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KJM Plumbing
4.8(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt from KJM Plumbing installed 4 faucets and a sink for us. He was very careful and did a great job. Kurt is one of the best communicators I have run into regarding assessing and scheduling a home improvement project. His text messages kept me constantly updated on the project and the schedule. He stopped by our house to inspect the project site and give us advice on the best size for the sink. He arrived at our house as scheduled to perform the work. He cleaned up after completing the project. He was very pleasant and helpful. I would certainly call upon KJM Plumbing for my next plumbing job."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Kegonsa Plumbing
4.9(
14
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very quick response to receive a quote. They arrived on time and did awesome work! They left me with a new tub, surround and fixtures and cleaned up all the mess. New tub looks great! I would definitely hire again. Thank You!"
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Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We started having trouble with the floor drain backing up and it was pretty obvious that there was something slowing flow from the main line of the house. I called Cardinal on a Tuesday evening and they set me up with an inspection for noon by the next day. They were running ahead of schedule, so they contacted me to see whether I would be ready an hour earlier. I was, so their service man Robert Welch can out very promptly, helped identify the location of the cleanout for the main line, and got to work. He ended up chiseling out the cap which had never been opened for the life of the house. He was able to clean out some minor tree root growth from the line, inspect the line with a scope, and guarantee the work in about 3 hours. He was careful to clean up from all of his work and was very polite during the visit. When all was said and done, I had a working sewer line within 24 hours of my phone call. I am happy to recommend Robert and Cardinal to others for quick drain cleaning service."
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Southport Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we take pride in delivering excellence at every level. We maintain an A+ rating with the BBB, and our technicians are NATE-certified, meeting the highest national standards in the HVAC industry. As a Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer, were recognized for our technical expertise and commitment to quality. We were also recently named a top medium-sized workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — a reflection of how seriously we value and invest in our team.\n

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Mark's Reddi-Rooter, LLC
4.7(
16
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Of the plumbers we contacted, they were the first available, and with clogged kitchen sink drains, we decided to try them. Dennis was quick, courteous, and took the time to explain what he was doing when asked. Tested the drains several times before leaving to ensure that they were indeed cleared. I'd recommend Mark's as choice #1 for clogged drains. FYI - no trip charge, and rates for first hour ended up lower than other vendors we contacted. No surprises!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

There are several steps you can take to prevent your AC drain from clogging. This includes cleaning the drain line at least every three months, changing the filter every one to three months, and getting your AC serviced annually. Also, if any problems arise with your AC, hire an HVAC technician to deal with them ASAP.

If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line.

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

Pouring drain cleaner down a vent pipe isn’t recommended. First of all, unlike a clog in a sink or bath caused by such material as soap scum build-up, toothpaste, and hair, clogs in a vent pipe are likely the result of debris from trees or even an animal stuck in the pipe. Drain cleaners won’t be able to eat through this kind of material. The cleaner will only become clogged in the vent with the debris, causing even more problems.

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