How do I prevent a drain clog?

• <div>The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. To prevent clogs, get yourself:<ul><li>A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. </li><li>Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.</li><li>Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.</li></ul>P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-retrieve-jewelry-drain.htm">follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain</a>. </div>

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Last update on May 14, 2015

Reviewed in May 2015
I was disappointed with the quality of the work. After they left, I had to clean the the shower myself, remove hair from the drain, clean part of the toilet they forgot, clean the interior of the microwave that still had food debris in it, and move the refrigerator back into its place. The...
Maids Dew It All
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Reviewed in November 2013
Open wall board and repaired several broken drain pipes. Mark worked very hard and was very professional in all of his work and communications. This is clearly the kind of customer service you want coming to your home.
Alaska Best Heating and Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
The person that came out and gave the estimate designed a drain system that was clean and followed the lines of the building. The young men that cam out an installed the gutters found a quicker and less attract means to complete the installation. The cost was more than the estimate. 
A & A ROOFING CO
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Reviewed in June 2013
Did not install drain pipes as bid. Left me to finish the job. Did less than bid then billed for more than was the bid amount. 
Fairbanks Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2013
removed the old drain pipes <ul> <li>hooked the toilet to the new septic lines</li> <li>replaced all drain pipes</li> <li>raised the bath room sink drain up off the ground</li> <li>rerouted the kitchen drain back under the house</li> <li>rerouted the washer drain pipe</li> ...
Altrol Heating Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2013
first he dug under the house to add protection to the drain system from freeze ups. Placed a clean out near the house. ran pipe straight out about ten feet and made a 90 degree turn placed second clean out ran pipe over to new low profile tank hooked tank to lift...
Ace II General Contractors
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Reviewed in April 2013
What really stands out is how they stayed very late on wickedly cold night(s) checking every line they had access to with the steam hose, including accessing a vent pipe from up over the very tall roof, to try to find the source of blockage. The responder would find surprisingly little...
Fairbanks Pumping & Thawing
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Reviewed in January 2013
Problem water from washing machine was draining and coming up from the drain in the laundry room. They located the problem was with our main line by using a video cable. They insisted that I view the standing water in the main line before moving forward.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fairbanks, AK
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In business since 2005

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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"Washer couldn’t be repaired wouldn’t let water run in & drain, plus it wouldn’t turn at all"

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Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today!\n\nWe specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton\n\nAL.Dothan 334-648-3817,\nAL Birmingham 334-648-3817,\nAL Huntsville 334-648-3817,\nAL Mobile 334-648-3817,\nAL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817,\nAL Montgomery 334-578-4761,\nAR Little Rock 334-648-3817,\nAZ Phoenix 334-648-3817,\nCA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817,\nCO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817,\nCT Hartford 334-648-3817,\nDE Dover 334-648-3817,\nFL Tallahassee 334-648-3817,\nFL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817,\nFL. Destin 334-648-3817,\nFL Gainsville 334-648-3817\nFl Jacksonville 334-648-3817,\nFL Orlando 334-648-3817,\nFL Panama City 334-648-3817,\nFL Tampa 334-648-3817,\nFL Miami 334-648-3817,\nGA Atlanta 334-648-3817,\nGA Albany 334-648-3817,\nGA Augusta 334-648-3817,\nGA Columbus 334-648-3817,\nGA Macon 334-648-3817,\nGA Valdosta 334-648-3817,\nIA Des Moines 334-648-3817,\nID Boise 334-648-3817,\nIL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817,\nIN Indianapolis 334-648-3817,\nKS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817,\nKY Frankfort 334-648-3817,\nLA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817,\nMA Boston 334-648-3817,\nMD Annapolis 334-648-3817,\nME Augusta 334-648-3817,\nMI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817,\nMN Saint Paul 334-648-3817,\nMO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817,\nMS Jackson 334-648-3817,\nMS Biloxi 334-648-3817,\nMS Gulf Port 334-648-3817,\nMT helena 334-648-3817,\nNC Raleigh 334-648-3817,\nND Bismark 334-648-3817,\nNE Lincoln 334-648-3817, \nNJ Trenton 334-648-3817,\nNM Santa Fe 334-648-3817,\nNV Carson City 334-648-3817,\nNV Las Vegas 334-648-3817\nNY Albany 334-648-3817,\nOH Columbus 334-648-3817,\nOK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817,\nOR Salem 334-648-3817,\nPA harrisburg 334-648-3817,\nRI Providence 334-648-3817,\nSC Columbia 334-648-3817,\nSD Pierre 334-648-3817,\nTN nashville 334-648-3817,\nTX Austin 334-648-3817,\nUT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817,\nVA Richmond 334-648-3817,\nVT montpelier 334-648-3817,\nWI Madison 334-648-3817,\nWV Charleston 334-648-3817,\nWY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

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Serving Ester, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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MonkeyWrench Mechanical is made up of 2 mechanical administrators/master plumbers who have been proudly serving the community for 3 whole years. Among their past clients they are known to be extremely meticulous about quality and an overall pleasure to work with. You are always dealing with the owner of the company so you can rest assured that all of your plumbing and heating needs will be tended to with professionalism.

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We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project & specialize in electrical/plumbing work, window and door installation, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Sub Zero Recovery & Removal

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Here at Sub Zero Recovery & Removal we are here for all your needs. We have over 30 years of experience and have worked all around the Fairbanks area. We cater to every unique situation. We do both commercial and residential plowing. We also specialize in excavation work and construction clean ups. No matter the job, Sub Zero Recovery & Removal has you covered. Call us today!

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain.

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels.
Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.
Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm—hair, skin, and soap scum that turns into a black sticky mess. In this case, pouring down near-boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar will remove the smell. Keep in mind that a rotten egg smell is occasionally a sign of larger sewage line clogs and other related issues.

While there is no specific “best” method to clear hair out of a drain, several options work well. Using a combination of baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the hair clog is a great and easy way to help clear the drain. Drain snakes are also effective for more severe clog buildups.

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

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