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My house is on a cement slab. There is a blockage in the drain from the washing machine. How best to fix it?

I’ve gotten different advice from two plumbers. One wants to jackhammer up the entire floor just to follow the drain from the washer. Is there a company that specializes in a problem like this?

Insinkerator will not drain away – blockage suspected?

Blades are working and refuse is being ground up but with the water running it creates a nasty soup that will not drain away until attacked with a plunger! Help! Any hints would be appreciated.

How do I clear a partially blocked drain?

How do I clear a partially blocked drain? I heard there is some liquid I can pour down the drain to unblock it…

Domestic waste drain blockage problem?

I live in one of 3 strata units and we seem to have waist/sewer pipe blockages. That is, in the line that goes past all our units to the main line located at the rear of the property. It seems we need to get the drain mechanically cleared about every 2 years. I think there [...]

Which is best and cheapest and safest drain blockage opener and cleaner?

Which is the best ,cheapest,safest yet easiest to manufacture drain blockage opening formula ?

have blocked drain ,where can i buy a manhole cover hook type lifter uk?

blocked drain, the manhole cover i need to lift is very heavy,it has a metal handle and i need something to lift this, i am trying to find in uk a manhole hook type lifter with no luck, anyone know where i can get one or any advice please.

How do I clear an outside drain that runs under my conservatory floor?

There is an old cast iron pipe with the bath and sink running into it. Halfway down the house this empties into a length of plastic pipe which goes under my conservatory floor and empties into the drain below. My bath water comes out of the join between the types of pipe, so there must [...]

what would cause a toilet not to drain fast enough to get everything out and down before it started filling?

the toilet is sitting right over the hole there is no blockage and no reason for it not to work properly . what could it be ? ive pulled it 3 times today and cant seem to figure it out . when you flush it just goes real slow down the drain . straight shot [...]

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