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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Amsterdam - Updated Nov 2026

AA Sewer & Drain
4.6(
24
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"I had two jobs, one was for a clogged bathtub drain I couldn t get unclogged after using drano and a cheap snake tool and the other was a bathroom sink that had low pressure on the cold side. This company was quick to reach out and got me scheduled the next day which was awesome. They were up front and shared with me that they could handle the drain but for the sink I may need someone else (another plumbing type). Job appears to have been done well, little expensive though I think. $150 before tax to unclog the bathtub drain and still have to hire someone for the sink."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jay's Family Contracting
5.0(
10
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Faced with an emergency, Jason was the only one who responded. Like a detective, he narrowed down the problem and devoted all of his efforts to resolving it on the same day. What initially seemed to be a simple clogged toilet, proed to be a much greater problem. So grateful to Jason for resolving this at a reasonable rate."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

A bit of water in the bowl can help unclog a toilet, especially if you're using a plunger. However, if the bowl is full to the brim, you'll need to strap on gloves and remove some of the wastewater in a cup or container so it doesn't overflow when you try to unblock the pipe. If you're concerned about it filling further, manually close the flapper in the toilet tank or turn off the water supply to the toilet.

Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.

A liquid drain cleaner can sometimes make a clog worse over time if you use it improperly or too much. The chemicals in drain cleaners can corrode and damage pipes, causing cracks and leaks that may cause further blockages. If the clog is more than the liquid drain cleaner can handle, the cleaner will simply add chemicals to a bigger overall problem.

If your washing machine drain is clogged, that isn’t a good sign. Unlike toilet drains or kitchen sink drains, there isn’t matter that is easily broken up with a plumbing snake, and more care is required. If you’re in an old house or have mineral-rich water, there could be a buildup inside the pipe. Either way, if the blockage isn’t obvious and doesn’t dislodge with a snake, you need to call a pro—otherwise, you risk damaging integral plumbing.

If you drop jewelry down your sink, it can cause a clog, especially if it accumulates other debris on its way down. However, that is the least of your worries if you drop your favorite jewelry down your drain. If your gold band goes tumbling down the sink drain, don’t panic—refrain from running more water down the sink, and follow the steps above.

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