I called Friendly Plumber first, but got an answering machine because I guess it was outside their business hours. I left a message, then proceeded to call the other supposed good plumbers here and one after another, I got answering machines. Companies who claim to be open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and I got the annoying beeping tones of answering machines.
I guess I should have looked closely because someone else already ran into the same problem, and made a list for people like me to see in the first place - 24/7 Plumbers That Aren't. It's really frustrating to me that apparently, plumbers don't answer phones anymore. I suppose things are that good. But I digress.
At the stroke of 9:00 o'clock, I got a call back from Friendly Plumber. Wow, now that's professional. I told the receptionist that my sewer is backed up. She asked several questions about the problem and told me that it might be best to call this other rooter company who has the proper equipment, and personnel for that type of work. I called that guy who promptly answered the phone, and finally, he was able to clear the clog before noon.
I suppose I should have just waited for Friendly Plumber to open in the first place so that I didn't have to go through the run around. If I ever have another problem in the future, I know the one and only plumber I'll be calling.
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