The Komodo dragon uses its tongue to taste and smell like many other reptiles. They have a special part of the body called the Jacobson's organ for smelling. With the help of a good wind, they can smell dead animals from 4â9.5 kilometres (2.5â6 mi) away.
Do-it-yourself efforts might cost $10-$75 or more. A flange, ball or funnel-cup plunger costs $10-$25; a toilet auger (also called a closet auger or a water closet auger) can cost $8-$60 with an average price of $20-$30; and a new wax toilet ring can cost $2-$10.
Local professional plumbers share their estimates and various repairs and plubming jobs. Plumbing cost by service: Fix a slab leak: $1,000 to $3,000 Stop drippy fixtures and running toilets: $100 to $200 Clear a clogged drain: $100 to $300 Replace a water heater: $1,200-$4,000. Tip: The average cost of a plumbing service charge is $150. Pro Tip: Ask if the plumber charges a flat hourly rate or works on commission. Those that work on commission get paid for selling added repairs, routine maintenance plans and charging for new fixtures instead of repairing existing ones.