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 December 2022
Diamond Heating and Cooling (Caden) always does a thorough and accurate assessment and repair (if needed). The company offers memberships, payment plans as well as discounts. Definitely call them for your Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical services.
DIAMOND HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in March 2013
They are really excellent. They work with people that are on Reguard insurance; we have Reguard. If we have a leak in our major plumbing and Reguard has to send somebody out, so Wickstrom Plumbing Heating & Air works with them.
Wickstrom Plumbing Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2012
They are responsive and very, very good. We know that we can depend on them at all times for heating and plumbing issues. They are great!
Johns Plumbing & Heating Services Inc
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Reviewed in June 2008
They would call and set up an appointment and then would either cancel or never show up. Most of the time they would say they would call back and never return the call. We told them to stay out of the driveway because it was icy but they did not listen. When they tried to leave they spun the...
MARKLES PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in March 2015
Clint?s response was very timely (2 days after I called) in meeting with us to evaluate our needs. Clint did a thorough job in measuring total window area, room sizes, insulation, heat duct size, etc to calculate heat loss & solar gain to size a unit. Using a software program with local...
PREMIER HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
Everything was performed in a top-notch manner. The craftsmen came in, took their time and took care of whatever changes in plans we had. They tried to make sure we were taking the best options for everything and listened to us very well. I can't see any flaws in their work right now; the main...
Ramisch Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
This has been an excellent system to reduce my heat and hot water costs. With a single water heater tank, it was also a unique system. There were a couple bumps along the way but Carl always dropped what he was doing to help get them resolved quickly and thoroughly. That is a big deal to me as...
Renewable Energy NW LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
I moved into a place that needed pretty much all of the plumbing done. It was almost beyond repair. Anthony came to my rescue. He's sweet, he's kind, he pays attention to what you say, he's very well mannered, polite and he does extremely good work. He double checks his work and then explains...
Precision Plumbing & Leak Detection
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