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Avatar for Zoom Drain New England
Zoom Drain New England
4.6(
42
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our septic drain froze around a huge root ball and everything backed up into the house. We had a different service come and they tried to thaw the pipe, charged us $1000 for that work and then said they’d have to dig up our entire lawn to fix the problem. Zoom drain came for a second opinion. They used the camera and found the problem, fixing it with jets of hot water and a roto rooter. Saved us about $2000. They were awesome. They also put shoe guards on every time they enter the building so they’re not tracking mud and brown water into your house. You really get the sense they’re not there to spend your money, they just want to get the job done. Highly recommend."
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Seafood Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Heritage Home Service
Heritage Home Service
4.2(
1,356
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I came home from work to find all my drains were not draining. I tried some basic troubleshooting, but could not figure out the issue. I called heritage ( which was after hours). Within an hour, the technician Derek arrived, I gave all the information to him, and he started immediately. We narrowed it down to an issue with the septic. 10pm we are outside digging up the septic to get a look. Dereks knowledge and experience quickly identified the issue. The whole time he was friendly and informative. It didnâ t matter the time of night it was, he was determined to fix the issue. He was repairing in a way that would keep the cost down. That rarely happens with contractors. Within 30 minutes, he had the main drain cleared from the house to the septic. Derek even took the effort to double check from the opposite end in my house to make sure it was up to his standards. The whole time he is sharing knowledge and explaining the cause and effects and how the system is designed. When the job was finished, we went over the invoice. I couldnâ t believe the price! For emergency service, and the work that was done, the price was extremely fair. I highly recommend heritage plumbing and heating, and of course Derek."
Golf Tournament
Water quality team
HVAC tech
Electrical team
Bryan, electrician

+24

213 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Rooter-Man of Southern Maine
Rooter-Man of Southern Maine
4.3(
107
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Rooter-Man of Maine/ Nh for a clogged drain in my kitchen sink . I literally tried everything I could think of to clear the drain myself with no success . Anthony and Zac showed up on time and very organized to tackle the problem with my drain . They were courtious and professional and answered all my questions . They cleared my sink drain thoroughl. And I was a happy camper again . I would definately recommend this service . And i will have more work for them with plumbing in my home in the future ."
We saved this guy from a storm drain!
Slow tub? This could be why!
Extreme roots in sewer
That one was down there!
Tub clog

+17

Response time20 mins
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

A clogged air gap can cause a dishwasher not to drain. There are, however, other potential issues that can lead to improper drainage. For example, if you have attached the air gap to a garbage disposal and forgotten to remove the knockout plug, wastewater may backflow into the dishwasher. Check that the air gap is installed properly, and then look for clogs in the air gap and dishwasher filters. 

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

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