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Q: How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn&rsquo;t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month&mdash;or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It&rsquo;s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a bathtub drain?

• <div><p>The best way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-bathtub.htm">unclog a bathtub drain</a> is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with &frac12; cup of baking soda and &frac12; cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a one-way cleanout and a two-way cleanout?

• <div><p>With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they&rsquo;re usually U-shaped).</p></div>

Q: How do you avoid future clogs?

• <div><p>Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you&rsquo;ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to flush bleach?

• <div><p>It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don&rsquo;t flush more than &frac14; cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.</p></div>

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Last update on September 26, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Nick did a great job understanding the long existing well setup and cutting off protruding and no longer useful pipes. Thanks!!
Randy Marquis Well and Pump
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Reviewed in August 2025
Our plumber referred us to Brad, I knew what I was looking for when I reached out to him. He was able to come out 2 days later and installed an up flow (media) backwash filter. He diid exactly what I expected and even replaced a leaking pipe on our well expansion tank. Very efficient , timely...
Maine's Best Water Treatment
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Reviewed in August 2024
I hired Chris to repair and replace some leaking pipes for a cafe I was manager of. He was very professional and was quickly able to assess and repair/replace what was damaged. He was upfront and honest about the damages and costs. Definitely a trustworthy plumber, which seems hard to come by...
Black Bear Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in May 2024
Eric installed 2 French drains to improve our backyard drainage. He was knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. Worked steadily to get the job done quickly. Would hire again for future work if I need some.
Katahdin Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2024
They were able to get someone to our house quickly. He came prepared with tools and parts and fixed two leaking toilets and three slow draining sinks in about an hour!
Rooter-Man of Southern Maine
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Reviewed in May 2023
I hired Jeff to replace my aging septic system. He walked me through all the steps, including finding the engineer for a new plan, setting up the inspections , finding someone to pump out the existing tank and finding an electrical contractor for the pump. (This was all during Covid .) He found...
Lambford Excavation and Light Trucking
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Reviewed in May 2023
The installation of a heat pump with 3 mini splits was completed in one day The installation was done neat and professional ! Great job and completely satisfied
Russell's HVAC
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Reviewed in May 2022
They found the problem in a few minutes, it was a crushed drain pipe. They dug up the dirt around the site but do not do piping repairs. I finished the job myself. I never would have known the pipe was crushed with out their camera snake. All in all, great job.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
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Reviewed in January 2022
Prompt response, professional , and successful. Diagnosed the problem quickly and knew exactly what to do. Pipe was cleared in no time. Learned some preventative maintenance ideas for the Spring.
Ramsey Excavation, Sewer and Drain
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Reviewed in November 2021
Nick explained ever step of process he used to clear the drain very well. He was confident in what he needed to do and had a backup plan if that didnâ t work. The drain was cleared in an hour. I would use Hilltop Drain and Plumbing again.
Hilltop Drain & Plumbing
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Christensen Plumbing LLC

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Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He completed everything perfectly and quickly. Stopped by the day before to assess and determine what was needed. Did a fantastic job."

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Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work, keen attention to detail. Seth analyzed the problem with my shower pipes and he replumbed to perfection. I highly recommend Seth!"

New condensate line property piped into existing house sewer to code

Install condensate pump and neutralizer to bring existing boiler upto code.

1 1/2” water mains insulated after we installed them.

+10

Response time1 day

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe,James and Bobby did an excellent job replacing the sump pump And drains. My husband and I were so impressed with their abilities and how hard working they were. I would highly recommend Ground works Manchester to anyone who needs the same work done. Thanks to all the gentlemen for their professionalism and work ethic"

+16

Response time12 hrs

190 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by56%of homeowners

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Lambford Excavation and Light Trucking

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Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jeff gave us up front estimate and completed the new leach field and performed all the work for less then the quoted price. I would tecomend him for any excavation project you need done."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"Shane did an excellent job, excavating and leveling the soil. I’m very happy I chose him. He is very skilled in what he is doing. The work was done in time, and better than I could imagine . My back yard is looking perfect thanks to him."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate92%

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I am an 8 year plumber with experience in all aspects of plumbing. I am also a member of the Army National guard in which I am a plumber as well. I started my business with having the customer in mind, as well as giving the best possible service that I can to grow my business and to become a bigger part of my community and gain the respect of my peers and the trust of all who choose my business!

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A.G. Construction, LLC

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Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Garage will be built in the spring but they gave me a detailed estimate and will get all the permits when the building is getting closer to the time. He was very professional when he came out to talk with me"

+27

Response time2 days

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Ames Property Service LLC

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Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very knowledgeable, very talented, would highly recommend for any property project."

Response time10 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our upstairs shower faucet gave way and we couldn't shut the water off. I called CZ--in the middle of a Nor'Easter, by the way-- at 9:57am. At 10:01am, Zach responded to me. At 10:30am, he was in my driveway. At 11:15am, everything was replaced, working better than ever. Along the way, he showed me how to shut the water off to the house quickly if I ever needed to again, and also found a small drip in our main line that he recommended I call the Water District about. He was polite, professional, masked up, and the price for the work was extremely reasonable for how fast he responded and got us back up and running. Great work!"

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. Chris wa very polite, practiced Covid Precaustions and explained what he was doing. He left no mess and my carpets are cleaned."

Response time6 hrs

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

The best way to unclog a bathtub drain is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper.

With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they’re usually U-shaped).

Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you’ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

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