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Gold Medal Service

4.44(
487
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Gold Medal Service

4.44(
487
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
179 local quotes requested
49 years of experience

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems make your house livable. One minor issue with any of these systems can put your home at a standstill. In case you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, know that you can count on Gold Medal Service. For over 24 years, our company has been taking care of the homes of New Jersey residents through our top quality plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address even the most mind-boggling issues of your in-home equipment. From repairs, installations, and upgrades, our technicians are known for getting the job done right every time. We also provide upfront pricing with a full description of the service before commencing work to avoid any surprises down the line.

"If I could, I would give this horrible service provider a 0.0! I scheduled a plumbing appointment on a call, which was confirmed via multiple texts the day prior to the appt. Then had an employee go to the location during the 4 hour window they specified and wait for the plumber. On the day of the appt, 1 hour into the time window someone calls and says, sorry we’re not going to go because we only do residential plumbing. This was a surprise, as it was communicated to them that this was a business when I had set up the appt. So, I decided to speak with a manager. After spending over an hour of being bounced around from one dept to another, asking for a manager, they never connected me to one and their dispatcher had the audacity to say “sorry for your inconvenience, but you’ll just have to find someone else.” WOW! The hoops they make you jump through and the rudeness is not worth the hassle. I would definitely recommend you find a different plumbing pro for your project!"

Mark K on March 2024

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems make your house livable. One minor issue with any of these systems can put your home at a standstill. In case you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, know that you can count on Gold Medal Service. For over 24 years, our company has been taking care of the homes of New Jersey residents through our top quality plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address even the most mind-boggling issues of your in-home equipment. From repairs, installations, and upgrades, our technicians are known for getting the job done right every time. We also provide upfront pricing with a full description of the service before commencing work to avoid any surprises down the line.

"If I could, I would give this horrible service provider a 0.0! I scheduled a plumbing appointment on a call, which was confirmed via multiple texts the day prior to the appt. Then had an employee go to the location during the 4 hour window they specified and wait for the plumber. On the day of the appt, 1 hour into the time window someone calls and says, sorry we’re not going to go because we only do residential plumbing. This was a surprise, as it was communicated to them that this was a business when I had set up the appt. So, I decided to speak with a manager. After spending over an hour of being bounced around from one dept to another, asking for a manager, they never connected me to one and their dispatcher had the audacity to say “sorry for your inconvenience, but you’ll just have to find someone else.” WOW! The hoops they make you jump through and the rudeness is not worth the hassle. I would definitely recommend you find a different plumbing pro for your project!"

Mark K on March 2024


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JSD Properties, LLC

4.96(
49
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JSD Properties, LLC

4.96(
49
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Located in Keyport New Jersey, JSD Properties LLC is committed to providing excellence, quality craftsmanship and customer service. With over 20 years of experience in home remodeling and renovation, we specialize in additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, major home renovations, new home building, repairs and more. We look forward to working with you to help build your dreams. Please visit our website at https://jsdcustomhomebuilders.com/

"Jeff and his entire crew (carpenters, painters, tile setters, sheetrockers, plumbers, and electricians) have been totally professional, courteous, respectful, and thorough. They listened to my concerns, respected my intentions, and offered suggestions based upon their professional experience. I recommend this company, and will remember them if and when I need more work. They transformed an old bathroom into a beautiful handicap accessible bathroom."

Jeff S on November 2025

Located in Keyport New Jersey, JSD Properties LLC is committed to providing excellence, quality craftsmanship and customer service. With over 20 years of experience in home remodeling and renovation, we specialize in additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, major home renovations, new home building, repairs and more. We look forward to working with you to help build your dreams. Please visit our website at https://jsdcustomhomebuilders.com/

"Jeff and his entire crew (carpenters, painters, tile setters, sheetrockers, plumbers, and electricians) have been totally professional, courteous, respectful, and thorough. They listened to my concerns, respected my intentions, and offered suggestions based upon their professional experience. I recommend this company, and will remember them if and when I need more work. They transformed an old bathroom into a beautiful handicap accessible bathroom."

