Did you know that you can request a specific Roto-Rooter plumber when you call? Roto-Rooter's preferred service tech program is in place because sometimes things just click between you and your plumber. Customers sometimes write us to say, "that guy was so attentive and he found the perfect bathroom plumbing solutions for us." We understand that when a customer develops a rapport with one of our plumbers, they want to continue using that plumber.
One of our
Seattle plumbers was sent out to a remote location to fix some plumbing problems at a vacation home in the dead of winter. It was to be his last job of the day since it was getting late. He took care of the plumbing repair and went on his way. He didn't get very far when troopers stopped him at a road block and informed him that the highway was closed for the night due to an avalanche of snow covering the road.
Repeated attempts to find a motel were fruitless so the technician called the customer he just visited to see if he could help. Lo and behold, the customer picked up the Roto-Rooter man in his four-wheel-drive vehicle and let him spend the night at one of his rental properties. The two developed a strong rapport and plenty of mutual respect. Guess who the customer calls whenever he has plumbing problems?
Water is a precious resource, so we should all do our part to use less of it. I know water doesn't seem to be in short supply especially in rainy areas, but it is. If your water bill seems higher than it used to be and you feel your house is using more water than it should be, hire a
Seattle Plumber to do leak detection. Seattle is an area that gets a lot of rain and appears to have a healthy and abundant water supply, but one day may come when wet areas like Seattle need to pipe excess water to drier areas.
If you fix leaky faucets and toilets, you can easily save thousands of gallons of water per year. Don't wait, do that faucet repair. Tacoma and other Northwestern cities have the potential to save a significant amount of water simply by fixing various undiscovered leaks. This can also limit the implementation of more extreme measures like lawn watering restrictions, etc.
If you would like assistance with these pluming problems, Roto-Rooter has the right plumber from DC to California and every state in between. They're your 24 hour plumbing provider and can provide leak detection services, faucet repairs, bathroom plumbing solutions and any other necessary
Seattle plumbing and drain service.
The newest toilets use only 1.28 gallons per flush. They save water but they're not cheap. I'm testing new parts for Roto-Rooter and I recently replaced all of the guts inside the most used 1.6 gallon toilet in the house. I replaced the fill valve with a new valve that uses less water, has a leak detection system and automatically cleans the tank of scale and debris (not the bowl). 
Next I installed a new dual-flush system that allows users to press one button for a low-power half flush that easily expels urine. A larger button handles solids and wads of toilet paper using a full flush. So far, so good. My toilet is now using a fraction of the water it used to at a fraction of the cost of a new toilet. This is one of the best bathroom plumbing solutions I ever saw and the most sensible toilet repair Cincinnati ever saw!
My water bills will no doubt reflect the savings. Soon a Boston plumber at a Roto-Rooter office and a Seattle plumber at Roto-Rooter and almost every location in between will be installing these and other sensible water-saving parts as we go greener than ever before.
Here is part of a letter we received from a satisfied Roto-Rooter customer:
"The service technician was very pleasant and took the time to explain what he was doing. Our plumbing problem was resolved quickly by the
Minneapolis Plumber from Roto-Rooter. He really
did a great job on our kitchen plumbing jobs and suggested bathroom plumbing solutions at a fair price. Roto-Rooter has never disappointed us in all the years we've been using them. They will continue to be our Minneapolis plumber of choice."
We first serviced this customer back in 2001, with the most recent call in mid-2009 we were able to send the same service technician as the last time and the customer seemed to appreciate that. Not very many Minneapolis Plumbers are able to send the guy back out so many years later but if our customers find a plumber they like, we try to foster that relationship. It keeps everyone happy.
Name: Angie, Roto-Rooter of Minneapolis
Last week a customer called the Sunnyvale, California Roto-Rooter office to compliment the level of service we had provided her. She mentioned it was really hard to find honest Sunnyvale plumbers. She had called another plumbing company and was quoted and exorbitant amount of money to solve a plumbing problem she didn’t really have.
She decided to get a second opinion and looked for another Sunnyvale plumbing company. She called Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Sunnyvale, California and we had a plumber at her house within the hour. When the plumber arrived he noticed there was a problem and proceeded to call a camera technician to inspect the clogged sewer pipe to help diagnose the problem. After all was done we gave her a quote for a sewer repair at a fraction of what the other company quoted. She called the very next day and she said, “I want to thank your plumbers for the excellent service they provided, for being honest and for not trying to rob my wallet.”
She has since had us do the work and is a happy and satisfied customer. We hope she'll be a good customer for years to come, whether she needs a bathroom plumbing solution, kitchen plumbing jobs or just help with a clogged drain.
