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Q: What is the best way to clean a main sewer line?

• <div><p>An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-make-eco-friendly-drain-cleaner.htm">DIY drain cleaner with baking soda</a>. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. </p></div>

Q: How long does liquid drain cleaner take to work?

• <div><p>Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.</p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a double sink with a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-double-kitchen-sink.htm">unclog a double kitchen sink</a> by plunging the side with the garbage disposal. Cover the drain hole on the other side first to avoid creating a mess. Plunge up and down until the water starts to drain. You can also pour in baking soda and vinegar to try and dissolve a clog. </p></div>

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: When should you call a plumber for a clogged drain?

• <div><p>If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-drain-cleaning-cost.htm">drain cleaning costs</a> to fall around <b>$250</b>, and this can include an assessment of what&rsquo;s caught in your plumbing and if there&rsquo;s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.</p></div>

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Last update on September 21, 2026

Reviewed in September 2026
Warren and his team did a very nice job trimming 2 large tress and removing 2 pine trees. The lawn was cleaned up with no debris left behind. Will be reaching out to him next year for other work that I would like to have done.
Warren Mesler Company
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Reviewed in April 2026
Spilled coffee weeks ago and the stain would not go away. Decided to try professional cleaning and it worked. Alex handled it and the couch actually looks normal again. Did not expect this level of improvement.
Eco Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2026
We built our house in 2019 and used a different drywaller. He didn't prefill any of our corners. Within the year my house was separating, only in the winter. Alex came and fixed our entire home. Everywhere that was lifting he took the time and did the work correctly. Since he fixed them, none...
Oconnors Drywall Finishing & Repair
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Reviewed in December 2024
Kam did the job quickly. He cleaned up everything beautifully. He cut down 6 very large pine trees between my house and the neighbors. I have recommended him to many other people. You will not be disappointed.
Arbor Pride Service
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Reviewed in November 2024
In talking with the owner of the business, who was also on site helping perform the tree & stump removal, I found he and crew will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer and do it all with safety in mind. Tree and stump removal could not have gone better including clean up and topsoil...
Precision Drainage & Excavating
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Reviewed in January 2024
Very good clean service, definitely gonna have some more projects for Justin. Highly recommend him.
J.B. Contracting
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Reviewed in December 2023
Great customer service, pleasant, respectful. Cleaned up after job
DB Tree Removal
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Reviewed in June 2023
Tree branches and all remnants were cleaned up and removed from the property.
Valentines Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
Alex went above and beyond remodeling our kitchen. He was timely, efficient, and cleaned up the messes in between so our kitchen was still available to use. He did so much more than just apply drywall. He helped us tear out an old kitchen breakfast nook, laid new flooring, demo-ed are old drop...
Oconnors Drywall Finishing & Repair
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Reviewed in November 2022
Justin was very professional and very thorough. He was also very patient with our situation. We are on a well and we ran out of water midway through his cleaning. He waited about an hour before continuing and then decided to come back a second time to finish the job. He wound up doing more than...
Beyea Seal Works
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John Betlem Heating & Cooling Inc - Plumbing

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

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John Betlem Heating & Cooling is a 3rd generation company founded in 1941. They provide Residential HVAC, Electrical and Insulation Services to Rochester, NY and the surrounding towns. John?s slogan that still holds true today is to do ?whatever it takes? to satisfy customers.\n\nJohn Betlem is a premier family operated solutions provider, passionately committed to the health, safety, and comfort for all they serve.

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You can always count on Frank's Mr. Plumber to get the job done right the first time.\n\nWe offer 24/7 service to our valued customers, including holidays and weekends, because we believe you deserve to live in comfort at all times. Please let us know how we can assist you with your plumbing needs.

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I am a hard worker, friendly and just looking for work on the side on top of my regular 45 hour work week

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Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

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"Did the job well. Cleaned up & finished on time."

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VIP Maintenance Services, LLC

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"Very friendly and fixed the problem. I would highly recommend. Also gave me a couple of tips to keep the drains running smoothly. I think the charges were fair."

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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"Pacific Stone did a nice job. Person in charge of scheduling measurements and installation was pleasant and courteous. Within a few days of my inquiry they came out to my house to take measurements and they brought samples to choose from. Installation was done within a few weeks after that. Took away the old countertops and sinks. They know what they're doing. One of the installers was actually the owner and they were prompt and professional and cleaned up well."

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MVPlumbing and Heating

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"He was very professional and came too fix my kitchen sink that was leaking. Ended up replacing all the piping and new strainers. Very pleased with the work!"

Response time4 hrs

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Martins Handyman Service

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Matt showed up on time, started work right away. When finished he cleaned up the yard when done, I would hire him again, give him a call Thank you"

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"Joe from JMS Drain Services was my service technician who arrived well within the window scheduled service time. Joe came in, inspected the sink to determine how to resolve my issue, took out the tool (snake apparatus) to clear the sink, and departed my premises within 15 minutes. I was pleased he resolved my clogged sink so quickly so I could rest after a night's work. Thank you again, Joe."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Martins Handyman Service

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Serving Castile, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"My main sewer pipe from my house to the septic tank had broken. Martins handyman service removed my back deck, dug up the pipe that had broken, repaired it the first day. Then covered back up and put my back deck back together the next day. Haven’t had a problem since."

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear.

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

You can unclog a double kitchen sink by plunging the side with the garbage disposal. Cover the drain hole on the other side first to avoid creating a mess. Plunge up and down until the water starts to drain. You can also pour in baking soda and vinegar to try and dissolve a clog.

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.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

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