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Last update on July 05, 2025

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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an older home with older ductwork. We had Spencer and Brayton out and they cleaned and sealed our ductwork. They did a great job. Professional, great communication, attention to detail. They reduced our air leakage by 86%. We noticed an immediate difference in improved airflow, our cold spots are no longer cold spots. Thanks!"
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Plumber looked at it from above and wrote up an”upfront quote” of $540 to replace a $20 drain. Hired a different plumber that was by no means fast and paid half of that."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
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C&K Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It worked out fine. The price was reasonable. They have good workers and they did good work. I don’t have any complaints about anything. We’ll use them again. I think they hire some really good professional help."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
3.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"repaired plumbing leak and also while here fixed dripping faucet and did furnace check"
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. The workers were punctual and polite. I was kept informed about the work and its progress at every step. The final product was exactly what I needed."
Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
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Professional Contracting Iowa
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team did a wonderful job on the patio and pop-out drain in the yard. We would definitely hire them again for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Awsome!!!! He made sure that my wifes needs were met. His crew was very respectful and professional. And at the price i feel i got every penny worth. And than some. Awsome work."
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you’ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.

Grease buildup, tree roots, and foreign objects often cause blockages. Regular maintenance prevents major issues.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

Yes, chemical drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, both of which are not only dangerous to your health but also extremely caustic. Drain cleaners will corrode your pipes and could lead to destroyed drain lines, especially if the chemicals interact with the piping for long periods. Unfortunately, this extended interaction is likely if you’re dealing with a clog, as the drain cleaner will have just as much trouble as water does moving through your plumbing system.

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