12 PM
    Bubbling or gurgling? Bubbles most frequently mean a clog. I'd rod down the stack with enough snake to reach roof top to basement floor plus 20'. If you have clean outs then you might be able to rod and stay off the roof.
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