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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
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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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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
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HT Plumbing
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 30 years of experience serving the Ames area, HT Plumbing is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

The Fountain
Response time2 days
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C&K Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
86
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They charged 2/3rds of another local company for the same equipment. The installer was on time, did a good job, kept me informed of progress, cleaned up when he was done, and gave thoughtful answers to my maintenance questions."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was excellent. Fair pricing, prompt, and reliable."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installation completed satisfactorily. Only surprise to me was that the portion of the water trek that sits above the cement floor wasn't flat against the basement wall. Not really an issue but not as clean of a look as I thought it would be
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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

"PCS did a great job replacing my driveway and service walk. They completed the work quickly, it looks great, and exceeded my expectations. They were extremely cautious removing and replacing the grass around the driveway and cleaned up all the areas where they worked to a condition better than they found it. I would most definitely recommend their work and hire them again for any concrete work."
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
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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

Once you’ve poured the baking soda and vinegar into a drain, you should wait about 10 minutes for the mixture to break down the clog. If you try the baking soda and vinegar method and it doesn't work, you can do it again or try the baking soda and salt trick.

Bleach is generally not recommended for your shower drains. Although diluted bleach can technically help clean your drain, it will not unclog your pipes. In fact, bleach can harm your plumbing system because it’s so powerful. The bleach can change the color of your sink and even corrode metal pipes and fittings.

Often, people reach for bleach because it's already in their house. But it's worth getting a plunger or a drain snake for the job instead. It'll be a lot less money to buy a new plunger than to pay a plumber to repair or replace damaged pipes.

To keep window wells from filling up with water, you need to stay on top of maintenance. Remove debris as it fills up, and regularly loosen the gravel at the base if it’s become compacted. You can also reslope your yard to make sure water flows away from the window well (and your home’s foundation), and you can even install a window well cover to prevent debris from building up. Installing an actual drainpipe at the base of the well can also prevent window well drainage problems.

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.

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.

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