Can you damage a drain with a snake?

• <div><p>In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.</p></div>

What are the differences between biodegradable and conventional drain cleaners?

• <div><p>Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains. </p><p>Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.</p></div>

Can you leave a toilet clogged overnight?

• <div><p>Usually it’s fine to leave a toilet clogged overnight, as long as it’s not close to overflowing. In some cases, the extra time may give the clog time to work itself out. For example, if it’s caused by an excess of toilet paper, letting it sit could result in the clog dissolving and you may be able to simply flush it away by the time you wake up. </p><p>Only let it sit though if you have more than one toilet in the home.</p></div>

Will boiling water unclog a drain?

• <div><p>Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Installed kitchen backsplash. Did a great job and cleaned up. Brilliant!
TB's Trim and Paint
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Reviewed in October 2020
Paid them a few years ago to put in a main drain line and during the main line replacement did they bring up an issue with the slope and distance. Fast forward to last 90 days. They have flushed the line twice, rooted it three times and have ran a camera once. Keeping track that’s 700 plus...
Roto-Rooter
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Reviewed in April 2018
They arrived and diagnosed the problem that had been missed completely by another plumbing company. The other company had fiddled with the "innards" of the toilet tank and had snaked the drain. The sound of running water persisted through two visits from this other company. We called Mike's...
Mike's Plumbing & Electric SVC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Jessie is wonderful! Very clean. This place is excellent and they are extra friendly.
Polished Nails and Tan
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Reviewed in May 2013
TERRIFIC! Thomas was a true professional in every way. I got a call on Tuesday to see if they could come early and Thomas was here within minutes of the call. On Friday for the reinstallation Thomas was here within minutes of the scheduled time, repaired a co-located drain line for our A/C...
Goolsby Brothers Plumbing & Electric
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Reviewed in March 2012
This gentleman was prompt, knowledgable, quick yet efficient. He had the parts necessary to perform the repair on a broken clean out pipe. There also was a clog in the main drain causing the waste water to back up and come out the broken pipe. He cleaned the clog and installed an extension to...
Drain Pro
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Reviewed in August 2011
They arrived on time and went to work to unclog the sink. In doing so they discovered that the old cast iron drain pipe under the house had a hole in it and was dumping sink water under the house. The job became more than just a clogged sink and was going to take longer than they had expected....
HENSON PLUMBING CO
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Reviewed in April 2005
VINCENT BAKER WAS THE TECHNICIAN ON THIS JOB. I APPRECIATED HIM CALLING ME FOR APPROVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE REPAIR. HE SNAKED THE DRAIN AND EXPLAINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS PROBABLY TREE ROOTS. HE OFFERED SUGGESTIONS FOR CONTINUED MAINTENANCE.
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22 years of experience

Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.

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Panhandle Drainage Management

3486 Moss Court

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3486 Moss Court

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Panhandle Drainage Management provides customers a solution for storm water and property drainage issues. We service the following areas in both Florida and Alabama: Panama City, Chipley, Marianna, Defuniak Springs, Bonifay, Wewahitchka, Callaway, Santa Rosa beach, Lynn Haven, Southport, Sunny Hills, Mexico Beach, Dothan, etc. We install, repair, and inspect the following: french drains, sump pumps, dry wells, foundation waterproofing, yard drains, downspout drains, drain fields, rainwater collection systems, channel drains, and more. We are drainage specialists who have expertise in residential and commercial drainage. We offer a limited warranty on all work performed. Our drainage systems last long and have excellent performance

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1941 South County Line Rd 59

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1941 South County Line Rd 59

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Tri State Home Services is a one stop shop for all you home service needs. We accept cash, check, debit and credit cards.

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Colby Construction Co. Inc.

1003 Sioux St.

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1003 Sioux St.

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

When you put baking soda and vinegar down the drain, they chemically react and help break down clogs. It’s not going to work for every type of clog, however. For example, it’s not the best way to get rid of grease buildup. For grease, you should try boiling water and white vinegar instead.

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains.

Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.

Usually it’s fine to leave a toilet clogged overnight, as long as it’s not close to overflowing. In some cases, the extra time may give the clog time to work itself out. For example, if it’s caused by an excess of toilet paper, letting it sit could result in the clog dissolving and you may be able to simply flush it away by the time you wake up.

Only let it sit though if you have more than one toilet in the home.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

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