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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
48
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Albano's responded quickly to my plumbing emergency. They replaced my water heater and cleared a drain stoppage in a timely manner. They are fair in pricing, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fast and reliable plumber."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
171
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was perfectly on-time and was a plumbing scholar and a gentleman. We had a simple drain replacement under a new sink. Going to Western saved me at least another day of trying to figure out proper parts and doing the install myself, and it also saved my wife's ears from hearing my salty language."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Taylor's Plumbing
4.8(
32
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to respond promptly, in less than an hour. He explained what he needed to do and cleared the drain promptly. I was more than satisfied and recommend Taylor's Plumbing with complete confidence."
gas leak
gas leak fix new pipe
Threading machine
pressure regulator and ball valve
pressure regulator install

+9

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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So-Cal 1 Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
38
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service, Integrity, and Communication We had SoCal 1 Plumbing & Rooter handle a job on our exterior drain pipes, and the experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Not only was the work itself done extremely well, but what truly set this company apart was their professionalism, transparency, and genuine care for us as homeowners. Their executive manager, Shane, was personally on site to diagnose the issue, provide a in depth explanation, organize his crew, and ensure everything was handled correctly. He even returned to confirm that the job was completed properly. Having direct access to a manager who was knowledgeable, responsive, and willing to answer questions made a stressful situation feel completely manageable. I could call Shane at any point to bounce questions off of him, and every recommendation was explained thoroughly and honestly. They took the time to help us understand the severity of the problem, and exactly whats needed to fix"
repair
full house redrain
full house redrain
full house redrain
sewer repair

+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Worth Construction
5.0(
14
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David came out after hours to clear a badly clogged drain for us, and we couldn?t be more grateful. We had water backing up and were really stressed, but he arrived quickly, was very professional, and explained everything clearly. He used hydro jetting to thoroughly clean the line, and you could immediately tell the difference ? the drain has been flowing perfectly ever since. What really stood out was his attitude and work ethic. Even though it was late, he took his time to do the job right and made sure everything was clean before leaving. Fair pricing, honest service, and top-notch work. Highly recommend David for any drain or sewer issues!"
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SoCal Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.
4.7(
285
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were less expensive than the other plumbers and were here within 10 minutes. They replaced all the necessary hoses and were very efficient."
Response time4 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
So-Cal Plumbing & Rooter
4.6(
202
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Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased working with So-Cal Plumbing. I had clogged drains in my backyard that required a lot of work. I felt Jose was very clear in explaining the problems and what could be done to make the necessary repairs. His rates were reasonable and fair. I will definitely use their services again and highly recommend them."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

If you're dealing with a clogged sink drain, you may be able to avoid removing the drain by using a plunger to dislodge the clog. While we associate plungers with toilets, they can do the same job with your sink drain. Be gentle, though, as forceful movements can push clogs further into your plumbing system and make them more difficult to remove. Additionally, make sure you’re using a sink plunger—with a flat bottom—and not a toilet plunger—which has a smaller bottom protruding from the larger flat piece.

Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

Biodegradable drain cleaners use naturally derived ingredients, such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water, which bacteria and other microbes can break down. Unlike conventional cleaners that rely on corrosive bleach (sodium hydroxide), biodegradable options are gentler on fixtures and less harmful to the environment. Because they don't release harmful gasses, they are also safer to use, especially in households with children, and do not require the same safety precautions as bleach-based products.

You should flush your AC drain line once every three months to keep it clear of debris and buildup. Keeping your AC drain line clean prevents clogs, backups, mold growth, and extra wear on your AC unit. If you live in a humid area or have several furry pets, up your cleaning schedule to once a month.

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