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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Dayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Dayton
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Dayton
4.2(
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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McLean Plumbing
4.7(
205
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After having another plumber over (who was also highly rated on Angies List), he simply turned on all my hot water lines and told me "All Fixed". I asked him if we needed to flush the hot water heater and he said no. 5 minutes after the first plumber left, my hot water lines had tons of the resin in it again from the hot water heater and was clogging up all my sinks again. I called the first plumber back and he got irritated with me (I felt he did not believe me) and said there was nothing I could do and I needed to buy a new hot water heater. I was not happy with this answer
I called McClean Plumbing finally. They said they couldn't make it out, and I described all that had happened and all the steps I took over the phone. Even though he couldn't come out to my house, this plumber walked me thorough multiple steps and descriptions over multiple calls in enough details that I bought and installed all I needed to fix the issue and save my hot water heater! Very helpful, smart, and considerate guy! Will definitely use them for my future pluming needs.


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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dale Humphrey
4.3(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our toilet was draining very slowly. Dale tried the usual techniques but the problem remained but instead of giving up and referring us to a sewer drain outfit he had a hunch that there was some kind of object stuck in the toilet itself but that his eel couldn't extract. He tried a rather innovative trick and out came the object which was a toilet paper holder spindle! And then he charged us a very modest amount for his efforts. Dale rules!"
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+17

Response time5 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Top Notch Well Pumps & Plumbing
Top Notch Well Pumps & Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Top Notch Well Pumps & Plumbing is a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding areas. \nOur team of experienced professionals is committed to excellence, ensuring your well pump service and residential and commercial plumbing needs are met with expertise and care. With 10+ years of experience in plumbing, mechanical contracting, and project management, our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. With licensed contractors on our team, you can count on us being up to date on the latest building codes to ensure you, as our neighbors, are provided the best well pump and plumbing solutions available.

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+2

Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air
4.9(
8
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’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’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line.

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.

It is generally not recommended to pour hot or boiling water down a drain to unfreeze pipes due to significant risks. In some cases, the sudden temperature change can cause more ice buildup or produce steam, which increases pressure and could cause the pipe to burst, leading to costly damage and potential burn injuries. While hot water might help with a partially frozen drainpipe, it is unlikely to thaw a completely blocked water pipe further down the system. Additionally, boiling water can damage plastic pipes over time. Safer and more effective methods include using a space heater near the frozen section or applying hot towels directly to the pipe.

Bleach—even diluted bleach—is not always the safest option for cleaning your drains. With a high pH, bleach can be highly corrosive to many types of pipes, especially when used regularly. When mixed with household cleaners and organic waste, it can also create dangerous chemicals. Remember to use proper protective equipment and ventilation when dealing with bleach.

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