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V_RocKs · 06-23-2006, 02:59 PM

I love the internet... It is so full of both useful and useless information.

I called a plumber about two toilets that didn't work. He came out and charged me $350 for about 30 minutes of work.

One of the toilets isn't working again a month later. I called them and they said they don't warranty the labor, just the parts. So it is $70 to see if it is a part and then possibly another $140 to fix the problem if no more parts are needed.

I asked what if the part he installed is fucked, do I get the labor waived on reinstalling it? Answer: NO.

So I go online to the company that made the part and they have a PDF file on the complete taredown and shit for their parts. Turns out the plumber shoved a washer into a slot with a screw driver and tore it. The torn piece covered the tube and thus no water flow.

Checking my garage I find a sutable washer and replace the torn one.

Cost: $free...

And now that I know how my toilet works, never again will I hire a plumber for it.

czarina · 06-23-2006, 03:01 PM

did you pay with a credit card? dispute the charges!

marketsmart · 06-23-2006, 03:04 PM

i always try to fix shit myself... the internet has how to's on about everything.. i dont look at as saving money.. i look at it as making money for myself...

fuckedsilly · 06-23-2006, 03:08 PM

heh, now I know why they are one of the highest paid jobs about.

V_RocKs · 06-23-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fuckedsilly

heh, now I know why they are one of the highest paid jobs about.

I talked to one once... He said the company that dispatches them takes the majority of the fee they charge.

OG LennyT · 06-23-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

i always try to fix shit myself...

the way to go always....

even when you are a high roller and pay for people to do your work it is nice to know if they are trying to get over on you.

tranza · 06-23-2006, 04:36 PM

Lol, at least you won't spend cash on one of these fuckers again!

xclusive · 06-23-2006, 04:38 PM

Toilets are one of the easiest things to fix. It's amazing all the info that is online.

BV · 06-23-2006, 04:53 PM

They usually try and get you to pay tax on the whole bill also. Should be no tax on labor. Or at least here in FL it's that way.

Tdog · 06-23-2006, 04:53 PM

Usually its the time to find and read the correct info is the pain. But it looks like you did the right thing.

ridikuloz · 06-23-2006, 05:00 PM

duct tape and dynamite works for everything.

Shocking · 06-23-2006, 05:40 PM

i'm kind of a handyman so i guess i'm fine

CaptainHowdy · 06-23-2006, 07:22 PM

Just ask yourself "What The Dirty White Boy would do?"

John "JC" Conner · 06-23-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

I love the internet... It is so full of both useful and useless information.

I called a plumber about two toilets that didn't work. He came out and charged me $350 for about 30 minutes of work.

One of the toilets isn't working again a month later. I called them and they said they don't warranty the labor, just the parts. So it is $70 to see if it is a part and then possibly another $140 to fix the problem if no more parts are needed.

I asked what if the part he installed is fucked, do I get the labor waived on reinstalling it? Answer: NO.

So I go online to the company that made the part and they have a PDF file on the complete taredown and shit for their parts. Turns out the plumber shoved a washer into a slot with a screw driver and tore it. The torn piece covered the tube and thus no water flow.

Checking my garage I find a sutable washer and replace the torn one.

Cost: $free...

And now that I know how my toilet works, never again will I hire a plumber for it.

You should try these guys... www.rectalrooter.com just make sure your girls not home alone when they get there...

06-23-2006, 02:59 PM	#1
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Fuck you, Plumber, you're Fired! I love the internet... It is so full of both useful and useless information. I called a plumber about two toilets that didn't work. He came out and charged me $350 for about 30 minutes of work. One of the toilets isn't working again a month later. I called them and they said they don't warranty the labor, just the parts. So it is $70 to see if it is a part and then possibly another $140 to fix the problem if no more parts are needed. I asked what if the part he installed is fucked, do I get the labor waived on reinstalling it? Answer: NO. So I go online to the company that made the part and they have a PDF file on the complete taredown and shit for their parts. Turns out the plumber shoved a washer into a slot with a screw driver and tore it. The torn piece covered the tube and thus no water flow. Checking my garage I find a sutable washer and replace the torn one. Cost: $free... And now that I know how my toilet works, never again will I hire a plumber for it.

06-23-2006, 03:08 PM	#4
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