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Avatar for MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
3.8(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Company is professional. Pricey compared to alternatives. Said they could deal with plumbing and HVAC, but the tech that showed up, while nice, knew little about plumbing. Did clean water out of furnace lines, but have had this done before paying about a third of the money."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Performance Plumbing & Drain
4.9(
75
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have called Jacob at performance plumbing twice one for a clogged drain the other for replacement of an old 1949 drain pipe that was in cinder block which he chipped out and replaced with all new pipe and fitting and does not leak both jobs were done right and complete made himself available even at five thirty on a week day to unclog the bathroom drain .These two jobs were done in February 2018 very good workmanship."
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

There are many things that could cause your basement floor drain to back up. One significant cause of a drainage backup is flushing non-flushable items, such as wipes, paper towels, and facial tissue. Other causes of a backed-up basement floor drain include tree roots impeding the drain pipe or an accumulation of hair, oil, and grease. 

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

When you put baking soda and vinegar down the drain, they chemically react and help break down clogs. It’s not going to work for every type of clog, however. For example, it’s not the best way to get rid of grease buildup. For grease, you should try boiling water and white vinegar instead.

Inspect regularly for clogs, clean drain lines, and ensure grading directs water away from the foundation.

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.

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