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Q: Will drain cleaner clear a clogged sewer line?

• <div><p>In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they&rsquo;re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won&rsquo;t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.</p></div>

Q: How do you get the rotten egg smell out of a drain?

• <div><p>That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm&mdash;hair, skin, and soap scum that turns into a black sticky mess. In this case, pouring down near-boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar will remove the smell. Keep in mind that a rotten egg smell is occasionally a sign of larger <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/warning-signs-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">sewage line clogs</a> and other related issues.</p></div>

Q: Who is responsible for blocked sewers?

• <div><p>This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home&rsquo;s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city&rsquo;s responsibility at the exact point your home&rsquo;s line distributes waste into the city&rsquo;s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines. </p></div>

Q: What does a sewer cleanout look like?

• <div><p>A sewer cleanout typically looks like a white or gray PVC pipe with a removable cap. It's often located either in your yard or basement, depending on your home's plumbing configuration. The cleanout pipe is designed to provide easy access to your sewer system for maintenance and inspections. It may be flush with the ground or slightly elevated, making it distinguishable from other pipes. When you remove the cap, you can access the sewer line directly or determine its direction, which can be helpful when you need to locate your sewer line from your house to the street.</p></div>

Q: Can snakes come up through shower drains?

• <div><p>Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it&rsquo;s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they&rsquo;re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Contractor was Punctual and the did clean electrical work for us!
Power Switch Electric
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Reviewed in August 2025
American Dry Basement was a life saver for me. I was overwhelm whenever it rain because my basement would get flooded with water. I had to vacuum the water up which took some time out of my busy schedule. I was frustrated with cleaning up the water and saw an ad on Goggle about American Dry...
American Dry Basement Systems, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Great experience! We had a clog in our sewer main and Adrian was polite, respectful, and perhaps most importantly, efficient. He fixed our clogged, shared some advice on how to avoid future issues and made sure he left the areas he worked in just how it was before he arrived. His services are...
Instant Plumber CT
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Reviewed in March 2024
King Carpet are an excellent carpet cleaning service. The results were beyond my expectations. They were extremely professional and throughly explained their cleaning process.
King Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2022
UNETHICAL!! they came and charged me $400 just to show up. Plumber could not install the sewer pump he brought so they sent a manager the following day. INstallaion was shabby and left job not properly done. WHen I called back to have someone come back, office staff stated I had to pay extra, I...
A-Team Plumbing and Drain LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
He was connected the bathroom sink to the sewer and changed a broken pipe. He did a nice job.
Brian Nisbet Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in July 2016
Angelo and his brothers Mark and Anthony gave a very competitive quote, always showed up on time and were courteous and very clean. The finished product is great!
ANGELO'S PAVING INC
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Reviewed in April 2014
So I took advantage of the $129 Angie's list special for cleaning a clogged main drain. Their tech came and said he would have to remove a toilet to do this and that they charge an additional $350 (20 minutes work he said). I had someone else remove the toilet and the tech proceded to snake the...
AJ Perri
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Reviewed in December 2010
Rick from Monroe Septic was very patient with our questions concerning our damaged septic tank and the installation of the new tank. We've always been on city sewers so getting a new tank for our new house was something we wanted to make an informed decision about. Monroe Septic did everything...
MONROE SEPTIC TANK SVC
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