The Roto-Rooter Plumbing Sunnyvale office is proud to have experienced Sunnyvale plumbers that strive to give the highest level of service and ensure every customer is satisfied.
Name: Erandy Gonzalez
It's always reassuring to get a complimentary letter from a satisfied Roto-Rooter customer. This one from Barbara H. of Grayslake, Illinois made my day.
"We had a sewer backup in October, so we called the local Roto-Rooter office in Glenview, IL to schedule an appointment for the plumber to come to our home. We didn't know any
particular
Grayslake plumber to call but when we saw the ad for Roto-Rooter in the phone book, we recognized the name and took a chance.
They were very fast and the staff was very professional. We learned that not only does Roto-Rooter clean drains and sewers but they can also do sewer repair work and they are a full service Grayslake plumbing company. Fortunately, our problem wasn't that serious. Thank you!"
- Barbara H. Grayslake IL
We've now provided plumbing service and sewer cleaning for this customer three times. Our local office in Glenview, IL prides itself in providing fast, professional and courtious plumbing service to its customers for all thier plumbing and drain cleaning needs. We at the Roto Rooter Plumbers Glenview office thank our customers for their feedback. We're here to offer sewer cleaning, sewer repair, bathroom plumbing solutions and any kitchen plumbing jobs you may have.
Name: Glenn W. Roto Rooter Plumbers, Glenview IL
In the news recently there was a story about an 80-year-old man who fell into his septic tank while cleaning it. He was rescued after his neighbor’s dog wouldn’t stop barking in direction of the septic hole. The neighbor found the man in the hole and called 911. This elderly man was trapped in his septic tank for over five hours.
For those of you unfamiliar with a septic tank, it’s a system for disposing of sewage where public sewage systems are not available. Typically, it’s a buried watertight holding container in which waste solids settle to the bottom and become sludge. Enzyme and bacterial action break down liquid waste before it is discharged into a drain field for further treatment by the soil to remove harmful bacteria and viruses. Septic tanks require periodic pumping and cleaning of sludge in order to ensure proper water levels and treatment of wastewater. Flooding and drain backups can occur if the sludge is not removed and the water level gets too high.
Periodic inspections and regular pumping are important factors in maintaining a septic system. Septic systems should be inspected at least every three years by a professional who will check for leaks, measure the sludge level and recommend a pumping schedule based on the size of the system and number of people using the system. Failure to properly maintain a septic system can be expensive if the entire system has to be replaced and dangerous to humans and the environment if untreated wastewater leaches into the ground.
The man mentioned above was fortunate that he was rescued with only minor injury. He was swimming in wastewater—full of bacteria—and could have been overcome by toxic gases or been seriously injured in the fall. He is not the only person to become trapped in a septic system.
Lessons to be learned:
- Septic system cleaning and maintenance should be performed by a professional with proper equipment.
- Septic tanks should be kept covered with an approved lid.
- Never enter closed spaces without proper safety equipment.
Rely on Roto-Rooter for complete plumbing and drain cleaning services, including septic and sewer cleaning, sewer repair, bathroom plumbing solutions, clogged drains - 24 hours a day, every day!
Roto-Rooter, Rockville's neighborhood plumber is THE Rockville plumber to call when you need professional help with water conservation. This environmentally responsible approach to plumbing is what sets us apart from other Rockville plumbing companies. Your bathroom is probably the biggest user of water in your home or business. Roto-Rooter offers bathroom plumbing solutions that will green up your bathroom in no time by cutting your water usage as much as possible. We can provide a variety of ways to save water to fit any budget.
When you need a Rockville plumber, Roto-Rooter is the company to call. We feature products and services specifically designed to reduce water consumption in homes and businesses. Anyone interested in learning more about saving money through water consumption should contact Roto-Rooter at 1-866-960-ROTO for more information or click
here to schedule service online when it fits your busy schedule.
Name: Harry Kresge
Need an experienced and knowledgable Hawaii plumber? Then look no further than
Roto-Rooter. Our name has been known throughout the United States since 1935. And we're the
Hawaii plumbers to call for kitchen plumbing jobs, bathroom plumbing solutions, sewer repair and more. Here's what one of our customers had to say:
"Daniel was great. His personality and knowledge is outstanding. This was my first time needing plumbing service calls of this type but if needed again, I will definitely call Roto-Rooter again and request Daniel. He is a great asset to the company. Yes, there are lots of local Hawaii plumbing companies in the phone book but there is only one plumbing contractor for me!"
- Paul T.
Honolulu, HI
Thanks to all of our customers who take the time to let us know what kind of job we're doing. This feedback helps us tremendously. Feel free to call us when you need us. Estimates are always free and there is no extra charge for nights, weekends or holidays.
