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Groundworks
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The gentleman who came to my home were absolutely great! Explained everything and made sure I was happy with the work every step of the way. I was nervous in the beginning but my fear subsided after Robert Charlesworth, Marcelo largo, Isaiah belcher and Johnathon Lopez made for a great experience. The attention to detail and dust control, tapping off areas they felt I wouldn’t want getting dusty exceeded my expectations! Thank you for your hard work and kindness. Trucks looked awesome new as well as tools and equipment. Great job guys!!"
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Drain Brains LLC
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and \nquality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you \nas educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward \nto earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Quinn Reyes
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Quinn — a Massachusetts plumber who takes real pride in quality work. I’m available for just about any plumbing job, big or small. Why pay a big company 3–4× the price when you can work directly with someone who cares about doing the job right the first time?\n\nI specialize in most aspects of plumbing and offer honest, reliable service at a fair price. The only things I don’t work on are septic systems and oil-related equipment.\n\nIf you need plumbing work done and want quality without the inflated company pricing, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help.

Sunshine Home Cleaning
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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Hi I’m Corey, I’m 35, a hardworking family man and father of 2. I have a lot of experience in many different areas that allow me to better serve your needs wherever they may be. My specialty is plumbing repairs and installs but have many other handyman experience and abilities as well. I will make sure every job is done right as if it was done in my own home.

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3 Amigos Plumbing of CT
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

JRW Services LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Vinegar is better for an AC drain line because it’s less corrosive and won’t damage the pipes. It’s also a safer and easier product to use. Bleach should not be used on your AC drain line because it can corrode your pipes and harm the evaporator coil in your air conditioner.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. 

Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.

Air gaps get clogged by a few different means. Over time, food and grime can collect in the air gap, leading to a blockage. Mineral deposits from hard water are a common problem. Mineral buildup creates a film in the air gap and tubing, which can cause flow issues, as well as attract debris. Homeowners with hard water may want to remove mineral deposits regularly to keep the air gap clean and clear.

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.

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