Does your next home improvement project or system repair require a plumber, HVAC technician, or both? If you're not sure which contractor to call, take a look at the top questions homeowners have about plumbing services and HVAC repair/replacement answered.

What Is a Plumbing Contractor?

This type of professional can repair and replace components of your home's plumbing system. Common problems and services homeowners call a plumbing contractor for include:

• Clogs. A plumbing professional can inspect, detect, and remove clogs in all parts of the system—from a clogged toilet to a backup in your home's main drain. This contractor can also help you to identify clog-causers and prevent this plumbing problem before it begins.
• Hot water heaters. Plumbers repair and replace hot water heaters. Most contractors work with both traditional tank types of water heaters and on-demand tankless models.
• Fixtures. These contractors can also repair and replace plumbing fixtures, such as kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs, and showerheads.

Along with these services, plumbing contractors can also install water and gas piping. They also repair/replace appliances that use water and gas lines, such as dishwashers and gas clothes dryers.

What Is an HVAC Contractor?

The acronym HVAC says it all. This type of contractor services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems. The specific services HVAC professionals offer often include:

• Repair. HVAC technicians diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems. The contractor can address functional issues, such as poor heating/cooling, uneven interior temperatures, loud system noises, or strange system odors.
• Replacement. The HVAC contractor can also install new heating and cooling systems.
• Ventilation. HVAC services also include home air flow maintenance, ductwork repair/replacement, and air purification system installation.

Even though it may seem like your home's plumbing and heating/cooling systems are connected, they aren't. This makes it important to find the right contractor for your repair, replacement, or installation needs. If you're not sure which system is at fault for a sudden problem or you don't know which professional can best serve your home's needs, contact a company with more than one area of expertise.

Do You Need to Choose Between a Plumbing and HVAC Contractor?

Some HVAC contractors also offer plumbing services—and vice versa. While the two types of professionals differ in the specific systems they repair/replace, a company may employ technicians with training in both areas. This allows you to use one company for all your home's plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation needs.

To learn more information, reach out to plumbing services near you.