Why do French drains fail?

• <div><p>French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. </p><p>Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.</p></div>

What are the differences between biodegradable and conventional drain cleaners?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in March 2011
It went great, cleaned our outside drain promptly and at a very reasonable price, I would recommend this company to all.
Liberty Sewer and Drain Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
They have emergency service but it's more expensive. It is worth it because it works. Very good worker. Very experienced. They came out the same day I called.
Abbey's Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Excellent service. Right on time. First dug out all the sludge from the drain then inspected the lines before using the snake. He was very professional and knowledgeable, my husband was impressed. He cleaned the area where all the sludge was placed and the drain works just fine.
Goodman Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2016
They had a special going. The special was on a mailing we received. Part of the issue is they came in with a runner thing, that really is too short for the run. The run is really long. If you only go part of the way, you are gonna end up coming back. They need to bring snakes that are long...
Horizon Services
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Reviewed in November 2005
CALLED TO PROVIDE TIME FRAME. ARRIVED ON TIME. FRIENDLY SERVICE. EXPENSIVE. LEFT SOME TRASH/DIRT ON FLOOR
Resolve Rooter
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Reviewed in August 2014
I thought my main drain needed snaking, but he demonstrated that there was no issue with the drain. Instead, he found another drain that had a clog and cleaned that one out.
King Cobra Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2017
Awesome!!! We just purchased the house and noticed that that the toilet in the Master Bedroom frequently clogged and required plunging. Long story shorter, The drain in the MB shower backed-up yesterday and I tried EVERYTHING to remediate the clog with no success. I received a recommendation to...
James-Michael Fay Corporation (JMF)
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Reviewed in November 2021
The technician worked hard. The clogged drain was completely blocked f He didn’t give up. It took four hours, and approximately seventy feet of cable impressive. 🙏
Montco Rooter Plumbing & Drains
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Valdel Plumbing

Valdel Plumbing

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

354 local quotes requested

Residential Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Service. Owners have over 30 years of experience. Proudly servicing Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County and lower Bucks County with professional, personal and timely service. Guaranteed respect for you, your time and your home. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for Expert Service, Quality Products, and Affordable Price!

"Smooth and efficient"

Michael M on September 2025

"Smooth and efficient"

Michael M on September 2025

Zoom Drain

Zoom Drain

Customers say: True professional

146 local quotes requested

30 years of experience

Here at Zoom Drain, we are best known for fast response times and our ability to provide focused solutions to drain & sewer problems. If you are having issues or planning for future maintenance, call us now at 610-628-3360 for a FREE on-site estimate. From sinks, toilets and tubs to main lines and sewers, our team of drain & sewer professionals are ready to provide you with fast, expert services.

"They truly live by the code of "you get what you paid for". The price was cheaper than expected (and they included a free estimate too). So ultimately, our slow bathtub drain was cleared. However, the technician had terrible housekeeping. After stripping the caulking around the overflow valve, they left the caulking pieces in the bathtub and told us to flush them down the drain (?!). They said the provided bio solution would clear the pieces just fine...but why do that when a trash can is less than a foot away?? Then, they did not offer to reseal the valve they just opened...just left a mess for us to pick up. As such, we will not be using them again next time...free estimate or not. If we wanted the bare minimum, we would have done it ourselves."

Quan T on February 2025

"They truly live by the code of "you get what you paid for". The price was cheaper than expected (and they included a free estimate too). So ultimately, our slow bathtub drain was cleared. However, the technician had terrible housekeeping. After stripping the caulking around the overflow valve, they left the caulking pieces in the bathtub and told us to flush them down the drain (?!). They said the provided bio solution would clear the pieces just fine...but why do that when a trash can is less than a foot away?? Then, they did not offer to reseal the valve they just opened...just left a mess for us to pick up. As such, we will not be using them again next time...free estimate or not. If we wanted the bare minimum, we would have done it ourselves."

