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Air Experts Heating & Cooling
4.8(
3,105
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TL;dr: avoid this company if you value your time and money. We struggled with this company for over a week to get what should?ve been a very basic A/C repair completed. It took three separate visits just to diagnose the issue and then get a part ordered. On the FOURTH visit, after being without A/C for over a week, the repair person came out to our house. He spent three hours preparing the system for the new part. Then he realized the part that had been ordered wasn?t even the right one and that he would need to put in yet another order for the correct one and come back in ANOTHER two days. We canceled the appointment and immediately started calling other A/C repair companies. Air ?Experts? are grossly incompetent and have poor communication within the company. Avoid this company like the plague. "
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Facility
Location

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warren and Son's Plumbing
5.0(
75
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Brandon contacted me same day and set up a time to come out the next day. He arrived early and worked quickly and professionally. We will definitely be calling on him again in the future."
Response time7 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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PlumbServe, LLC
4.8(
61
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Roger was very knowledgeable, polite and fast! He offered to check and double check his work to insure I was satisfied. Great experience!"
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Response time7 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric
Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric
4.8(
123
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1951

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Old copper water pipes in crawl space were slowly dripping water so decided to have all lines replaced. This was accomplished in one day. Old pipes were removed from site. Am very pleased with results "
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+9

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Chapel Hill, NC

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

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