Water Backing Up?

[@Yuxin-CHBL]

So glad I saw this video before I agree with the plumber who suggested opening up the tiles under the bathtub...

[@Llamathellegend]

This is happening on my lower level apartment with two floors above me.. my kitchen sink backs up with their waste water twice a week... management has snaked the line twice but its still happening. I assume theres a bigger issue in the main drain/stack that needs adressing. 🙄

[@LuxManorRealEstate]

Yes, there is likely a bigger issue with the pipe and they're not properly cleaning it when they snake it. Maybe there are 2 clogs and they stop at the first. It's also possible that the people upstairs are putting things down the pipes like coffee grounds, pasta, rice, and grease. These can create big problems for the community. Your association may want to send a camera down the pipe to see what is the blockage and/or make sure the neighbors are responsible with their waste. Hope this helps.

[@ehap080]

Hi, amazing video, im having the same exactly situation? How did you solve it? I need help with this issue.

[@LuxManorRealEstate]

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this. I hope your association is not trying to charge you for the common pipe. I made this video so you can share it and show they can't take advantage of the person on the lowest level like mine tried to do. They were likely in with the plumber who either didn't understand plumbing or was lying to me. I didn't give in and fought but they finally saw it my way. You'll need the association to clear the pipe whenever you see water backing up into your sink.

[@anonanonymous1988]

So, how do you keep water from coming in from a system like this?

[@LuxManorRealEstate]

The only way is to keep the waste pipes clear. This may be outside of your control if you are in a condo building and share a waste stack. Someone above you may clog the pipe and flood your unit. If you can block your drain, the water will go up a floor but this is not a long term solution.

[@anonanonymous1988]

@LuxManorRealEstate is a good enough solution. At least my kitchen won't keep flooding with the above floors waste water.