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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, 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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Bergman Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Bergman Plumbing repairs and/or replaces:\nwater heaters\nwater softeners\nfaucets, sinks, toilets\ngarbage disposals\nsump pumps\nother miscellaneous leaks and plumbing problems\nWe install gas lines for fireplaces, dryers, and stoves, etc. We also do the plumbing for kitchen and bath remodels. \nBergman Plumbing is available to clean your drain line and/or your sewer line.

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Response time2 days
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Anderson Plumbing
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Anderson Plumbing LLC. They called right away after my request posted. They were here & started working on my broken sewer pipe, right after the locates were done & had everything completed in 3 days. They are very friendly & kind in addition to doing a great job! Thank You Jason & Spencer for all your hard work!"
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.

That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm—hair, skin, and soap scum that turns into a black sticky mess. In this case, pouring down near-boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar will remove the smell. Keep in mind that a rotten egg smell is occasionally a sign of larger sewage line clogs and other related issues.

If you’re wondering whether rats can come up the toilet, the unfortunate answer is yes, it’s possible, though it’s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they’re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet’s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk.

Thankfully, it’s pretty rare to find a rat in your toilet. It’s more likely in larger cities with big sewer systems that can be feeding grounds for rats, but even then, you still shouldn’t fret. 

“I wouldn’t worry too much about rats coming up through the sewers,” Bradshaw says. “I’d say only one out of a thousand rodent customers we get actually have this problem. And of the 20 or some customers that have had this happen, they’ve all only had just one rat come up this way.”

Food grease, soap buildup, paper products, and tree roots often cause serious clogs.

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