I was at my neighbors house all day helping her with a flooded basement. She's 90 years old and I've helped her out "dozens" of times because of Predators towards the elderly . On this day later on she contacted her Realtor and he arranged for a Plumbing company, for as it turned out it was a simple trap blockage in her basement. Ive done this several times in my home and it takes about 15 minutes. Both the Realtor and the 90 year old woman wanted me there for the obvious reasons. They charged her $640?, (Woonsocket Average is $250 to $400 with all fees and Labor. and it would be over $900+ (not typical) if they had to snake to the street?. The blockage was just in the house. Earlier I was showing her what to do if her main Hot water tank drain value blew out (like mine did) and water spouted out. Shut off the water supply, open the pressure relief valve which would stop the flow. After slightly pulling on the value it developed some water drops, perhaps temporary?. The plumber said since you (I) messed with it you should pay to have it replaced? I'm sure its only a $20 item, they quoted me $450 to replace it? (that's hysterical and BS! )? I believe he was scamming me...II said no I will replace it myself. I said you should help the 90 year old lady! and he said he would not charge her (I hope he didn't?), I will check. I noticed, my wife as well that the water heater appeared to still be under warranty and the plumber seemed annoyed when she said this! After doing some research it was leaking because of particles and minerals on the seal. There is a method to flush and clear the minerals. So they did not have to replace this pressure valve. So much for the so called Master Plumber in the room! they were simply trying to pad their bill, no question about this! He needs a Plumbing refresher. In any event the unit is still under warranty and they should have just flushed the valve. . When I stopped back in 5 minutes (after emptying the full shop Vac for the plumber, a supporting gesture) there was someone else there that claimed to be the owner and he seems ready to get violent with me ( I am 74 years old). I guess the cry baby plumber needed help. I was there in her best interest protecting her as she has very little money. The owner kept threatening me telling me to get out, that I don't anything about running a business..how comical!....but I had all my tools there. Eventually I left. I wouldn't hire this Plumbing company if they were the only ones in town. My son in law is a certified Master Plumber that does all advanced work for his company, which they mocked? Complete
as- ho_es. These companies act like a casino charging as much as they can. Their website shows that do very basic work, nothing advanced? I can understand why they don't like oversight. I have a plumber I use from time to time...a real class Act, reconnecting and adjusting my Gas fittings after I installed a new water heater with a larger footprint.
New pressure relief valve. FYI Brass valves simply do not fail for a slight pull on it, it was 4 years old I believe, perhaps a cheap one?? Takes 5 minutes to replace it
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pressure+relief+value+40+gallon+hot+water+heater&crid=3L448KHLERFZP&sprefix=pressure+relief+value+40+gallon+hot+water+heater%2Caps%2C156&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
FYI I left a large powerful floor fan there because its needed to dry her carpets...and those Einsteins returned the fan to me and presumably intended to leave the carpets wet so more mold can grow? Pathetic and inexperienced and could care less mentality
There are many fine Plumbers is the area and probably 1/2 the price. Over pricing is mentioned in other review sights. When looking for help find an experience Plumber who works for himself! Stay away from pretty work vans, too much young staff that creates a Hard Nut to afford each month resulting in pressure to charge more. Someone mentioned he was charged $675 to add a new water line in his Fridge. That's absurd! They must view their clients as targets, read more
