Plumbing Frequestly Asked Questions

Andrew Etchen Plumbing Services is dedicated to answering all of your plumbing questions. Please see the below list of commonly asked questions. If you do not see the answer to your question please contact us.

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• How long does a water heater typically last?

• How often should I have my sewer snaked out?

• Are all plumbers the same?

• Are all plumbing service companies the same?

• Do I need a master plumber to snake out a drain?

• Do I pay a service fee to have someone come to the house?

• Does the saying "you get what you pay for" apply to plumbing?

• I cut down my big tree this year that was giving me sewer problems, are the roots still alive?

• I shut off the main valve to make a repair on my faucet, but the water just kept coming out. Do I need a new shut off valve or is there a trick?

• If my drain is already backing up, should I try to pour household chemicals or drain cleaner first?

• If my sinks are gurgling when the toilet is flushed, should I have a plumber come to inspect.

• Should I save money and just install my new water heater myself?

• Should I shut off the water to my outside hose faucets?

• What else does a master plumber do besides installing plumbing?

• Why should I drain the water heater?