Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul> Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

What is the average cost to unclog a drain?

<div>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-drain-cleaning-cost.htm#">cost to unclog a drain</a> is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.</div>

How much do plumbers typically charge?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">The average cost to hire a plumber</a> is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350. </div>

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Reviewed in September 2019
Estes service is so good we have contracted for two other services. In addition to the great service for Heating and Heating, we have both plumbing and electric. They are very dependable and their work is professional.
Estes Services - HVAC Plumbing & Electrical
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Reviewed in May 2017
Not bad, because they cover our A/C and heaters, all repairs i call them to do. We have a plan with 2 annual system check ups. $500 cover for repairs, up to 2000$ annually. Last time we called them for a garbage disposal problem and they said we had to add coverage for plumbing on our current...
One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating
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Reviewed in March 2014
Always good to work with and professional. I went with Lowe's to install a hot water heater and went with Hammond's to fix what Lowe's (Conch Envirmental) messed up. It took a couple visits to fix because they would find an issue and then run into another issue but good to work with. Spend the...
Hammond Services
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Reviewed in October 2012
My experience with Snappy Electric Plumbing Heating & Air was good. They were on time, they did the work when they said they were going to do it, and there were no hassles. The work was done. I thought there price was a little high, but I had to have it done. I trusted them, because I found them...
Snappy Services
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Reviewed in January 2014
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It went fine. They were very pleasant. They arrived on time and the price was right. They were quick.
RS Andrews
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Reviewed in March 2014
They did a great job. They took care of it for a minimal time and the price is pretty reasonable. They were great all around.
Aaron Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2009
We are happy with them. They were professional. They gave us a detailed budget and they stuck to it. We wanted a particular kind of crew working on our system and they adhered to our conditions. We had a geothermal heat pump system installed which is a pretty new technology. They did everything...
Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2009
They are very expensive, but they always do very good work. I like that I only have to call them to come out once.
Fulton Services
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Reviewed in January 2011
He did plumbing work for me twice. He works by himself. He is very knowledgeable and his prices are reasonable. He is sometimes hard to get because he has a waiting list. He is an excellent plumber. He is the kind of man that explains what the problem is and what to do about it. He is pretty...
R D Springer Plumbing & Heating
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