Jeff S on November 2025


"Excellent. Phil was very helpful in solving the problem and did a good job."

Lakshmi S on January 2025

With over 15 years of experience, we are here to work with you on getting those projects completed.

"Excellent. Phil was very helpful in solving the problem and did a good job."

Lakshmi S on January 2025


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Alfano Mechanical, LLC

4.99(
55
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Alfano Mechanical, LLC

4.99(
55
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Alfano Mechanical LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The team was on time, thorough, and left everything clean. Top-notch service!"

Jerome B on December 2024

Alfano Mechanical LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The team was on time, thorough, and left everything clean. Top-notch service!"

Jerome B on December 2024


Pipe Werx

5.00(
2
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Pipe Werx

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Pipe Werx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had a typical sink clog. Mike from Pipe Werx first asked me a series of questions to make sure he knew what was happening in the bathroom. I appreciated that because my issue could have been masquerading as a simple clog. He laid out ballpark estimates for each possible scenario which was very helpful so I would know what I was on the hook to pay. (Turns out - it was a simple clog, but the cost for clearing it up was very reasonable) Same day service was a huge help!"

Simone S on September 2022

Pipe Werx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had a typical sink clog. Mike from Pipe Werx first asked me a series of questions to make sure he knew what was happening in the bathroom. I appreciated that because my issue could have been masquerading as a simple clog. He laid out ballpark estimates for each possible scenario which was very helpful so I would know what I was on the hook to pay. (Turns out - it was a simple clog, but the cost for clearing it up was very reasonable) Same day service was a huge help!"

Simone S on September 2022


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Victory Sewer & Drain, LLC

4.99(
46
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Approved Pro

Victory Sewer & Drain, LLC

4.99(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Here at Victory Sewer & Drain, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. With 16 years experience, we look forward to earning your business! call or text for Emergency services

"Anthony was amazing. Will use again if needed"

Chris D on February 2025

Here at Victory Sewer & Drain, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. With 16 years experience, we look forward to earning your business! call or text for Emergency services

"Anthony was amazing. Will use again if needed"

Chris D on February 2025


Manny Design

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Manny Design

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Manny Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Manny Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

4.94(
35
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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

4.94(
35
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
20 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025


Primo Plumbing, LLC

4.80(
32
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Primo Plumbing, LLC

4.80(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Primo Plumbing LLC is a small and personal family business. We provide professional workmanship. We value our customers and take great pride in our work, we respect your time & home as if it is ours.

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Tola M on January 2018

Primo Plumbing LLC is a small and personal family business. We provide professional workmanship. We value our customers and take great pride in our work, we respect your time & home as if it is ours.

"This mobile user did not provide any additional comments."

Tola M on January 2018


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Gold Eagle Construction, LLC

4.99(
59
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Gold Eagle Construction, LLC

4.99(
59
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

Thank you for visiting Gold Eagle Construction, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated waterproofing specialists based in Dover, NJ. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Central and South NJ. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"Quick estimates and installation. "

Hsuanshen C on November 2025

Thank you for visiting Gold Eagle Construction, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated waterproofing specialists based in Dover, NJ. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Central and South NJ. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"Quick estimates and installation. "

Hsuanshen C on November 2025

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains. 

Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.

Your clothes—and your washing machine—will send you a few signals if you’re overdue for cleaning your washing machine filter. If you notice a buildup of detergent residue on your clothes, your clothes don’t dry quickly or at all, or you’re noticing lint in the machine, it’s time to clean the filter. 

Flushing the toilet only to realize it’s clogged can cause anxiety. To avoid a clogged toilet, use less toilet paper. If you notice that the toilet is flushing and refilling slower than usual, you can use a plunger to clear clogs in the S-trap. If that doesn’t work, call a plumber to check your system and possibly clear the drain lines.

If you want to avoid using a snake to unclog a drain, or if you don’t have one, try vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes, and then run hot water (but not boiling water) down the drain to see if the clog is clear. Repeat multiple times as needed.

Bleach isn’t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn’t useful in this situation because it won’t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda.

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