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Q: How do you get the rotten egg smell out of a drain?

• <div><p>That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm&mdash;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/warning-signs-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">sewage line clogs</a> and other related issues.</p></div>

Q: Can frozen pipes cause a toilet to stop working or become blocked?

• <div><p>Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.</p><p>As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.</p></div>

Q: Why does my dishwasher keep filling with water at the bottom?

• <div><p>If your dishwasher keeps filling with water at the bottom but doesn&rsquo;t fill into the sink, the issue is likely due to a blockage within the dishwasher or drain. Regularly clean your dishwasher filter basket to ensure it&rsquo;s not clogged with food, and run a vinegar rinse periodically if you have hard water to remove limescale buildup. </p></div>

Q: How often should French drains be cleaned?

• <div><p>You should inspect and clean your French drain at least once per year to keep it in good working order. Regular maintenance can help identify clogs, buildup, and damage before they become bigger problems, which increases the lifespan of your drain. The frequency with which a drain clogs can depend on factors like the amount of debris, the quality of the installation, and the type of filter used. If your drain accumulates a lot of sediment, it may require more frequent cleaning. It's also a good practice to check the access and exit points after heavy storms. If you notice reduced drainage or any signs of a clog, clean the drain as soon as possible.</p></div>

Q: How long does descaling a sewer line last?

• <div><p>Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of<b> 50 years</b>, although there&rsquo;s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust&mdash;leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2026
I had Dylan come out and bury my downspouts with drain tile. He did a great job, very professional.
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Charlie did an excellent job mulching and cleaning out the yard. He worked very hard and completed the work in a few hours, which is great considering the size of the property! He was on time and was very professional!
CL LAWN CARE LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Reggie replaced a ceiling fan for us. He was very efficient. He was on time, got the job done and cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommend him and we will have him back.
Handy and Dandy Duo, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
They were knowledgeable and professional. They cleaned up after they were done with the job and it only took one day as was expected.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very professional, on time, excellent work, and good clean up , did both drywall and painting, both projects we done were completed efficiently and to our satisfaction
Lawrence I.
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Reviewed in September 2021
I don?t know why it says Cinderella Cleaning, because it was home organizing, but Taha A. Was the most professional, kind, efficient person I could have asked for! I was unable to unpack like I thought I was going to do, due to work, so the job became much more complicated than it was supposed...
Cinderella Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2020
Chase and his crew are so polite respectful clean They did such an amazing job including of helping me work with my home warranty company. Thank you so much. Many blessings for great success&#128591;&#127996;&#127800;
Good 2 Go Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Returned all calls promptly. Worked throughout the day with no breaks. Did a thorough job of "deep cleaning" for us. We were very pleased.
Country Creek Helping Hands
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Reviewed in October 2019
GT Renovations was fairly priced. Their crew was professional and kept us informed every step of the way. They left our house clean and orderly at the end of each day. Our project was finished on time and surpassed our expectations.
GT Renovations Corporation
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Reviewed in March 2019
Wonderfully, they were very professional on time and explained everything that they did. No pressure on having extra work done. Would definitely use them for any repairs and every year for cleaning. Highly recommend
Superior Chimney Services Corporation
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Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

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"Haines Drains came within a few hours of my request for service. They were friendly, efficient and very professional. On a scale of 1 to 10, they were an 11!"

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"Had sewer issues for years and finnaly found a plumber who could find the problem, show me on a sewer camera, and resolve the problem at a fair price and quickley. Also did plumbing for new bathroom in basement!
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In business since 2010

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"Dillon was a great guy and worked fast and efficient. My house is 50 plus years old and the duct work had never been cleaned. Post the work, the house even smelled better. I am in the middle of a complete remodel and living in the house. I had all 11 vent grilles removed -(saved Dillon a pile of time not having to remove and re-install) and I would have thought a discount would have been in order."

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In business since 2008

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"Joe from JMS Drain Services was my service technician who arrived well within the window scheduled service time. Joe came in, inspected the sink to determine how to resolve my issue, took out the tool (snake apparatus) to clear the sink, and departed my premises within 15 minutes. I was pleased he resolved my clogged sink so quickly so I could rest after a night's work. Thank you again, Joe."

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Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

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"Excellent service. Oscar and his crew go far and above what is necessary to fix or replace plumbing. They are very conscientious, courteous and respectful. They are also very considerate of your property, taking measures to insure that floors are kept clean and all debris is removed when they leave. I will hire Rardin Plumbing and Heating again, and I highly recommend them.
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"He was very nice to talk with and repaired our washing machine. He even helped sweep the water out."

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again. I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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Ductz of the Quad Cities

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"Cleaned out ductz was friendly and knowledgeable"

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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We are a full range handyman service and General contractor. We love to handle all jobs from small to major remodeling and renovation to new construction. Will Handel any project from haul away to electric, plumbing, carpentry, tile and flooring. You need it done, we can and will do it . Give us a call for a free estimate or idea session now.

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Advanced Remodeling Concepts, INC.

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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

If your dishwasher keeps filling with water at the bottom but doesn’t fill into the sink, the issue is likely due to a blockage within the dishwasher or drain. Regularly clean your dishwasher filter basket to ensure it’s not clogged with food, and run a vinegar rinse periodically if you have hard water to remove limescale buildup.

You should inspect and clean your French drain at least once per year to keep it in good working order. Regular maintenance can help identify clogs, buildup, and damage before they become bigger problems, which increases the lifespan of your drain. The frequency with which a drain clogs can depend on factors like the amount of debris, the quality of the installation, and the type of filter used. If your drain accumulates a lot of sediment, it may require more frequent cleaning. It's also a good practice to check the access and exit points after heavy storms. If you notice reduced drainage or any signs of a clog, clean the drain as soon as possible.

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

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