[Marlene36]

Originally Posted by laryb

Our master bath toilet keeps getting blocked, sometimes even blocking the guest bath toilet. When I plunger it, we get a sewerage smell from the shower and sinks. When I shut the drains in the sink and plunge, it seems to help clear it. I have a feeling that this might be more of a problem with the vents. Anyone have a similar problem?

We have an issue that our walk-in shower drain is not draining while showering. The water forms a puddle going out at least 12" from the drain. We can't remove the drain cover, it is caulked in - any suggestions?

[rogerk]

Kiley and Sons Plumbing ran a camera through my waste line to check for ant blockage. I also had them service (back wash) our tankless hot water heater. They also checked the vents etc. This was all part of their annual inspection program. Great service and reasonably priced.

[worahm]

You might try flushing about a cup of blue dish detergent (NOT dish washing machine detergent) down the toilet. Let let it stand for a few hours then flush a second cup of detergent. It worked great for me.

[Joelack99]

We had similar problem--eventually wound up with complete blockage. Mike Scott snaked it and came back with a bunch of fine roots--incursion from the tree in the front yard near the sewer line. Now I put a couple of pounds of ROEBIC K-77 - ROOT KILLER FOR SEWER down the toilet every six months--let it sit overnight and bingo. No more problems.

[vinnytalk]

Could be tree roots in the drain . Happen to a few I know.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Marlene36

We have an issue that our walk-in shower drain is not draining while showering. The water forms a puddle going out at least 12" from the drain. We can't remove the drain cover, it is caulked in - any suggestions?

You need to remove the drain cover. If it is caulked in, just cut away the caulk with a utility knife. It should pop right off. Clean out the drain and add some heavy duty drain cleaner.

[Spsmith444]

Plumber time without question.

[wganderson13]

Disposable wipes are not disposable. Will lie there collecting grease, hair & soap scum to cause blockage. Do you use them? Time for camera.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by rmd2

It is NOT an isolated problem. I have a sewer smell coming from the shower and like you I called Mike Scott Plumbing. The plumber said there was nothing wrong and didn't do anything to fix it. The problem is still there! The only thing different is that I am out $200 for nothing. I have used Mike Scott Plumbing quite a few times but no more. Can anyone suggest a better plumber?

I understand they won’t come for Free but come on $200.!

[rrman3536]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

Same problem! I asked around the neighborhood but nobody else seems to have the problem or can't smell it!! I finally convinced the hubby to call Mike Scott (we've always had them and we're terrific). They showed up, turned on every faucet in the house and garage, let them run for about 15 minutes, opened up the sewer out front and it flushed through.... He wouldn't put a snake down the drain to make sure there was no obstruction. In his opinion, it was "fixed" and his job was finished. About 2 weeks later, same smell, same problem. I know I won't be calling Mike Scott back to the house to turn on faucets...I'll try the 'coke trick' first...We never had bad service prior and haven't tried them again. Don't know if it was an isolated issue with the technician!

try 1/4 cup of baking soda followed by 16 OZ white vinegar down the drain

[stadry]

we've 'heard' the slope of the waste line may not be to code - iirc, 1" drop in 10'

far's 'common line' to the street, haven't heard that 1

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rrman3536

try 1/4 cup of baking soda followed by 16 OZ white vinegar down the drain

I don't think a 1/4 cup of baking soda and vinegar is going to much to unclog a 4 inch main sewer drain line.

[Toddy]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

I've had to go outside and open the external entryway a few times and immediately after opening both toilets finally flush. I've a sneaky suspicion that when you flush both toilets at the same time you can get a stoppage as they converge at the same point and cause and air plug. Might be it's my mind that's plugged though.

Your main outgoing sewage pipe could have been installed incorrectly. Have plumber
video your pipe. Mine has a belly in it, roots and I must flush it out every couple of months. It would cost $5,000 to have it corrected and so must live with it. Only use Scott Toilet Paper.

[dsgreen3]

Originally Posted by Marlene36

We have an issue that our walk-in shower drain is not draining while showering. The water forms a puddle going out at least 12" from the drain. We can't remove the drain cover, it is caulked in - any suggestions?

It might just be a build up of hair and soap. An easy thing to try is with water pooled in the shower take plunger and gently push it down over the drain then rapidly pull it up trying to create suction to lift the gunk back through the holes in the drain. You will have to pull the hair back out with your hands when it starts to show through the drain holes. My wife's hair builds up in our drain over time and this clears it every time. I saw this on a pluming video years ago if done right it creates an enormous amount of suction.