yishunite 3,537 6th Gear February 25, 2021 https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this, got leaky flush so I call the plumber and he claim the pump cost $200 and repair total come to ~$250. 10 seconds on Lazada reveal pump cost more like $30 then go neighbourhood DIY can find the pump for just $15. So then I tried to change it myself but found the screw cap way too hard to loosen... anyone know what is safe way to do it? ↡ Advertisement 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ct3833 23,419 Twincharged February 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, yishunite said: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this, got leaky flush so I call the plumber and he claim the pump cost $200 and repair total come to ~$250. 10 seconds on Lazada reveal pump cost more like $30 then go neighbourhood DIY can find the pump for just $15. So then I tried to change it myself but found the screw cap way too hard to loosen... anyone know what is safe way to do it? please take a photo of the screw area, i am sure some DIY bros here would be able to provide more suggestion . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Volvobrick 41,534 Supersonic February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, yishunite said: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this, got leaky flush so I call the plumber and he claim the pump cost $200 and repair total come to ~$250. 10 seconds on Lazada reveal pump cost more like $30 then go neighbourhood DIY can find the pump for just $15. So then I tried to change it myself but found the screw cap way too hard to loosen... anyone know what is safe way to do it? Maybe he quoted high high because he didn't want to do your biz. Some people willingly pay 200 instead of 10 dollars for haircut, maybe some plumbers also get inspired to make more money. At least they don't have to try to justify what they do (everyone knows what a plumber does), unlike some CDC people. Jokes aside, post some photos. Many people here can't afford $200 plumbers and have been DIYing. Sure can help. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kb27 30,935 Supersonic February 25, 2021 7 hours ago, yishunite said: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this, got leaky flush so I call the plumber and he claim the pump cost $200 and repair total come to ~$250. 10 seconds on Lazada reveal pump cost more like $30 then go neighbourhood DIY can find the pump for just $15. So then I tried to change it myself but found the screw cap way too hard to loosen... anyone know what is safe way to do it? you just need some plumbing tools. for plastic cap: https://shopee.sg/500mm-Rubber-Strap-Wrench-Jar-Lids-Plumbing-Tool-Universal-Oil-Filter-Spanner-i.13495361.4207575987 for metal: https://shopee.sg/7-8-10-12-Inch-Quick-release-Plumbing-Pliers-Water-Pump-Pliers-Plumbers-Jaw-Pipe-Clamp-Wrench-Grips-Hand-Repairing-Tool-i.237104683.6829891407 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yishunite 3,537 6th Gear February 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Volvobrick said: Maybe he quoted high high because he didn't want to do your biz. Some people willingly pay 200 instead of 10 dollars for haircut, maybe some plumbers also get inspired to make more money. At least they don't have to try to justify what they do (everyone knows what a plumber does), unlike some CDC people. Jokes aside, post some photos. Many people here can't afford $200 plumbers and have been DIYing. Sure can help. Actually $200 isn't the issue... being overcharge for simple job is. But ya so many ppl scared to ownself do anything so these guys have no incentive to play for us cheapskate who can actually do 99% of the task ourself Hard to take picture coz I had to remove entire tank to get to the cap (and now put everything back when I realise I cannot loosen it myself) but I think @Kb27 strap wrench will do it. Thanks!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yishunite 3,537 6th Gear February 26, 2021 8 hours ago, yishunite said: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this Now PUB investigating this joker lol https://mothership.sg/2021/02/pub-investigating-water-heater-company/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mersaylee 34,245 Supersonic February 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, yishunite said: Now PUB investigating this joker lol https://mothership.sg/2021/02/pub-investigating-water-heater-company/ What's there to investigate...? Didn't Case say sillypore practise free pricing? Who to investigate who suka suka priced the millionstars? 😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopites 24,745 Twincharged February 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, mersaylee said: What's there to investigate...? Didn't Case say sillypore practise free pricing? Who to investigate who suka suka priced the millionstars? 😁 Must investigate. Likely the overcharging plumber wasn't on pub certified list. 🤔 No pay fee? https://app.pub.gov.sg/searchlicensedplumber/Pages/SearchPlumbers.aspx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustank 98,808 Hypersonic February 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Ct3833 said: please take a photo of the screw area, i am sure some DIY bros here would be able to provide more suggestion . I am champion diy bro AMA 🤪 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustank 98,808 Hypersonic February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, yishunite said: Now PUB investigating this joker lol https://mothership.sg/2021/02/pub-investigating-water-heater-company/ Don’t know why the customer didn’t ask town council the handyman to come and do evwry town council got a list of Electrican plumber etc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianli 83,286 Hypersonic February 26, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mustank said: Don’t know why the customer didn’t ask town council the handyman to come and do evwry town council got a list of Electrican plumber etc Maybe she not staying in HDB? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BabyBlade 15,606 Moderator February 26, 2021 9 hours ago, yishunite said: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/02/25/single-mother-complains-to-case-about-being-overcharged-by-plumber-but-to-no-avail-only-gets-refund-after-sharing-on-social-media/ $3350 bill for simple repairs... just recently i also kena something like this, got leaky flush so I call the plumber and he claim the pump cost $200 and repair total come to ~$250. 10 seconds on Lazada reveal pump cost more like $30 then go neighbourhood DIY can find the pump for just $15. So then I tried to change it myself but found the screw cap way too hard to loosen... anyone know what is safe way to do it? New thread la deh. Who knows you may win Thread of the Month? Lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wind30 7,923 Turbocharged February 26, 2021 I got charged $400 for clearing a choke in my toilet floor trap.... That guy brought in high pressure jet, some stuff... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BabyBlade 15,606 Moderator February 26, 2021 37 minutes ago, Mustank said: Don’t know why the customer didn’t ask town council the handyman to come and do evwry town council got a list of Electrican plumber etc Thanks for this info! Have a leaky toilet pipe for the past few weeks. Gonna try the number listed on my town council's website. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala81 145,894 Hypersonic February 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, Mustank said: Don’t know why the customer didn’t ask town council the handyman to come and do evwry town council got a list of Electrican plumber etc not everyone knows about this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala81 145,894 Hypersonic February 26, 2021 (edited) Wow. This guy really overcharge dao siao. This is just a joven 30L water heater. $250-300+ dollars at most. Even if u come in install frame etc etc etc, usually only 80-100+ extra. WTH. My friend installed 5 water heaters in his landed concealed, also cheaper than this. Edited February 26, 2021 by Lala81 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ct3833 23,419 Twincharged February 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, Mustank said: I am champion diy bro AMA 🤪 next time i will PM you when i need help. I will buy you kopi. 🤣 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ct3833 23,419 Twincharged February 26, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Adrianli said: Maybe she not staying in HDB? that is possible, especially most of the plumbers when heard about landed address, their rate change immediately. But this is norm for quite a lot of things, even feng shui rates also different for landed.😀 Edited February 26, 2021 by Ct3833 ↡ Advertisement 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
