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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
4.2(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
4.4(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The workers arrived on time. They explained everything they were doing and asked approval for anything where there were options. They cleaned up when they were finished. They were polite and professional. I would hire them again."
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Archer Plumbing Company Inc
4.7(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Two Archer Plumbing plumbers came to my house to unclog a drain in my basement that used to be a toilet, but was now capped off. The cap had shot off because of a clog underground. The men that came called me when they were on their way, and then unclogged the drain by using one of their snake machines. They were both friendly and good natured guys. I had no problems and was satisfied by the end result. They even checked to make sure the clog was gone by running the machine again, and using a bucket to pour water down into the drain. Great work!
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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K Zig Plumbing
4.9(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The pro was friendly and professional. He was able to spot the problem quickly with minimal damage for 2nd floor bathroom pipe. Fixed and went extra mile and corrected a diy fix from previous homeowner to a professionals standard. Also verified pipes were free of buildup with new valves beyond this homeowners previous interaction with other plumber visits. Saving this homeowner a costly expense. Cleaned. Up his work area well, Great with my dogs and also was able to answer other questions about pressure valves honestly for future work. An excellent experience"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

Usually it’s fine to leave a toilet clogged overnight, as long as it’s not close to overflowing. In some cases, the extra time may give the clog time to work itself out. For example, if it’s caused by an excess of toilet paper, letting it sit could result in the clog dissolving and you may be able to simply flush it away by the time you wake up. 

Only let it sit though if you have more than one toilet in the home.

Plumbers use a variety of tools to help unclog the toughest of drain clogs, but the most common tools they use are drain snakes and augers. They try a plunger or drain snake to start, then move to heavy-duty augers, and finally try using a hydro jetter to blast away the clog with high-pressure water. Hiring a plumber to unclog a drain costs $125 to $300, largely depending on the extent and location of the clog and which of these methods is best for clearing it.

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