Our office number is: 808-622-2501.Roto-Rooter of Hawaii
There are many bathroom shower and tub options available today. Most are conventional tub & shower combinations, others are ornate with a variety of water jets, shower heads and faucet designs. Camden plumbers have noted some trends and have noticed the more modern and customizable versions are gaining popularity.
Roto-Rooter's licensed plumbing specialists are masters of all shower and bathtub drain repairs. They are fully equiped to deal with water pressure issues and installations/replacements as well. Roto-Rooter can even order the shower or bathtub of your choice for you. We are the experts to call for your bathroom plumbing solutions.
For more information or to schedule Camden plumbing service feel free to contact us at 1-800-GET-ROTO.
No need to purchase toilets before installation, the Granite City plumbers of Roto-Rooter are more than willing to purchase them and/ or simply just install them for you. Before choosing a toilet, it is a good idea to do some research; check out www.terry love.com/crtoilet.htm. This Web site provides a consumer report on the best flushing toilets made. But do make sure to purchase a toilet with at least a 900 gram flushing capacity. It most definitely will guarantee your flushing satisfaction.
Roto-Rooter can provide the Granite City plumbing solutions you are in need of. Don't hesitate to visit our Web site or call 1-800-GET-ROTO for a variety of Granite City plumbing services.
Believe it or not, a toilet is a delicate balance. The level of water in the tank, the speed of the water, the air pressure in the system and the amount of water in the bowl all have to be perfect for a modern toilet to flush properly.
Here are some ways to assess toilet plumbing problems:
- Take a mop bucket, fill it with approximately 3 gallons of water and pour it into the toilet bowl. If it backs instantly there is a blockage and you will need to auger it.
- If the toilet flushes normally after you pour water into it, test it 3 times. If it fails at any time there is a problem with the pipe below the toilet. (You will need to refill the bowl to normal pre-flush level before each test.
- If the tank is not refilling the bowl properly the toilet will not flush every time. To determine this, remove the small 1/8 inch plastic tube that goes above the water level from the fill valve on the left side of the toilet tank. See if there is a fast stream of water entering the tube and refilling the bowl. If there is not, there is most likely a problem between the tank and the bowl.
- If flowing water is not providing enough power check the jets to determine if there is a clog. Also, check the rim, if there is something inside the rim, you will need to replace the toilet.
- Check the flapper, if it does not stay floating long enough, the water will only partially leave the tank. If there is a problem the flapper can easily be replaced.
- Get your vent cleaned and/or have a camera inspection to detect further blockage or a drain clog.
- Determine your toilet's age. Older toilets tend to accumulate more mineral deposits, because they lack the glaze that modern models have. Over time build-up accumulates in the unglazed ceramic ultimately slowing down the water flow.
For more bathroom plumbing solutions visit our
Web site or call us at 1-800- GET-ROTO for further Kenosha plumbing assistance and a Kenosha plumber will be available at your convenience.
A customer recently wrote in about a pressure problem regarding bathroom sink plumbing. When they turned on their faucet the hot water pressure dropped almost instantly to a mere trickle and the pipes would begin to clatter. It's one of those problems, that is annoying but not annoying enough to fix instantly; something you've always wondered how to fix.
Surprisingly, it is one of the easiest plumbing problems to fix. This is one of the many bathroom plumbing solutions that may be applied to almost any faucet. It works with the hot or cold; temperature makes no difference. Below are steps to follow:
1. Turn off water to whatever side applies.
2. Dismantle the faucet by removing the handle of the side you are working on. Includes- bonnet nut and side stem (shuts off water by compression)
3. Next, at the end of the stem there should be a rubber gasket- check the condition of the gasket, it may need to be tightened or replaced if damaged.
4. Finally, after gasket tightening or replacement reassemble stem.
The rubber gasket is usually the culprit of this faucet issue. If the screw is loose the water flowing by causes the rubber washer to flap and make noise. By following these 4 simple steps you too can achieve faucet pressure peace.
If there are any other Hawaii plumbing questions don't hesitate to visit our Web site's
Ask the Plumber section or talk to a licensed Hawaii plumber at 1-800-GET-ROTO.
Many of my friends and acquaintenances know I work for Roto-Rooter. And it's surprising how many of them ask me for plumbing or drain cleaning advice, how to request service or how to obtain coupons.
My answer is really very simple:
- Call our easy-to-remember number, 1-800-GET-ROTO (438-7686), from almost anywhere in the U.S. to be connected directly to a customer service representative who will schedule service at a time convenient for you, or
- Schedule service online,
- Find helpful hints and tips, and
- Get valuable coupons.
People are often surprised when I tell them that Roto-Rooter can handle everything from simple clogged drains, sewer repair and leak detection to bathroom plumbing solutions and kitchen plumbing jobs. And, some are surprised when I tell them that Roto-Rooter provides 24 hour plumbing and drain service, across 90% of the country!
