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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
32
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Melbourne, 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 by78%of homeowners
Anderson Plumbing
4.4(
9
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Melbourne, 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!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

Snaking a toilet is similar to clearing sinks and bathtubs, but there are unique circumstances where you’d have to drain, disassemble, and remove the toilet to fix the clog. For stubborn clogs in the toilet trap, a toilet auger—designed with a shorter cable and a protective plastic encasing—can navigate the tight bends and clear the clog without risking damage to the porcelain. 

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. 

Professionals use augers, hydrojetting equipment, and cameras for precise clearing and inspection.

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

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