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Q: What tools are commonly used by professionals to clear blockages?

• <div><p>Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.</p></div>

Q: Can you leave vinegar and baking soda in the drain overnight?

• <div><p>You can leave baking soda and vinegar in the drain overnight, which can work well for tougher clogs. Just be sure to pour warm water down the drain in the morning to finish up. You can also perform this task as a part of your regular drain cleaning, which you should try and do once per month.</p></div>

Q: Who is responsible for blocked sewers?

• <div><p>This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home&rsquo;s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city&rsquo;s responsibility at the exact point your home&rsquo;s line distributes waste into the city&rsquo;s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines. </p></div>

Q: Does pouring water down the toilet help it flush?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you&rsquo;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&rsquo;re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take a plumber to unclog a drain?

• <div><p>On average, a plumber will take <b>30 minutes to two hours</b> to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn&rsquo;t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.</p></div>

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Last update on January 02, 2026

Reviewed in October 2024
Excellent work! Great communication before and leading up to appointment. They cleaned up the debris and took the old stuff for discarding. Transparent estimate and honest about pricing and what was included. Scheduling was right on time, and they took care of coordination with AEP and the...
Tech Connect Electric LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
This was an absolutely terrible experience. We hired Acres to do our septic and drain field mapping for new construction. They took weeks longer than quoted and then wanted to come out and do a second test once we questioned them on the timing. They told us that we would need a very expensive...
Acres of Virginia Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Issue: water backed up in laundry room floor and downstairs bathroom commode bubbling noise when two showers were running at the same time. Anthony performed a drain vision procedure determined the possible need to replace pipes due to age, the dirt settling, small roots, grease, soap, garbage...
Classic Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2022
Amazing work and very easy to work with! Definitely will be using them again.
Zuniga Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2020
Immediate service within just over an hour of us calling (and on a Sunday too!). All of our drains were backing up with sewage suddenly and we couldn’t even use the toilets. The A Team (Sam & Bo) were not only helpful and efficient, but they were super friendly and got the clog out of our main...
McGuire Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in August 2019
Fired up! Their one hour service fee for diagnostics is ultra competitive and a breath of fresh air. Mike went above and beyond by completing a thorough diagnostic and repair. Walked me through his process and installed a quick cleaning drain access on the p-trap for easy upkeep. Also took...
Johnston Cooling and Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
Clogged drain, Were able to do the work the day I called.
Roto-Rooter Danville
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Reviewed in May 2017
Everything went well. They were efficient and cleaned up after themselves.
Gutter MD Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
I called two days in advance, made an appointment for between 9 am and noon. The plumber arrived at 10 am and was done in 15 minutes. He snaked a big clog out of a bathtub drain. Very polite, and he cleaned up the tub after he was done. He honored the Angieslist $20 coupon too. Excellent service...
Kesterson Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in June 2008
I made an appointment several days in advance. The woman on the phone was very polite. On the day of the scheduled service, the plumber called about 9:00 to say that he would arrive in about 30 minutes. He arrived on schedule. He was calm and friendly when our dog ran out past me to greet him. I...
Sparkle Drain Cleaning
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