Usually not. Most liquid clog solvents will only disolve part of a clog. Once all the water goes down, so does the solvent. These types of clogs will quickly return and repeated use of solvents can damage metal pipes. Pipes cleaned with an electric eel or high pressure water are typically far more resistant to future clogs.
Yes. Tanks must be cleaned to remove digested solids. Bacteria will "eat" solids in septic tanks but do not reduce it completely. Eventually, the remaining waste in your tanks will need cleaned. If it has been more than 5 years, your septic tank needs checked. Large families or older/smaller systems will need more frequent care.
Click here for more info about septic systemsA root cutter can usually clear roots from clogged sewer lines. The problem with roots is that once they have found water, the will grow back each year. We have many customers who opt for one or two service calls each year to remove root problems rather than pay to replace the entire sewer main. If you have a carpeted and finished basement, you will want to take more proactive measures. Pipe relinging or pipe replacement will solve root problems for good.
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