Quan T on February 2025

Christian Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

1320 Industrial Boulevard

Christian Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

1320 Industrial Boulevard

Customers say: Super punctual

123 local quotes requested

36 years of experience

Christian Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing has been a leading service provider in the Bucks County and surrounding areas since 1989. We've served thousands of customers providing each customer with expert technicians, honest pricing, prompt and friendly service, and personalized advice & recommendations on your heating & cooling or plumbing systems tailored to your requirements. We pride ourselves on our high-level of personalized customer service to ensure that your home environment is as safe and comfortable as possible. We offer service and installation of HVAC systems from Carrier & Daikin. Our expert service technicians receive ongoing training weekly to ensure they are able to fix any issue our homeowners may encounter.

"I scheduled an appointment with them in response to their ad to flush a hot water tank for $49, no trip charge or add on expenses. After scheduling and in advance of the appointment I called for details regarding the service to be provided at this very hard to believe price. No matter what time of day I called I was always routed to an answering service that only scheduled appointments. Each time they said they would reach out to a manager to get my questions answered. After 3 calls and an email without a response, I cancelled my appointment."

Lisa Z on April 2025

"I scheduled an appointment with them in response to their ad to flush a hot water tank for $49, no trip charge or add on expenses. After scheduling and in advance of the appointment I called for details regarding the service to be provided at this very hard to believe price. No matter what time of day I called I was always routed to an answering service that only scheduled appointments. Each time they said they would reach out to a manager to get my questions answered. After 3 calls and an email without a response, I cancelled my appointment."

Lisa Z on April 2025

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

80 N Main St

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

80 N Main St

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90 years of experience

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Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.

Pressman Home Services

Pressman Home Services

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

80 local quotes requested

Ross, Master Plumber, and has been servicing the Southeastern Pennsylvania area for a combined 60+ years. With extensive knowledge in both Residential and Commercial plumbing, we are sure to have the right solution for all of your needs. If you’re looking for a company who sets itself apart from the rest, one that truly stands behind its word, you’ll want to contact Paradigm Plumbing Solutions. Unlike most companies, you will have the Owners, onsite, working alongside of our Foreman from start to finish. This will give you peace of mind, knowing the job will be done to the highest standards. Our existing plumbing Customers will never have to pay an emergency service fee. In addition, we will always extend additional discounts when our existing customers continue to use Paradigm Plumbing Solutions for additional work. Owned and operated by Master Plumber, Ross Pressman, Paradigm Plumbing Solutions is a family-run venture that has deep roots in the community. Join our family of totally satisfied customers and let us show you what were made of.

"Don’t hesitate - make the call; we’re so glad we did! I will definitely call Paradigm Plumbing for our future projects! It was such a pleasure to work with Ross and his crew. They respond quickly and their work is top quality."

Mark B on October 2024

"Don’t hesitate - make the call; we’re so glad we did! I will definitely call Paradigm Plumbing for our future projects! It was such a pleasure to work with Ross and his crew. They respond quickly and their work is top quality."

Mark B on October 2024

Horizon Services

Horizon Services

Customers say: Super punctual

113 local quotes requested

36 years of experience

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. Horizon Services is the Heating Company Your Friends and Neighbors Call to Keep Warm All Winter Long!

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025

Unique Indoor Comfort

Unique Indoor Comfort

Customers say: Super punctual

191 local quotes requested

59 years of experience

"Helpful meets Helpful-Unique Indoor Comfort is now Ace Hardware Home Services, a fourth-generation heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical service company based in King of Prussia, PA. We are a customer service company that happens to excel in heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical home services. We have a unique reputation for superior service and quality craftsmanship --- but don't take our word for it --- Experience the Unique service firsthand." Providing HVAC service and repair, system replacement, and air conditioning solutions for older homes. Residential plumbing service, repair, emergency service, and water heaters. Electrical emergency service, repair, home upgrades, generators and EV Chargers.

"Jeff and his team did and excellent job with the installation of two Daikin HVAC units. I had many questions about the units and install and they were quick and thorough in responding. The price and warranty were competitive with high end brands. The crew was courteous and professional during the two day install. They were the only company that included replacement of the coolant lines, rather than just flushing the old ones. So far the Daikin variable speed AC units are exceptionally quiet and the house is very comfortable. Would recommend Ace Home Services and Unique Comfort without reservation."

