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Sullivan Plumbing
4.9(
145
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr Sullivan responded very promptly to my inquiry and scheduled a visit for a couple of days out. He arrived on time (actually called to say he would be early). The job and clean up including disposal of the unit components was completed efficiently and professionally. Mr. Sullivan was personable, polite and customer oriented. I will definitely use again and recommend to other homeowners."
Thomas Sullivan
BioOne Hungry Bacteria ®
Convenience and Assurance
Additional Photos
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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7 Hills Plumbing LLC
5.0(
5
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

7 Hills Plumbing LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Main Water Line Repair
Main Water Line Repair
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kenneth
New to Angi
Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I like what I do. Always something different, and always meeting new people. I've been doing plumbing/handyman services for over 35 years, and I still learn something almost every day. My work has carried me all over Virginia, and my customers have always called me for more work when they needed it.\nI like that. If I don't know something, I'll find out, or, I'll pass it on to someone who knows. \n I'm not afraid to bet you'll be happy with whatever I do for you.

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Edward Nemitz LLC
New to Angi
Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Primarily we only take commercial work, however in this economy we feel diversity is key to success. We are experienced in Electrical Plumbing and general Handyman services. From drain cleaning to High-end Electronics installations. We hang TV's, install appliances, design and implement smarthome controls. Patching drywall and painting. Water heater replacement. Have a faucet that takes forever to get hot water, talk to us about solving that issue. We have 30 years experience in just about every small and odd job you can think of. We are not affraid to get dirty while keeping your property clean and clear of debris.

Final build
Original setup
Building the Tee
Add torque arrester
Pressure Switch

+13

MID ATLANTIC SEWER LLC
New to Angi
Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 45 years collective experience.

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RCR Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
7
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used RCR Plumbing LLC around our home and also at some of our rental properties. We have found them to be very professional, good at what they do and they always show up when they say they’re going to. Jose is very knowledgeable, easy to work with and always cleans up when he is finished. We would highly recommend them and we have recommended them to others."
Response time1 hour
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Drain fly problems can go away on their own—but only if the insects find the environment inhospitable. Those with a minor infestation can simply flush their toilets and run their faucets more frequently to flush out the flies and larvae. Others will have to deep clean their drains and set up traps.

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

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

If the drain is frozen, the pipes connecting to the washing machine are likely frozen. If the hot water trick doesn’t also unfreeze the washing machine pipes, you can gently apply heat with a hair dryer on the lowest setting. Start at the end of the pipe closest to the faucet to prevent pressure from building in the pipes, and make sure the faucet is open to drain the water as it melts.

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