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Avatar for Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.7(
731
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Was polite and professional but didn't have the tools needed to properly unclog my underground gutter drain which was clogged with roots. Tried a mechanical auger that he had but that was all he could do and only pulled thin roots which helped but didn't completely unclog the drain."
Response time1 day
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dun Rite Drain Cleaning
4.6(
391
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sterling came out within the hour and figured out the issue with my sewer drain pretty quickly. He was very professional and personable. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend Sterling and Dun Rite drain cleaning."
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center

+20

Response time10 mins
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Joseph plumbing & drain
4.9(
152
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Technician Joseph came promptly, changed the garbage disposal and unclogged the drain line quickly within a couple of hours, great job and I am very satisfied with service. Highly recommended."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Joseph Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
4.8(
147
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hats off to Kap from Joseph Plumbing & Drain Cleaning for arriving right on time and handling my clogged sink & drain in a timely fashion. He was super nice and professional. He also helped repair the pop-up in my bathroom sink. Would definitely recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Suma Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.9(
632
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I'm so glad I used HomeAdvisor to find a plumber for emergency drain cleaning with great reviews!! Li came out from Suma Plumbing within 40 minutes and got to us by 9:00pm. He was able to snake the common drain line which had a bad clog and was backing up into the kitchen sink. So relieved that this was resolved the same night that we came home to this issue that could have been way worse without Suma Plumbing. I will use them again!"
Response time2 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
662
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber in Baltimore, MD 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.

Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore

+6

36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

For disposal clogs with standing water, use a sink plunger and place it over the garbage disposal drain. Push the sink plunger up and down the drain about six to eight times before lifting. If the sink drains, the clogged food particles are dislodged from the drain. If there’s still standing water, repeat the steps until the standing water clears out. 

A two-way cleanout can help if there’s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains.

Bleach isn’t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn’t useful in this situation because it won’t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda.

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

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