1.A plumber is a tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable (drinking) water, sewage, drainage, venting, heating and air-conditioning, or industrial process plant piping. [1] In most jurisdictions the piping for HVAC, fire protection, and industrial systems are installed by 'steam-fitters', 'pipe-fitters', or 'gas-fitters' tradespeople. Many in these trades are members of organized labor groups, while many are nonunion. Years of training and experience are needed to become a skilled plumber; most jurisdictions also require that plumbers be licensed. A Master Plumber is one who has demonstrated mastery of the trade of plumbing, has worked in the field for many years, is certified in different areas of plumbing, typically trains new plumbers in the trade, and oversees large plumbing projects. 2. A famous company: My Plumber has been in business in Northern Virginia since 1982, over 20 years of service. We have serviced millions of homes in the northern Virginia, Maryland and San Diego areas. Same low price 7 days a week, "Never an overtime charge."

In the past we've had a drain cleaning business come out and fix a clogged drain issue. They charged $50/hr and were done in less than an hour. I thought it was money well spent. I want to do it again, but I can't seem to find the drain cleaning specialists. How can I find a local drain cleaning specialist (as opposed to a general plumber)? Is there a special category for them that I should be looking for?

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Like Roto-rooter? They should be in the yellow pages with the rest of the plumbers who advertise. Most of these guys do general plumbing work but use drain cleaning to drive business. Whoever you use there shouldn't be that much difference in cost if they're just snaking out a drain.