Plumbers
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Why are plumbers so expensive? my house was built in 1958 and of course needs lots of repair. I got an estimate for $3800.00. the dishwasher started all this. it wouldn't empty. our pipes were all clogged. he had to cut one out and run a new one and put in a new garbage disposal, etc. It was an all day job. it ended up costing $2900.00.
now my water heater is going out and of course there is a pipe pushing on the heater exhaust and other things and that estimate is $3000.00.
I'm not working and living on SS and unemployment.sigh.
I'm going to go to Home Depot or Lowes and see what they have in water heaters and if they install.
goodness, I can't afford this house!!
now my water heater is going out and of course there is a pipe pushing on the heater exhaust and other things and that estimate is $3000.00.
I'm not working and living on SS and unemployment.sigh.
I'm going to go to Home Depot or Lowes and see what they have in water heaters and if they install.
goodness, I can't afford this house!!
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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I always get 3 quotes and ask millions of questions...I would also check out the different ranges of water heaters. See which is the most efficient and uses less power/fuel...could save some money in the long term.
Depending on the kind of heater you have, it may be repairable...doesn't hurt to ask before you commit to a big spend.
Depending on the kind of heater you have, it may be repairable...doesn't hurt to ask before you commit to a big spend.