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KJM Plumbing
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Everything was good. It went well. I've used them before as well. They did a really good job. They were nice to work with. They cleaned everything when they were done."
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Kegonsa Plumbing
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Luke was easy to work with, efficient, clean and did excellent work. I wouldn't hesitate to use Kegonsa Plumbing again and highly recommend them"
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Southport Home Services
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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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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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

You can often unclog a garbage disposal in less than 10 minutes, though sometimes you might need longer if you’re unsure what’s causing the clog. For minor clogs, consider plunging the drain, flushing the drain with baking soda and vinegar, or using an Allen wrench to free the clog. If the clog is more severe, contact a local plumber.

Most clogs are resolved quickly, often within an hour. More complex issues requiring pipe disassembly might take longer.

There are several common signs that your main sewer line may be clogged. Key indicators include multiple fixtures in your home draining slowly, gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilets, and water backing up into showers, sinks, or toilets. You might also notice water backing up from the plumbing system's drain cleanout, water in your basement drain, or unexplained wet patches on your lawn. Foul odors, such as the smell of raw sewage or rotten eggs, are another common symptom. The most reliable way to confirm a main sewer line clog is to hire a professional plumber to perform a camera inspection.

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

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