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>

How do you manually drain a washing machine?

• <div><p>The spin cycle on your washer should initiate draining, but if you still find leftover water in the washing machine tub, you may need to drain it manually. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-drain-a-washing-machine.htm">manually drain a washing machine</a>, you’ll need to turn off the power supply and locate the drain hose, filter, and pump. Open or disconnect these parts and let the water drain into a bucket.</p></div>

Is it safe to flush bleach?

• <div><p>It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2018
terrible. the plumber was unprofessional and acted like he never saw a sink with one drain. said it was impossible to reinstall the garage disposal with the new sink configuration and that he had to drill into the wall and it would cost an extra $600. i had my own plumber come in and he fixed...
Westar Plumbing Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
As an active duty military member we are brought up knowing that you can delegate authority but not responsibility. Hall Brother’s has failed miserably for us and other homeowner’s in the area, specifically Park West, in this instance. Less than two weeks after moving into our brand new home we...
HALL'S GENERAL CONSTRACTOR LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
He showed up on time. He did what needed to be done, and cleaned the drains in the kitchen sink and both bath tubs. They all drain great now! And he does not leave a mess, when he leaves.
Ed'S Sewer & Drain Service
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Reviewed in June 2014
This company attempted to clear our bathtub which was slowly draining. The company tried to use a snake to clear the drain. After hours of trial and error, the plumber stated he needed to use drain cleaner. He poured a chemical down our drain and left. He came back hours later and tried to snake...
Mission Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
frank jr came the same day as i called and gave me an estimate ,he explained what needed to be done . he gave me a date they would start they arrived aprox 0730 and started .they repaired several weak spots and covered other potential leak spots ,they made hardware cloth covers for the 2 drains...
ALMODOVA ROOFING & INSULATION
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Reviewed in June 2013
To begin, the pool/spa/landscape project took 2 months longer than quoted. For the last two years we have had to call them more times than I can remember because each time we wanted to use the spa it wouldn't heat up. After waiting 8-15 hours watching the temperature only rise a minimal amount...
Paradise Pools and Spas Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
He is an amiable man, but is more interested in his next job. I employed his services before and was pleased with the price and the work, but ever since he started using some price book, his prices have sky-rocketed. While he sealed the holes in the wall he cut for the drain, he did not trim...
Pay Right plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner came out to our home and explained how the system worked and what to look for and what to expect to resolve the issues. Than the owner of the business went out to the septic area and dug to located the inspection access areas of the tank. He than proceeded to explain the issue that was...
APOLLO DRAIN SVC
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Reviewed in July 2011
Company answered my call for stopped drains on that weekend and set appointment for Monday. They showed up on time and quoted a price that seemed very high. I asked for a discount, and was refused, but I had agreed to pay for their service call whether or not they fixed anything, so I agreed...
Area Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2011
I tried to repair my shower but could not find a part that fir. Hardwae store sent me home with the wrong part. Called Milo. On the job within the hour. Did not have the shower part on the truch so went to look for one. Difficult to tind-- gone about 2 hourt going to...
Milo's Plumbing LLC
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

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.

The spin cycle on your washer should initiate draining, but if you still find leftover water in the washing machine tub, you may need to drain it manually. To manually drain a washing machine, you’ll need to turn off the power supply and locate the drain hose, filter, and pump. Open or disconnect these parts and let the water drain into a bucket.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

It takes hair about two years to dissolve on its own in the drain without the use of any tool or help. Fortunately, using a drain snake, plunger, or any of the actions mentioned above to dissolve the hair will help get rid of the clog in as little as 15 minutes.

Yes, flushing a clogged toilet can make it overflow. While flushing the toilet may push enough pressure through the system to dislodge the clog, this is unlikely. Your best bet is to use a plunger and hope the suction can break up whatever is blocking the pipe. If this doesn’t work, use a plumbing auger or call a pro to help.

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