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DB's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication via text and email so you know exactly when your service technician will arrive. Tommy and Duncan were very polite and professional. They looked over the main water shutoff valve that I wanted to replace and then explained what they were going to do and how much it would cost. Completed the work promptly and cleaned up the work site before leaving. I would highly recommend DB's Plumbing and Drain!!"
Sewer replacement Inside and out
Team at our new locations ribbon cutting
Expansion tank with new venting
New pipe continued
Whole house re pipe

+212

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not be happier with Day & Night's plumbing service. Within minutes of completing Angi's intake form, I received a phone call from Day & Night and we arranged a home visit for the same afternoon. Day & Night's Ngura Sailo arrived a few minutes early (awesome!), was friendly, respectful and COVID-safe (e.g., remained masked during entire visit). I had a toilet that wasn't flushing properly and a bathtub drain leak. Ngura walked me through his diagnosis of both problems. I agreed to a toilet replacement. Ngura left to pick up a new toilet and returned in under 60 minutes. He installed the new toilet quickly and cleaned up completely afterward, taking our old toilet with him for disposal. And he fixed our bathtub drain leak free of charge, improvising and creating a tool out of scrap copper pipe to do the job. Throughout the entire process, Ngura answered every question I had and explained every step. I would hire Day & Night again in a heartbeat, and I would request Ngura Sailo by name."
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Rema on Saturday. He got back and came on the next day. He removed his shoes. He installed a new flush valve that I supplied. He had to replace the existing fill valve. The existing fill valve would not fit the new flush valve. He clean up and there were no problems. It worked fine."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Prince William Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired a plumbing company that came highly recommended by several individuals on Nextdoor. PRINCE WILLIAM PLUMBING is located in Nokesville, VA at 703-594-2440, they were prompt, reasonably priced, professional, and pleasant. A great experience and another happy customer. Many thanks to this family run business. Tech Dominic Webb 5 STARS"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1966

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We?re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

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Recommended by63%of homeowners
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SwiftPro Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ten Stars! One of the best experiences I've ever had with HVAC work. David and Oscar performed the installation and they were great! Meticulous, clean, professional, fixed issues from previous installs, and explained everything in detail. Tyler was great too! Worked with me to come up with a great deal on a Trane system that exceeded my expectations. If anyone needs HVAC work, SwiftPro is the team you want!"
Air Conditioner Trane Unit Install
Duct Cleaning
Tri County Feeds Customized ducts and HVAC complete systems
Trane HVAC Heating & A/C Install
Trane Install Heating & AC Project. Dual-Fuel & Solar-Compatible Systems

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

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.

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

It takes hair about two years to dissolve on its own in the drain without the use of any tool or help. Fortunately, using a drain snake, plunger, or any of the actions mentioned above to dissolve the hair will help get rid of the clog in as little as 15 minutes. 

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.

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