How do I know if my water heater is clogged?

• <div><p>Clogged pipes are one of the top <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-signs-your-water-heater-about-fail.htm">signs your water heater is about to fail</a>. Potential symptoms of excess sediment buildup include not enough hot water, leaks, unusual noises, low water pressure, and discoloration or odors in the water.</p></div>

How do I prevent a drain clog?

• <div><p>The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. </p><p>To prevent clogs, get yourself:</p><ul><li><p>A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. </p></li><li><p>Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.</p></li><li><p>Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.</p></li></ul><p><b>P.S.:</b> If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-retrieve-jewelry-drain.htm">follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain</a>. </p></div>

Can septic leach lines be cleaned?

• <div><p>Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Friendly crew, worked efficiently and cleaned up well at the end. End product looks great
Ridge Top Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in August 2025
Yes cleaned the gutters and downspouts. Very pleased with the work.
Middle Coast Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2024
Dan Funke was responsive to my questions and concerns. The price was reasonable. Dan and his son showed up on time to do the work. They also did some additional cleaning of our porch railing. I would highly recommend Funke Clean!
Funke Clean
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Reviewed in March 2017
The plumber was able to use a snake to remove the roots and opened the drain again.
Edgewater Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2015
I called early in the morning (~6:30am) and the phone was answered and an appointment set for 9am the same day with the owner. He arrived on time. From the time of greeting, to the time equipment was brought in and the drain was unclogged was only about 9 minutes. He then used a different...
Sadler Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
2 men came and let me know right away if they went over the allotted time it would cost more. They went to clean out the sewer pipes from the floor drain in the laundry room but I needed to direct them to the other drains where we were having backup. They worked very quickly and said they...
FLUSH DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING
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Reviewed in April 2014
We contacted them for a quote but we didn't like them. The quote was for $7200.00. They were all very knowledgeable. They knew their systems and the installations. They were all very nice. We just ended up going with another provider because we wanted a full sealed exterior as well as drain...
ABT Foundation Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
We had a clogged sewer drain causing sewage to backup in our basement. I called at 8am and they were at my home by 10:30, which I didn't think was bad at all. When the guy got here, he went into our basement and took a look and confirmed that we had roots that grew into the pipe causing the...
Neumann Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in October 2012
I have had work done by Steve Hardy before so I always call him. He's done work for me two other times, once replacing a rusted out, six year old garbage disposal. I wanted to buy the fixtures myself and he gave me some guidelines to use, which was crucial as I had an odd sized drain. I...
Thomas N Hardy Plumbing & Heating
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

DIY is not recommended due to safety risks and specialized equipment requirements. Hire professionals for effective clearing.

Clogged pipes are one of the top signs your water heater is about to fail. Potential symptoms of excess sediment buildup include not enough hot water, leaks, unusual noises, low water pressure, and discoloration or odors in the water.

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.

Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs.

Regular cleaning, avoiding grease disposal in sinks, and installing drain strainers help prevent clogs.

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