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Avatar for Dun Rite Drain Cleaning
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 time3 hrs
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"Suma Plumbing came out and fixed my clogged drain the same evening. He was very professional and fixed the problem in less than 30 minutes. He cleaned up after the work was done. I highly recommend Suma plumbing."
Response time2 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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

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36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Joseph plumbing & drain
4.9(
151
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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."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Yes, chemical drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, both of which are not only dangerous to your health but also extremely caustic. Drain cleaners will corrode your pipes and could lead to destroyed drain lines, especially if the chemicals interact with the piping for long periods. Unfortunately, this extended interaction is likely if you’re dealing with a clog, as the drain cleaner will have just as much trouble as water does moving through your plumbing system.

Liquid drain cleaners are harsh chemicals that can erode your pipes. To treat a slow drain or for preventative maintenance, pour hot water down the drain to break up gunk and help move it along. Make sure the water isn’t boiling hot (keep it under 140 degrees Fahrenheit) if you have plastic pipes. However, you’ll need to pull the clog out for bigger backups. 

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

As a preventative measure, hydro jetting should be done every one to two years. However, the best practice is to hydro jet your sewer line once per year. The ideal frequency depends on several factors, including the age and condition of your pipes, how prone they are to clogging, how often the sewer line is used, and the type of waste disposed of in the system. If you frequently experience clogs or are unsure, it's best to ask a licensed plumber for a recommendation specific to your plumbing system.

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

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