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Avatar for Albano's Plumbing & Drain
Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
44
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called office to get on schedule and was able to get appointment same day. Office staff was lovely over the phone. Plumber arrived and assessed my kitchen drain line issue. Clarified all my questions and was able to come back the next day for the repair. Would call again for any plumbing issues."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Clear All Rooter Plumbing
4.7(
373
)

Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose came out and installed a new fridge water line valve. He also discovered my main water shutoff for the house was broken. So he installed a new main shutoff valve too. All in all, very attentive to detail, and executed clean work. He explained all issues carefully. Job well done!"
New Gas line
Trench
Metter connection
New earth Quake shut off Valve
New trench less  pipe

+92

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
212 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain City Plumbing, Inc.
4.6(
270
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was on time for our appointment. He was very knowledgeable, was very quick to troubleshoot the problem. He was able to fix our water heater in less than 20 minutes!! Highly recommend Tony and his company!"
Tankless Water Heater
south gate water heater
sewer alteration wilmington
Response time3 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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1 TOM PLUMBER ANAHEIM / BREA
5.0(
20
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Response was amazing and fast. Arrived on time and kept me fully informed. Professional with complete set of moisture/ leak detection tools. Answered all our questions. Would love to recommend them."
Leak Detection
Plumbing
Sewage Cleanup
Leak Detection
Plumbing

+70

Response time8 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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So-Cal 1 Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
35
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The plummer did a good job but it seems to be pushing a lot of add-ons before fully repairing the sink. I just wanted to have my sink fixed not get pushed to with additional services if not needed."
repair
full house redrain
full house redrain
full house redrain
sewer repair

+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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His Hands Plumbing Services
5.0(
14
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very punctual with their service and friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful - all around, great plumbers to work with and take care of your home. I would highly recommend their drainage expertise and skills in dealing with residential sewer system. "
Sewer line repair
Sewer line repair
Sewer line repair
Sewer line repair
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dr Rooter Plumbing
5.0(
16
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Joe was not only professional, but personable as well. He identified my issue with my hot water heater, and fixed it expertly. Dr. Rooter treated me with respect and was overall a tremendous value. I saved the number, as Dr. Rooter is now my first choice for my plumbing needs. 10/10"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Whittier, CA

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

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