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Q: Can you pour old motor oil down the drain?

• <div><p>Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain. </p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover sewer backup?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance usually doesn&rsquo;t cover sewer backups because it&rsquo;s typically an avoidable problem with proper maintenance. The only exception would be if the backup is occurring because of local flooding and only if your city uses a combined drainage system for stormwater and sewage. If that&rsquo;s the case, your policy should cover any resulting damage.</p></div>

Q: Should you see water in a sewer cleanout?

• <div><p>No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line&mdash;which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/sewer-cleaners/">local sewer cleaner</a> if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.</p></div>

Q: What kind of drain cleaners are best?

• <div><p>The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-reasons-not-use-liquid-drain-cleaners.htm">liquid drain cleaners</a> can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.</p></div>

Q: How long does sewer clearing take?

• <div><p>Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.</p></div>

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Last update on January 04, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Within 3 weeks of moving into a completely remodeled manufactured home, it was quickly discovered that the ad was not completely honest. The house had sat unoccupied for 2 years and the tub drain was not attached to the sewer. Water leaked from the tub down the bathroom floor towards the...
Spartan Home Industries LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Clear Choice Windows did an outstanding job! They showed up right on time, were professional and friendly, and left my windows sparkling clean. They didn’t just do the glass — they also took the time to thoroughly clean the tracks and screens, which made a huge difference. It’s so nice to have a...
Clear Choice Windows
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Reviewed in July 2024
A Sparkling Experience with Klean Kata Window Cleaning If you're looking for a window cleaning service that goes above and beyond, look no further than Klean Kata Window Cleaning, owned by the incredible Ryan Lund. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing their top-notch service, and I'm...
Klean Kata Window Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very punctual, didn't leave in the middle of the project, cleaned up exceptionally. Paint job was perfect.
Brush & Blade
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Reviewed in January 2024
Only reason the quality was not a 5 is she forgot to clean the toilet in one bathroom but this was first time out and she was a bit rushed.
Detail Oriented Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2023
Aaron, Jesse, Josh and Michael all came out. They were on time, professional, comprehensive, and friendly. They cleaned up after themselves we highly recommend them.
A River City Plumbing Service, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Mike was a great hire. He takes pride in his work, is meticulous, and is dependable. He showed up when he said he would and left a clean job site. He was willing to do a few extra tasks as needed and was, overall the best hire (out of many) on my renovation. On top of all that, he’s a genuinely...
North Idaho Home Services L.L.C.
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Reviewed in August 2022
The guys worked hard on a very warm day. I would definitely use them again. They cleaned up very well. I had 7 trees removed.
Miller Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
He did a difficult job great he was professional, on time and cleans up after himself.
North Idaho Tree Works
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Reviewed in March 2021
I called to have my roof and gutters cleaned ASAP before an Open House. Nick rearranged his schedule and got the job done in time! Up on the roof in minutes with photos of what needed attention and he recognized the roof-shingle model right away. They showed great attention to detail and kept...
Northside Roofing, LLC
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A River City Plumbing Service, LLC

4.8(

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Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They came right away and addressed multiple issues we were having; including identifying and resolving the large clog in our main drain. In addition, they re-sealed two toilets, fixed the water pressure and drain in our Master Bathroom and devised a plan to hold watch over our hot water tank. Lastky, they assisted our County Sewer District with finding our sewer lids via camera and special tools. They deliver! They care! Thank you for your thorough and professional work. Laueel & Jim Scott"

Response time2 hrs

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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1st Response Plumbing

4.6(

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Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The operator, Tony Price provided a very professional service. At the same time, he provide quite a bit of educational information regarding septic systems. He removed his shoes before crossing our white carpet to inspect our sewer pump and was very careful to avoid backing his truck on our lawn.
I would hire him as an employee in a heartbeat.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

3.5(

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Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The called Jayco plumbing in Amarillo, TX. They located my buried sewer line and cleaned out both sewer clean-outs to my new house."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Rocky Mountain Rooter, LLP

5.0(

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Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Devalt

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Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m Ilya. With 10 years of experience running a family woodworking shop, I bring expertise and passion to every project.\nWhat I Offer:\nFurniture Assembly: Custom woodwork, children’s play areas.\nPainting: Smooth, professional finish.\nPlumbing: Precision and cleanliness.\nDrywall: Polished, seamless results.\nWhy Choose Me: Craftsmanship, versatility, reliability.

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Earth Logic INC

New to Angi

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain.

Homeowners insurance usually doesn’t cover sewer backups because it’s typically an avoidable problem with proper maintenance. The only exception would be if the backup is occurring because of local flooding and only if your city uses a combined drainage system for stormwater and sewage. If that’s the case, your policy should cover any resulting damage.

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.

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