This drain services the utility sink, washing machine and air conditioner, so plugging it is probably not the best thing to do….Unless there’s a way around that. Whenever it rains hard & long, the basement floods *through the drain*. There is no sump pump, and installation of one is an option, but how would that have any effect at all on the drain? Thanks!
FYI, all utilities are city (no septic), and there is a stream along the back edge of the property that tends to get backed up (due to city negligence).
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You need a plumber to run a wide thread down the drain from the basement and clear the clog. It usually costs about $130 in my area.
The least expensive thing to do is to have the drain cleaned out to the street first then wait and see.
you have a yard drainage problem,water sitting and sacurating your yard as tyhe water table rises,where ever this drain runs into is also a problem-septic tank full??
Most of the time you can contact the city services ( sewer dept. ) about the flooding. They will usually check the sewer lines out front of you house to make sure they are not blocked. They usually do this for free…then if the blockage is in your lines….you’ll need to get a plumber to clean your lines.