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Avatar for Neighborhood Drains L.L.C
Neighborhood Drains L.L.C
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Preston was quick, professional, and reliable! He fixed my kitchen drain clog quickly and left everything clean when he were done. Super easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you need someone you can trust!"
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Drain cleaning
floor clean out
Main Drain
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Drain Frog
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Patrick Maclary of Drain Frog is a true professional, delivering top service promptly and courteously. He fully explained the nature of the service to be performed as well as the price Drain Frog would charge. I would recommend Drain Frog to my friends and family without reservation."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
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Milltown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Pedro was terrific. Courteous, highly skilled and a great guy. I spent hours feebly fighting this deeply clogged drain, and he cleared it in a heartbeat. Super fast, thorough, and let me know some good tips on how to use an auger more effectively. Really worth every penny."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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J. Griffin Heating & Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service! I was in a fix. My old kitchen faucet was not working. Not only did I get a quick response, the faucet replacement was done on the same day. Jeremy’s work was on time, fast, clean and efficient. I was thrilled to get such great service for such a small job. I will use J Griffin for all my plumbing needs in the future."
Navien 95% combi boiler install
steam oil to natural gas conversion
Navien boiler
Navien Boiler
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down. 

Anything from debris, rust, ice, and even poor installation can cause clogs in your plumbing vents. Some signs of a clog include slow drains, gurgling sounds in drains and toilets, and bad odors. The bad odors are the most concerning, as these can include methane and hydrogen sulfide. Contact a plumber to come take a look if you notice any of these signs.

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.

Several signs can tip you off to a clogged dishwasher drain. At first, you may notice that it’s taking longer than usual for the dishwasher to drain, or you may hear gurgling sounds during the draining part of the cycle. You might also notice water backing up into your sink or excess food at the bottom of the dishwasher after a load. The most obvious sign, though, is seeing standing water at the bottom of your dishwasher after the cycle has finished.

Yes, flushing a clogged toilet can make it overflow. While flushing the toilet may push enough pressure through the system to dislodge the clog, this is unlikely. Your best bet is to use a plunger and hope the suction can break up whatever is blocking the pipe. If this doesn’t work, use a plumbing auger or call a pro to help.

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