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Avatar for Ray's Rescue Plumbing
Ray's Rescue Plumbing
4.8(
18
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These guys are the best. Did a partial home repipe of both the water and drain pipes. Other plumbers tried to upsell us by replacing newer pipes and the water heater. Ray and Alex just did the repiping that was necessary. Excellent communication, friendly and on time. Even worked in tough, rainy conditions. Ray owns his own business and takes pride in his work. Recommended him to all my neighbors."
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Tankless Install
Happy to help

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
46
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Good folks. The job, replacing a gas water heater, turned out to be more complicated than was anticipated. They were flexible and adapted quickly to the situation, The results are excellent. 5 stars. As far as "value," hey, everything is expensive these days."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
170 neighbors recently requested a quote
JOHN MOUNTAIN
5.0(
7
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business+1 more

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John was very helpful and professional. His crew was polite and experienced. He fixed our drainage/ leakage problem completely. We were very happy with his work."
Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Yard Drainage

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saul and his team were fantastic. Prompt, professional, and efficient. Definitely my go-to team for landscaping needs on both my personal property and for my business. Best part about Saul is I can trust him, he is a man of his word and that is hard to find these days!! If you're looking for a fantastic person for all landscaping needs, look no further."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Sameday Plumbing Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.6(
45
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ehly Renales was very pleasant and professional. He gave a clear estimate and we discussed repair of AC unit versus replacement. I decided with repair. He finished the job in 1 hour and AC was working. Also, he was very respectful about wearing shoe coverings when he entered our home and he also wore PPE(to protect himself and my family because of Covid-19 pandemic). In short, I definitely recommend this company and Ehly for AC repair"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Bowen Plumbing
4.4(
8
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a leak in a pipe in the radiant heating pipes in the slab under my house. James was able to isolate the leak and re plumb my system without cutting a hole in the slab. He and his crew did some great creative plumbing that took care of the leak and separated the unused radiant system from my household plumbing and they even installed a new tankless heater in a single days work.. I recommend James and Bowen Plumbing without reservation. They are the Best!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Yes, sewage smells can originate from a floor drain. If the P-Trap in the floor drain dries out or if there's a clog or other issue in the plumbing system, sewer gasses can escape through the drain, causing nasty odors. Regularly pouring water into the drain helps maintain the water seal and prevent those smells, but if the smell persists, you should have a plumbing professional inspect the drain for potential problems.

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

It is generally not recommended to pour hot or boiling water down a drain to unfreeze pipes due to significant risks. In some cases, the sudden temperature change can cause more ice buildup or produce steam, which increases pressure and could cause the pipe to burst, leading to costly damage and potential burn injuries. While hot water might help with a partially frozen drainpipe, it is unlikely to thaw a completely blocked water pipe further down the system. Additionally, boiling water can damage plastic pipes over time. Safer and more effective methods include using a space heater near the frozen section or applying hot towels directly to the pipe.

An AC drip pan may stop draining if there’s a clog where the drip pan connects to the drain line. Clogs can form from a lack of cleaning or from rust or corrosion buildup. Cleaning the drip pan at least once per month lowers the chances of debris clogging the drain line.

Plumbers use a variety of tools to help unclog the toughest of drain clogs, but the most common tools they use are drain snakes and augers. They try a plunger or drain snake to start, then move to heavy-duty augers, and finally try using a hydro jetter to blast away the clog with high-pressure water. Hiring a plumber to unclog a drain costs $125 to $300, largely depending on the extent and location of the clog and which of these methods is best for clearing it.

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