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democratisphere

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6. Call around and see if you can find a plumber that is more reasonable.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 4, 2019, 07:36 AM

Apr 2019

A lot of harsh chemicals in a plugged line can create a difficult work environment. I think you will need to get a sewer machine. Home Depot has a variety of snake equipment to purchase or rent. Look online for instructions on how to use a sewer machine. YouTube has great videos on how to do it yourself.

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I think the main drainage line is backed up. Can I use Liquid Plumber [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2019 OP

That would be first option TEB Apr 2019 #1

Forget the liquid plumber. democratisphere Apr 2019 #2

That is a very expensive service and the reason I want to try it a different way first. Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #4

Call around and see if you can find a plumber that is more reasonable. democratisphere Apr 2019 #6

A plumber is the best and quickest fix Auggie Apr 2019 #10

If you do, don't use one of those national chain companies. They are rip offs. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #12

I think you might need the solid variety Soxfan58 Apr 2019 #3

I actually don't know if I am septic or city. I always thought I was city but there is a thing Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #5

First step is figure that out. safeinOhio Apr 2019 #8

If it is a septic system mercuryblues Apr 2019 #11

Wait until the grace period. Draino or liquid plumber until then. 3Hotdogs Apr 2019 #9

LP works DRiggs Apr 2019 #7

Here in Denver there are companies that advertise... Hotler May 2019 #13