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Darrel's Plumbing
5.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Darrel was very knowledgeable about the tasks that he performed. He unblocked my washing machine drain, and repaired/replaced drains and pipes on my bathroom sinks, and repaired my toilet."
Sink
Bidet
Piping
Piping
Plumbing

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pipe Rite Plumbing Services LLC
4.9(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shane and his son called me immediately after I requested a quote one evening. They came to our home the very next morning. A few hours later... a fixed sink. Both very polite and friendly. Also, loved on our dogs. Would use again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Pouring drain cleaner down a vent pipe isn’t recommended. First of all, unlike a clog in a sink or bath caused by such material as soap scum build-up, toothpaste, and hair, clogs in a vent pipe are likely the result of debris from trees or even an animal stuck in the pipe. Drain cleaners won’t be able to eat through this kind of material. The cleaner will only become clogged in the vent with the debris, causing even more problems.

There are many things that could cause your basement floor drain to back up. One significant cause of a drainage backup is flushing non-flushable items, such as wipes, paper towels, and facial tissue. Other causes of a backed-up basement floor drain include tree roots impeding the drain pipe or an accumulation of hair, oil, and grease. 

It is generally not recommended to pour hot or boiling water down a drain to unfreeze pipes due to significant risks. In some cases, the sudden temperature change can cause more ice buildup or produce steam, which increases pressure and could cause the pipe to burst, leading to costly damage and potential burn injuries. While hot water might help with a partially frozen drainpipe, it is unlikely to thaw a completely blocked water pipe further down the system. Additionally, boiling water can damage plastic pipes over time. Safer and more effective methods include using a space heater near the frozen section or applying hot towels directly to the pipe.

You can pour hot water down your gutter drain to melt ice and keep ice dams from forming. If the problems persist, consider investing in heat cables to run in your gutters. Heat cables can adjust based on the surrounding temperature to keep ice thawed.

Although linear drains allow water to flow quickly and efficiently, they tend to clog more easily than traditional drains. Linear drains are flush with the shower floor, allowing soap scum and hair to potentially build up. They’re also longer than other drains, allowing for more space to let debris fall into the drainpipe. 

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