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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 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

+6

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

"Kap from Joseph Plumbing and Drain was great. I requested a quote Saturday morning and they came out within a few hours. We scheduled the work for Friday and they arrived on time, were friendly and professional, and did excellent work installing my new main water shut-off valve. Highly recommend."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

There are a few reasons your snake won’t go down the floor drain. One common reason is a large obstruction in the drain that is causing a blockage. You can remove any debris you see in the drain before trying to snake it. In addition, the snake might not be long enough to reach the clog, or it might be the wrong diameter. 

Yes, frozen pipes can cause a toilet to stop working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which can lead to two main problems. First, the supply line to the toilet tank may be frozen, which prevents the tank from refilling with water after you flush. Second, the drain pipe itself can freeze, blocking water from flushing away. As a temporary solution for a non-refilling tank, you can manually add water, but this is not a long-term fix. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try pouring warm water into the toilet bowl or tank and then flushing, as the warm water may help thaw the ice blockage. Ultimately, the best course of action is to unfreeze the affected pipes to restore your toilet to full functionality.

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. 

There are several signs that can indicate your leach lines are broken, failing, or in need of repair, including puddles of water or a marshy consistency to the ground above or around the pipes, slow drainage or plumbing backups inside your home, and noticeable odors or gurgling sounds coming from your leach field. Keeping your septic system properly maintained, including having your septic tank pumped at regular intervals, can help ensure your leach lines stay in good working order for a long time.

Bleach is generally not recommended for your shower drains. Although diluted bleach can technically help clean your drain, it will not unclog your pipes. In fact, bleach can harm your plumbing system because it’s so powerful. The bleach can change the color of your sink and even corrode metal pipes and fittings.

Often, people reach for bleach because it's already in their house. But it's worth getting a plunger or a drain snake for the job instead. It'll be a lot less money to buy a new plunger than to pay a plumber to repair or replace damaged pipes.

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