So, all of my friends, family and even strangers, can rely on Roto-Rooter for fast, guaranteed service from licensed and insured professionals. We're here when you need us!
Roto-Rooter is adding new bloggers this week. Watch for new blogs from Pat Swanson, our customer satisfaction manager, Jennifer Canavan, our commercial marketing manager, and Debbie Smith, our marketing 
communications manager.
Pat will share lots of feedback from customers across North America concerning their service experiences with sewer repair, kitchen plumbing jobs and much more.
Jennifer will share insights about Roto-Rooter's commercial plumbing and drain services and other topics. Debbie will blog about all sorts of things from residential plumbing problems to bathroom plumbing solutions.
So you've replaced the stems on your on bathroom's hot and cold water fixtures and now no water is running from the faucet, even though there is water in the stems. It sounds as if the stems were not installed properly. Although this seems like a minor plumbing repair, I would suggest you call one of your local Middlesex plumbers/contractors to take a look at it.
If the stems were not installed properly, they may not open fully to allow water to pass. I once had a situation where the wrong washers were took thick for a particular stem. The stems were fully retracted and the washers were sealing against the seats. Only after I removed the washers and used flatter washers did the faucet work.
If you need help with this or other bathroom plumbing solutions, call us at 1-800-GET-ROTO or
schedule service online. If you have any other Middlesex plumbing questions, you can ask me through the
Ask a Plumber section of our website.
The first thing a Norristown plumber will do when called to your house because of
low water pressure in a shower, but no place else in the house, is to
remove the shower head and check the pressure without the shower head (leave the arm coming out of the wall so the water is directed down into the shower).
If you have good water volume coming out of the shower head arm, then you just need to
clean or replace the shower head. Household vinegar dissolves the buildup of scale and rust from the inside of the shower head and other residential plumbing fixtures. To remove these deposits, set the shower head in a bowl of vinegar overnight.
In addition,
check the flow restrictor inside the female end of the shower head to see if there is debris. The flow restrictor is generally removable so you can work on it in the light.
Roto-Rooter offers 24 hour service to take care of all your Norristown plumbing needs. Call
1-800-GET-ROTO or
schedule your service appointment online.
Opportunities? Yes! You can go green with your plumbing and save some
green $$ in the process. Green bathroom plumbing solutions include swapping out your water guzzling shower head for a new low-flow model. They're much better than the early models lampooned on the Seinfeld TV show and will save you a lot of money on water bills.
Toilets are one of the biggest water wasters in your home. If you still have an old 3.5 gallon flush model, you owe it to yourself and the rest of us to convert to a 1.6 gallon per flush model or one of the new 1.28 gpf toilets. They're powerful and they sip water. This is a quick plumbing repair for a licensed plumbing specialist.
If you have faucets without aerators, pick up some at the hardware store. They'll save you lots of water and they're only a couple of bucks each. Got an old water heater more than ten years old? News flash: It's going to die within a year or two and it's costing you big money now. New models are more efficient, especially heavily insulated ones and the new tank-less ones. Do your part to conserve. It's easier than you think. Need help? Schedule a Roto-Rooter plumber to do an inspection and show you how to save water.
Thank you so much for following up with our last service call. The repair man was wonderful, prompt, professional and very friendly. We placed our service call on Sunday. At the time we did not know your company offered 24 hour plumbing services. The plumber was there to fix our bathroom faucet and had the problem resolved within 20 minutes.
This was the second time using your company and we were happy with both service experiences. Your rate is reasonable compared to other companies. With us having a home, you can be sure that we will use your company for all plumbing repairs. Truly appreciate the good service. Please keep up your good work.
Sincerely,
Ed & Kim P.
Baltimore, MD
As consumers, we're hunkered down, not spending money on anything that can't wait for greener pastures. Well, you can green up your plumbing and those greener pastures will be here before you know it allowing you to recover your initial investment.
one of the greener bathroom plumbing solutions is to replace inefficient old toilets with a water-sipping 1.28 gallon per flush model, or even a 1.6 gpf model. If you aren't willing to spend $200-$300 on a more efficient toilet, consider other aspects of your bathroom plumbing Tacoma Roto-Rooter or any other location can replace your toilet fill valve with a more efficient model that will save up to three quarts per flush! That's instant savings that will add up to money in your pocket in short order.
Today's low-flow shower heads are much better than they used to be. You really can't feel the difference anymore. Add one of these and watch your savings grow. Whether dealing with residential plumbing or commercial plumbing, Roto-Rooter or most local plumbing companies can save you greenbacks as you become a little greener. There are kitchen plumbing jobs that can save water too.
