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The choice depends on what is causing the blockage and what condition the pipe is in. A drain snake may be suitable for a straightforward

A plunger, hot water or a hand auger will clear most single-fixture clogs yourself. Call a licensed plumber if more than one fixture is blocked

Recurring blockages, gurgling after rain, and two or more fixtures backing up at once are the classic signs of tree roots in a drain. A

When flushing the toilet pushes water up through your shower or floor waste, the blockage is in the main sewer line that both fixtures share.

A sewer smell inside the house almost always means sewer gas is getting past a barrier that normally stops it: a water trap that has

A slow sink almost always means a partial blockage building up in the trap or the branch line behind it, from grease and food in