Why Does My Toilet Gurgle & Bubble?

Has your toilet started bubbling or gurgling? These sounds may occur right after you flush, or they may happen at irregular intervals. Sometimes, they even happen when you haven’t used your toilet in a while. If you’ve noticed your toilet making unusual sounds, here’s what you need to know. Is Toilet Bubbling Normal? Most of the time, a bubbling toilet is NOT normal. It usually indicates a problem in your drain or sewer lines, or in your vent stack (the...

If you have a sump pump installed in your Hagerstown, MD or Frederick, MD home, it has probably been working hard throughout the winter, keeping water out of your basement so you don’t have a flood on your hands. Now that spring is here, it’s time to show it some love. It is important to keep up with your Hagerstown sump pump maintenance to ensure that you do not experience issues that require expensive sump pump repairs or even need...

Are you having plumbing problems and you’re not sure why? Are you concerned about your sewer line but not sure if it is causing your plumbing issues? Here’s what you need to know so you can decide if it’s time to call us to fix a sewer issue today. Common Sewer Problems We see a lot of sewer problems and these are the most common issues we come across. Clogged sewer pipes Broken, cracked, or damaged pipes Sewer lines that...

If your sewer line is clogged, you don’t want to wait before you give us a call. These problems only get worse and they will eventually cause catastrophic damage if you don’t take care of them right away. However, it can be hard to tell if you have a sewer clog or another type of clog. Here are some signs that the clog is probably in the sewer so you can call right away! Your Pipes Gurgle If your pipes...

Sewer problems can feel like a homeowners’ worst nightmare. After all, you have no choice but to fix it, no matter how expensive it is. Otherwise, you can end up with sewage in your home and so much damage. Homeowners also fear sewer problems because they don’t know how to tell if they have one. They worry that the first sign of an issue will be sewage backflowing into their homes. However, there are several signs that you can look...