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Q: Will vinegar unclog a dishwasher?

• <div><p>Yes, you can use vinegar to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-dishwasher.htm">unclog a dishwasher</a>. To do so, combine 4 tablespoons of white vinegar with 4 tablespoons of baking soda and pour the mixture down your dishwasher&rsquo;s drain. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then pour a cup of hot water down the drain to flush everything out. Finally, run a rinse cycle on your dishwasher to see if the clog is gone.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What can I put in my toilet to keep it from clogging?

• <div><p>To keep your toilet from clogging, you can use less toilet paper. You can also use a liquid toilet plunger to break up any clogs and keep the toilet drain and pipes clear. When it comes to a clogged toilet, the best route is prevention by using less toilet paper and making sure the mechanisms are all working properly.</p></div>

Q: Can I snake my own drain?

• <div><p>If methods like hot water or a plunger don&rsquo;t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you&rsquo;re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.</p></div>

Q: Does pouring water down the toilet help it flush?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you&rsquo;ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you&rsquo;re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent a drain clog?

• <div><p>The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. </p><p>To prevent clogs, get yourself:</p><ul><li><p>A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. </p></li><li><p>Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.</p></li><li><p>Trash cans for everything that shouldn&rsquo;t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.</p></li></ul><p><b>P.S.:</b> 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>. </p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Came to my place at a rainy Sunday afternoon and got my clogged drain fixed in 40 minutes with a reasonable price. Professional and efficient. Recommend.
Instant Plumber CT
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Reviewed in April 2017
They were able to come within a couple of hours to assess the situation. We determined that using a water jet/power washer would be better than the snake they had with them. That required another truck with the correct equipment so they came back later in the day to do the job. Since it wasn't...
Freddy's Sewer & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2016
Clog Master was contracted to clean the main sewer line at the house. The service window for the cleaning was between 2-4 PM. At 4 pm the service provider called to inform me he would be late. He arrived at 5:30 pm, 1.5 hours past the service window. Technician informed me his service will...
Clog Master Plumbing & CT Mechanical Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2014
I had 2 service calls to augur out the washer drain line and then the main drain line from the house to the street that detected tree roots. A video camera man (Jimmy) examined the main drain line from the house to the street and found tree roots. broken pipe and leaking pipe connections. He...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in October 2014
When I set up the appointment, Maryann indicated that an 8am appointment could work. I asked if the technician would be late to call me which he did at 8:20am. He said he would be at our home in 20 minutes. Since that would not work, he rescheduled the appointment for later in the afternoon...
Sanitrol Septic Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Quick response to request. Came by the next morning to install faucet and inspect another. Discovered potential problem with drain and will be returning in 48 hrs to rectify
Quinn Plumbing & Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
My washing machine drains into a large pipe in the basement, and because of a clog, water was backing up and spraying back out. Within 1 hour of calling them, Kevin showed up to do the job. He took apart several pipes, snaked out the drain line, put everything back together, and cleaned...
ROUSSEAU PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in September 2013
He walked around the house. I went inside. Other than telling me that one of our gutters wasn't sufficiently angled to drain properly, he did nothing. He didn't even clean the gutters which is what he was supposed to do.
G & A Custom Homes
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Reviewed in August 2013
Matt and his helper Jason arrived on time as scheduled. They put tarps in all walking areas to keep the areas clean from construction debris. As with any construction job there were unforeseen problems with the drain pipe and flooring which they handled with no problem. They worked fast and...
Matt's Pro Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
They were good. They cleaned up after themselves, and everything. When they took the old toilet out, they drained any water that was in it so they would not leave a track of water. Overall, they were very good.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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