Ask around. Ask your friends, ask your neighbors and get referrals. Nothing is more powerful than the testament of someone who has had a local plumber in their home and can speak to his/her capabilities.

Frozen Pipes: When water in pipes freeze they expand and may even burst the pipe. Close the main shutoff valve. If the pipe has not split yet, thaw it with hot water bottles from the end of the pipe nearest to the tap. Thawing must be gentle, never with a naked flame, to avoid thermal water expansion that too can split the pipe. As a preventive maintenance make sure your pipes are appropriately insulated against the cold months.

Your third option is a regular garden hose. Bring the hose in through a door or window (have it turned off, of course), put it down the pipe as far as it will go, add towels and rags around the drain to keep water from backing up, and then get a partner to turn it on and off in short spurts. The pressure from the water might work water heater to loosen the clog.

Offers 24-hour service. They are called emergency Trustworthy plumber for a reason. If your pipe broke in the middle of the night, you can't just turn off your water source until the next morning when a plumber is available. Search the internet for plumbing that offers 24-hour services in your area, or look them up at the directory listing. Surely one or two companies exist in your community.

Preventative care is what is needed here such as using commercial products for unclogging a drain and wrapping your pipes and having them insulated. You may also want to invest in drain covers for your drains to catch hair and grease before it becomes a problem that warrants the call to your Local plumber. If you have pipes outdoors that have hoses, before fall sets in, disconnect these hoses and bring them indoors. This is just some of the preventative maintenance that can be used.

Whether you choose a freelance plumber or a plumbing company, verify if these individuals have plumbing licenses. Licenses guarantee that you and your neighbor's properties are insured in case something goes wrong.

Water can do more that just get everything wet. It can destroy walls, foundations, structure, flooring, and many other aspects of your home. Minimizing the damage by knowing where the water valves are located, keeping more water from harming more of your home, and having a plumber you can trust to fix your plumbing problem right and for a reasonable is key. We all have to deal with plumbing problems. Be prepared.