Dean W on June 2025

"Jeff and his team did and excellent job with the installation of two Daikin HVAC units. I had many questions about the units and install and they were quick and thorough in responding. The price and warranty were competitive with high end brands. The crew was courteous and professional during the two day install. They were the only company that included replacement of the coolant lines, rather than just flushing the old ones. So far the Daikin variable speed AC units are exceptionally quiet and the house is very comfortable. Would recommend Ace Home Services and Unique Comfort without reservation."

Dean W on June 2025

KP Plumbing

KP Plumbing

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

36 local quotes requested

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. With 7+ years of industry experience, we specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"KP Plumbing was very efficient and fast service. The technicians were very knowledgeable and pleasant. I highly recommend KP Plumbing for all your plumbing needs! Thank you Kyle"

Dwayne C on December 2023

"KP Plumbing was very efficient and fast service. The technicians were very knowledgeable and pleasant. I highly recommend KP Plumbing for all your plumbing needs! Thank you Kyle"

Dwayne C on December 2023

Premier Home Pros, LLC

Premier Home Pros, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

232 local quotes requested

3 years of experience

Premier Home Pros specializes in full bathroom remodels and installs finely crafted bathtubs and showers in as little as one day. With maintenance-free solutions and a variety of stunning designs to match your style, getting your dream bathroom has never been easier and more affordable. All of our products our backed by a full lifetime and service warranty program to offer customers the last system they will ever need. Get a FREE design consultation and transform your bathroom into a space that's not only functional, beautiful.

"You will see in the picture that the tub faucets aren't level , the caulk didn't dry and it's still mushy and gross looking , switch on wall has a bunch of cardboard not sure why but looks like a fire hazard .the sink isn't level , he put clear caulk on the sink so when I painted the wall you can see the dark drywall . Major **** up. He told me he cut the carpet from under the toilet but NO he didn't. Around the switch plate the dry wall was ruined. I paid for drywall to be up but her never put up drywall tape or plaster . I was in a hurry because I needed to get to an appointment so I signed the without fully inspecting it . Sure wish I did . They more or less robbed this old couple of $16,000 .oh and the guy was pressuring us to let him stay longer to do more work . 10:00 pm I made him go . Instead of 1 day guarantee to finish he finishe so he says , on the second day . It still isn't complete. We got screwed. Oh . The sink is bigger than I wanted . "

Lisa S on September 2025

"You will see in the picture that the tub faucets aren't level , the caulk didn't dry and it's still mushy and gross looking , switch on wall has a bunch of cardboard not sure why but looks like a fire hazard .the sink isn't level , he put clear caulk on the sink so when I painted the wall you can see the dark drywall . Major **** up. He told me he cut the carpet from under the toilet but NO he didn't. Around the switch plate the dry wall was ruined. I paid for drywall to be up but her never put up drywall tape or plaster . I was in a hurry because I needed to get to an appointment so I signed the without fully inspecting it . Sure wish I did . They more or less robbed this old couple of $16,000 .oh and the guy was pressuring us to let him stay longer to do more work . 10:00 pm I made him go . Instead of 1 day guarantee to finish he finishe so he says , on the second day . It still isn't complete. We got screwed. Oh . The sink is bigger than I wanted . "

Lisa S on September 2025

Freeflow Drain Service

Freeflow Drain Service

Customers say: Quick response

41 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Freeflow is a family owned and operated business, operating out of bucks county for now more than 35 years. We offer excellent and prompt service for a reasonable price for every costumer and every specific job no matter how big or small. Free Consults

"Cannot give a higher review or recommendation regarding Brandon. Very professional and knowledgeable."

Leigh T on May 2021

"Cannot give a higher review or recommendation regarding Brandon. Very professional and knowledgeable."

Leigh T on May 2021

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Most clogs are resolved quickly, often within an hour. More complex issues requiring pipe disassembly might take longer.

French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe.

Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

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.

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages.

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