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Q: What causes drain clogs or blockages in homes?

• <div><p>Common causes include hair buildup, soap residue, food particles, and foreign objects. Older pipes can also contribute by facilitating buildup more easily.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent a drain clog?

• <div><p>The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. </p><p>To prevent clogs, get yourself:</p><ul><li><p>A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. </p></li><li><p>Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.</p></li><li><p>Trash cans for everything that shouldn&rsquo;t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.</p></li></ul><p><b>P.S.:</b> If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-retrieve-jewelry-drain.htm">follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain</a>. </p></div>

Q: How do you snake a bathtub drain?

• <div><p>Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.</p></div>

Q: Is a main sewer line root clog covered by home insurance?

• <div><p>In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as &quot;service line coverage&quot; or &quot;sewer line endorsements,&quot; that would protect against root damage to your sewer line. </p></div>

Q: How do you keep window wells from filling up with water?

• <div><p>To keep window wells from filling up with water, you need to stay on top of maintenance. Remove debris as it fills up, and regularly loosen the gravel at the base if it&rsquo;s become compacted. You can also reslope your yard to make sure water flows away from the window well (and your home&rsquo;s foundation), and you can even install a window well cover to prevent debris from building up. Installing an actual drainpipe at the base of the well can also prevent window well drainage problems.</p></div>

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Hector and his team was very professional. The bathroom floor needed replacing along with items needing to be reinstalled. Hector was able to perform all the duties in a timely manner. I highly recommend him for any services.
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I am a retired plumber that has health issues, so I needed the work done, that I could not do myself anymore, and I was amazed at the knowledge and performance of this company. The plumber explained everything to me, and I was very satisfied. I knew what was going on, but the fact that he...
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Great work at a fair price, came out right away and even worked around my schedule to complete the job. I would highly recommend them!
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I knew exactly what I would pay before he started the job. He was quick and the quality of his work is top notch. I have saved his contact info for future needs, definitely recommend.
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Project was spot on! Communication was great! TheyÃ¢Â Â d no problem working around my schedule which I loved. Completed the job with time to spare and it looks amazing! They definitely take pride in the services they provide 10/10 recommend!
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Cody was very professional, reliable, accommodating and prompt.
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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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With many years of experience Shane Wright Plumbing, works hard to bring each customer the best possible service available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thanks you for you for your interest.

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"I paid for the recovery of the Freon, everything else was covered under the warranty. I know what it would have cost if it wasn't covered. I would tell anybody if you have an house, you need to have them. They have been very good to deal with. They were very polite, and very professional. It took about three hours to complete. It was completely cleaned."

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D. Ellis Plumbing Repair is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 2 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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We sell service and install and major and minor appliances we do plumbing and electrical as well as heating air and cooling we are available 24/7.

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We are a complete home repair service company. Professional painting, flooring, renovating, additions, electrical and plumbing 1 stop shop. \nWe take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today!

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Commercial and Residential Painting. We paint interior and exterior all surfaces. We paint concrete floors. If it can be painted we paint it. We even paint tile floors and walls. Hard wood floor we stain and varnish. If it needs to be replaced we replace it then paint it no need for multiple contractors. We offer top quality work at a rock bottom price. No job too big or too small. 1 day turn around. Contact us anytime [email protected].

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Common causes include hair buildup, soap residue, food particles, and foreign objects. Older pipes can also contribute by facilitating buildup more easily.

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain.

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels.
Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.
Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

To keep window wells from filling up with water, you need to stay on top of maintenance. Remove debris as it fills up, and regularly loosen the gravel at the base if it’s become compacted. You can also reslope your yard to make sure water flows away from the window well (and your home’s foundation), and you can even install a window well cover to prevent debris from building up. Installing an actual drainpipe at the base of the well can also prevent window well drainage problems.

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