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Drains & Sewers · Updated 2026-09-17

Clogged Drain Emergency: 5 Things NOT to Do (and What to Do Instead)

Standing water in the sink, a tub that won't drain, a toilet that's rising instead of flushing — here's how to keep a bad situation from getting worse.

Don't: pour chemical drain cleaner

It damages pipes, rarely clears a real clog and makes the job hazardous for whoever opens the drain next.

Don't: keep flushing

One flush that doesn't go down means the next one overflows. Lift the tank lid and push the flapper down to stop the fill.

Don't: run the dishwasher or washing machine

If a drain is slow, every appliance that shares that line is a flood waiting to happen.

Don't: use a coat hanger in the toilet

It scratches the porcelain and can wedge the clog tighter. Use a flange plunger or a toilet auger.

Don't: ignore gurgling

Gurgling from other fixtures when one drains means the main line or vent is involved. That's a sewer line problem, not a sink problem.

Do: call a clogged drain plumber

Our drain cleaning techs arrive with cable machines, hydro jetting and camera equipment, clear the line, and show you what caused it so it doesn't come back. Same-day service, 24/7 — call (888) 480-9811.

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