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Avatar for Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
4.7(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! We recently moved into a 40 year old house. There was a lot of gunk built up in the kitchen drain & it was clogged. The Wisler service man, Bobbie, worked really hard to get it cleaned out. We have always been very happy with the service we receive from Wisler Plumbing, & today was no exception!"
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Classic Plumbing Solutions
4.5(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Great communication with dispatch to schedule work and notify me of tech’s departure and expected arrival. Jason showed up with his apprentice on time. I explained the work I wanted done and he gave me pricing before beginning work on my 12 year old 80 gallon tank. I asked him to drain the tank, check the heating elements and thermostats and replace the anode rod. He completed the work to my satisfaction and answered all my questions. Should be good for another 5 years."
New Tub, Tile, Paint, Flooring In Bathroom
New bathroom fixtures
Vanity re-installed with new piping
New bathroom fixtures
New Tub Before Walls Are Installed

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
CL Home Solutions
5.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Chase 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.

Response time6 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Kenneth
New to Angi
Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Salem, 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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TravisRobertson
New to Angi
Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello iam Travis I’ve been doing carpentry and plumbing for 20+ years I take pride in my work and offer great service if you need any repairs just let me know 540-818-0766 iam a plumber by trade have a lot of experience and good at what I do \n\nService’s I offer carpentry and plumbing repairs \n\nCarpentry - small porches staining power washing small porch projects and bathroom remodel \n\nPlumbing -water heater replacement and repairs \nFaucet repairs and replacement water leak repairs drain line repairs and clog issues new water lines or ice maker lines main water leaks

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

Serving Salem, 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
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

A saturated leach field can result from various underlying issues, so it's best to call a professional septic company to diagnose and treat the problem. Depending on the cause of the saturation, potential fixes include pumping out a full septic tank, adding more bacteria to the tank, or regrading the soil to fix low spots. It may also be necessary to reroute rainwater and runoff away from the leach field using gutters, downspouts, and extenders. Once the primary issue is resolved, planting specific types of vegetation over the area can help absorb excess water. In more severe cases, you might need to install a larger septic tank or replace the leach field entirely.

While there is no specific “best” method to clear hair out of a drain, several options work well. Using a combination of baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the hair clog is a great and easy way to help clear the drain. Drain snakes are also effective for more severe clog buildups. 

It is okay to use a drain auger on a toilet, just make sure you are using the correct tip size. The auger is a plumbing snake with a protective sleeve to protect the porcelain toilet bowl from getting scratched. Using too large of an auger can cause the snake to loop back and damage the inside of the drain and plumbing.

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. 

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

  • A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. 

  • Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.

  • Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

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