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saders (Non-US)
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This is the way the plumbing is set up is my house for the sinks and shower.
These are not connected in the septic tank and have there own line.
The problem is the trap above the washer drain.
I think that were its going into the ground after that trap that the vent can not release the pressure from after the trap. You can feel the water draining out on that trap.
I am wonder if I remove that trap will it make the system work better and then the vent can equalize the pressure from the ground side after that trap.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
The system will drain better if that trap is removed, as long as you don't get any sewer odors back thru the drains it'll be ok.
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PlumberLoren (CA)
Traps are installed to prevent sewer gas from coming back into the home. All traps should be vented to prevent siphoning water out of the trap and thus breaking the seal.
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EmyJ (Non-US)
Check vents for blockages.
Unused sinks, etc. may allow the water in the trap to evaporate - add water.
Add bleach to the drain to kill bacteria.
Clear partial clog that is harboring bacteria.
Toilet may have gaps between it and the wax ring, replace the wax ring.
Vent line may have deteriorated or separated allowing sewer gas to vent into your home.
When just one fixture is backing up, it is probably a clog close to that fixture. Use basic drain clearing steps to clear the drain.
A branch drain or vent line is clogged and needs to be cleared, probably with a drain snake or pressure device. Chemicals are not very effective on this type of clog.
Assuming it is not coincidental and two separate local clogs are causing the problem, it is likely the main sewer drain from your home is blocked. It may be a clog that can be cleared with a drain snake or pressure device.
In the case of tree roots or a damaged sewer pipe, more serious intervention may be required. Consider hiring a pro.
If you have a septic system, it may be full and needs to be pumped out.
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