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Avatar for DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Lal wore covid19 PPE and covered his shoes as not to soil my floors. He had to remove the toilet to unstop the drain pipe. He used an electric snake to clear the drain and replaced the toilet including re caulking. I'm very pleased."
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Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.8(
68
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our washing machine drain replaced, toilet reinstalled and the garbage disposal fixed. Great communication, good prices, responsive and very professional job. I highly recommend Rosiam and his team."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
662
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber in Baltimore, MD or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

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+6

36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
3.9(
669
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Plumber came same day. He was able to get the line cleared and he tested to make sure it was draining properly. Removed debris around drain. Very personable. Made sure problem was solved."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Plumber, LLC
4.4(
257
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great service from R Plumbers! Rene replaced the toilet wax ring. He was very professional and on-time on a weekend appointment."
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Broken Sewer pipe

+59

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7(
607
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with the folks at Dwyer from first contact through clean up. They were all very responsive and professional and came through with a solution that didn't involve bringing in heavy equipment and having to take down our fence for an exorbitant price like other companies proposed. An apprentice plumber came and did a thorough inspection and assessment of the problem the very day I called and the next day performed the work. Their approach saved us a lot of potential damage to our yard (and expense of equipment) by digging to the pipe BY HAND. The workers were courteous and careful of the surrounding area. They had the county come in to inspect their work after completion. This gave us peace of mind. Dwyer will be our first go to for future plumbing needs!"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.6(
36
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"
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Master Bathroom With Shower

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Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Douglas & Son Services
4.6(
24
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an back up in our outside basement stair drain that required emergency service. Douglas Plumbing responded the same day and were able to quickly correct the problem. The tech was professional and knowledgeable. We would definitely use then again!"
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+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hardin Services, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"James is very punctual and thorough and does a very meticulous job. I highly highly recommend him. He explains everything he is doing and does not cut any corners and only does the best perfect work He gave me the best price out of five different plumbers for my water heater. Install at Price included the cost of the water heater, picking up the water heater and throwing away the old water heater. When I asked for his license and insurance information, he readily had it all on hand and provided it almost instantly I will have James back out very soon to complete more work for me"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages. 

The drain pump will naturally make a standard operational and draining sound several times throughout your dishwasher cycle. If you hear abnormally loud sounds like scraping, grinding, or clicking, you may have food debris or a piece of glass stuck in your drain filter. Avoid dishwasher repair by always scraping food off your dishes and loading the racks correctly.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

A bit of water in the bowl can help unclog a toilet, especially if you're using a plunger. However, if the bowl is full to the brim, you'll need to strap on gloves and remove some of the wastewater in a cup or container so it doesn't overflow when you try to unblock the pipe. If you're concerned about it filling further, manually close the flapper in the toilet tank or turn off the water supply to the toilet.

The best way to unclog a bathtub drain is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper.

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