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Rooter-Man
4.2(
81
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Prompt service. Very professional and friendly. Bill cleaned up his work area and left as if he had never been there, except now I no longer have a plumbing problem!"
Response time4 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.7(
72
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brandon came out this morning to assess the issue. He was very polite and professional. Maximus and Jon were my installers. They were professional, polite and got the job done timely. Great guys!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TPK LLC
5.0(
4
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TPK LLC did an amazing job unclogging my kitchen drain. They were professional, quick, and got everything flowing perfectly again. Great communication, fair pricing, and excellent service. Highly recommend!"
Bathroom toilet and sink
Bathroom toilet and sink
Bathroom toilet and sink
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Life's Draining
4.4(
74
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spoke with Richard had a good conversation he let me ramble on. I let them know. I was gonna try some things by myself and then give them a call. You make me feel dumb to try it myself. When I couldnâ t do it, I called him and he was over pretty promptly. He quoted me a price for the whole thing and heâ s stuck to it. He found the problem cleaned up when there was an overflow and it works fine now. Just have to come fix the other five plumbing issues that arenâ t emergent."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Toilet paper is the only material that you should flush down toilets. Other items like wipes, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, dental floss, and medications should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing these items can lead to plumbing issues and damage to sewage systems. Grease and cooking oils should also be avoided as they can solidify in pipes, causing blockages. Proper disposal helps prevent clogs and ensures the efficient operation of wastewater treatment systems while protecting the environment.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

Thankfully, it’s pretty rare to find a rat in your toilet. It’s more likely in larger cities with big sewer systems that can be feeding grounds for rats, but even then, you still shouldn’t fret. 

“I wouldn’t worry too much about rats coming up through the sewers,” Bradshaw says. “I’d say only one out of a thousand rodent customers we get actually have this problem. And of the 20 or some customers that have had this happen, they’ve all only had just one rat come up this way.”

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

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