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Please I need a plumber but don't have money. The kitchen sink is clogged. I loosened the pipes but I can't put back. My husband doesn't need to smell sewage, he is on oxygen. Please I need help right away.
Call a local plumber and see if they will take you on pro bono. It doesn't cost anything to ask them. Or go onto Nextdoor.com and ask your neighbors, I think you'll get helped a lot faster.
Consider a call to your local Counsel on Aging. They may have volunteers. Reach out to closest family or friends or neighbors. As a last resort call Adult Protective and tell them your dilemma. I am so sorry. I am assuming the old application of vinegar and baking soda followed by a plunger isn't working.
Sorry to hear. I know what you mean, I have a plumbing problem also. I was thinking about what others said here. A family member or friend. Or go to nextdoor.com and I bet someone could help that doesn't live far from you. And would be reasonable. Good luck
Terry, another option is to contact Senior Centers, which sometimes have lists of contractors who focus on seniors and give discounts. Or you can search online for plumbers in your area, then add senior discounts to the search. You may have to make some type of payment arrangement, but given the emergency, that might be an option.
Also, put crumbled newspapers, coffee grounds and baking soda in the area to absorb the odor.
Another option is to contact Christmas in April or Habitat for Humanity. They provide free services for people in need.
And yet another option is to contact your community's building department, which (in my area) sometimes used to recommend contractors and tradesmen who had performed in the city and established a good relationship and reputation.
In addition, my community used to get HUD funds for emergency services for residents, but the funds were disbursed after the latest fiscal year.
211 is also a potential source; just dial it as you would if you were calling 911. I believe 211 has United Way support.
Finishing my post - once again it's frozen and I can't add anything.
After the 5th paragraph ending in "fiscal year":
If your community was on a July through June fiscal year, those funds might be gone, but perhaps not.
Also, contact your county's building department, or similar unit, to find out if they have special arrangements for home improvement. Ours grants interest free loans to people in need. From what I understand, they're usually larger projects, but I never explored the whole range of what was available. Payment isn't due until the house is sold, if it ever is.
Have you asked one of your neighbors to help you get it put back together?
Usually they are happy to help in an emergency, especially if it is not a big project.
If you don't have any neighbors willing to help, go on Craigslist and search for plumbers. Get an older gentleman and explain that you need to make payments. I helped my mom and all the reputable plumbing companies wanted 2500.00 to snake the pipes, what?? So I called multiple people on Craigslist, explained that she had no money but needed help. He came out, inspected the situation, which was more than a clogged drain and referred a young man that did the work for 200.00. Oh, a snake would not have fixed anything because she has been using draino in cast iron pipes, they were corroded shut. They had to install new pipes.
There are still generous, kind tradesmen out there, you just have to look and ask.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Also, put crumbled newspapers, coffee grounds and baking soda in the area to absorb the odor.
Another option is to contact Christmas in April or Habitat for Humanity. They provide free services for people in need.
And yet another option is to contact your community's building department, which (in my area) sometimes used to recommend contractors and tradesmen who had performed in the city and established a good relationship and reputation.
In addition, my community used to get HUD funds for emergency services for residents, but the funds were disbursed after the latest fiscal year.
211 is also a potential source; just dial it as you would if you were calling 911. I believe 211 has United Way support.
After the 5th paragraph ending in "fiscal year":
If your community was on a July through June fiscal year, those funds might be gone, but perhaps not.
Also, contact your county's building department, or similar unit, to find out if they have special arrangements for home improvement. Ours grants interest free loans to people in need. From what I understand, they're usually larger projects, but I never explored the whole range of what was available. Payment isn't due until the house is sold, if it ever is.
Usually they are happy to help in an emergency, especially if it is not a big project.
If you don't have any neighbors willing to help, go on Craigslist and search for plumbers. Get an older gentleman and explain that you need to make payments. I helped my mom and all the reputable plumbing companies wanted 2500.00 to snake the pipes, what?? So I called multiple people on Craigslist, explained that she had no money but needed help. He came out, inspected the situation, which was more than a clogged drain and referred a young man that did the work for 200.00. Oh, a snake would not have fixed anything because she has been using draino in cast iron pipes, they were corroded shut. They had to install new pipes.
There are still generous, kind tradesmen out there, you just have to look and ask.
Good luck!