Happy Thanksgiving from Roto-Rooter in Memphis

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

With Thanksgiving just around the corner the Memphis Plumbers of Roto-Rooter would like to give you some tips that can help you avoid plumbing problems this Thanksgiving. 

1. Be careful with what you put in your garbage disposal. Egg shells and rice will jam up your garbage disposal quicker than anything.

2. Do not pour grease down you sink line it will start to build up and eventually you will start to back up.

3. Remember if there is a plumbing issue you cannot resolve Roto-Rooter of Memphis is here to help 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Even on Thanksgiving!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Name: Jon-Lise Frazier
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Winterizing Your Pipes

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

It's starting to get cold here in the Mid-South. It is the time of year to start thinking about winterizing your pipes! A large nationwide home improvement chain recently asked Roto-Rooter Memphis Plumbing Services to winterize all of their store's garden centers and we were able to get them ready for the upcoming winter.

So remember, if you live in an area where pipes could potentially freeze, Roto-Rooter's Memphis Plumbers can take care of all you winterizing needs! If you would like your home winterized feel free to call (901)323-4285 or check out our Web site.

Name: Jon-Lise Frazier, Memphis
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A Memphis Landlord

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

Friday morning I got a call from a Landlord who had been looking for a Memphis Plumber . He called Roto-Rooter just to see what kind of service we could provide to him. When Roto-Rooter Memphis Plumber, Eddrick arrived promptly and was able to resolve his plumbing problems quickly and efficiently at fair price, he was sold. He told me Eddrick attacked his problem from every possible angle until his tenant's toilets were cleared! He is happy he has finally found a Plumber he can use at all his rental properties.

If you would like to receive Memphis plumbing service at this caliber too, check out our Web site or call (901) 323-4285 to schedule service and we would be happy to assist you!

Name: Jon-Lise, Memphis
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Big Jobs

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

This week Roto-Rooter Memphis plumbers had a very large plumbing job at a senior living facility. Roto-Rooter technician, Steve, was called to diagnose a lack of hot water at the property. As an experienced Memphis plumber, Steve was able to determine that a new boiler was required to solve the issue. Not only that, he discovered that two other boilers were about to go out. When you have a plumbing problem in Memphis, Roto-Rooter can provide you with a solution. There is no job too big or even small for Roto-Rooter of Memphis!

Name: Jon-Lise Frazier, Memphis


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Pleasantly Suprised

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

I am always surprised when a customer calls telling us that they did not know that Roto-Rooter is a full service plumbing company. They think of us as just a sewer and drain cleaning company. The fact is that as Memphis plumbing companies go, Roto-Rooter is among the biggest and best in the area. If you need a skilled Memphis plumber, call us! 

A traditional sewer line excavationA customer Ms. Jones, recently had some drain problems in her home. When Roto-Rooter of Memphis service technician, Felix, came to her home and diagnosed the problem, he discovered that a simple sewer cleaning wouldn't fix the problem. Unfortunately, it was very old and entire sections of it had collapsed underground. We did a video camera inspection and showed her the problems over a TV monitor. She needed a complete sewer line replacement. No customer likes to hear that sort of news because any way you do it, a sewer replacement is expensive.

Ms. Jones was very surprised to find out that Roto-Rooter of Memphis could handle the complete excavation and pipe replacement. We do these jobs all the time and our expertise is second to none. The next day, we dug up the old pipe and replaced it with a new, modern sewer that will serve her well for years to come. 

Jon-Lise Frazier
Roto-Rooter of Memphis, Tennessee
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HAPPY CUSTOMER

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

Recently, we received a call at the Roto-Rooter in Memphis from Ms. Wilson. She was searching for a Memphis plumber who could also handle sewer repairs. She had to have her sewer pipe replaced but she didn't want to use just any old Memphis plumbing company. She was looking for specific expertise.

She was hesitant to have the digging done as the plumber would have to do some major excavation in her newly landscaped front yard. Roto-Rooter gave her several options, including trenchless excavation, which leaves almost no sign that any work was being done below ground.

Ms. Wilson was so happy with the work our plumbing technicians (Bret and Dan) did on her Memphis sewer repair but she was also thrilled with the good condition in which we left her yard!

Its always great to hear from a happy customer who says they will recommend Roto-Rooter to her friends and family!

Name: Jon-Lise Frazier
Roto-Rooter Memphis Branch

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My Dishwasher is Not Draining

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by Ray Lee Master Plumbers

Many times a dishwasher will click into the drain cycle, but when it is finished running, the dishwasher is still full of water. This is a common occurence and our staff of West Memphis plumbers are more than capable of assisting if needed.

There are two things that control the discharge of water from the dishwasher – the pump and the screen in front of the pump. If the pump motor is bad, no water will be removed from the dishwasher. And if the screen is completely clogged, then no water can get to the pump impeller.

If the line is not clogged, you will need a very good "handy man" or an appliance tech to come out and fix the problem. If the line is clogged, you can call your local Roto-Rooter to fix this plumbing repair by clearing your West Memphis plumbing line to the dishwasher.

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A Kitchen Sink Solution

Thursday, August 20th, 2009 by Ray Lee Master Plumbers

A customer wrote in after going through 3 water faucets in less than a year. The water would stop flowing out of the faucet but the sprayer functioned normally. Through much trial and error they still remained stumped; the water was working but would not go through the faucet nozzles. Surely, they are not the only ones who have been struggling with sink plumbing issues of this nature. 

From past experience with kitchen plumbing jobs, this is fairly common.  It sounds like there is probably a lot of debris in the water.  As debris flows through the aerator at the end of the faucet it begins to block the tiny holes to mix the air and water, which creates a soft stream of water.

A couple of suggestions:

  • Try removing the aerator from the end of the spout and clean it out.
  • Installation of a sand filter on the supply lines to the faucet/ house.

Aerators are little strainers screwed into the end of faucets. They can be removeded by unthreading counterclockwise. At the back end of the strainer there is a very small opening designed to restrict the flow of water to conservation standards and to insert air to help prevent water from splashing. They commonly can get clogged, which reduces the pressure available to the faucet. It is a good idea to clean the aerators annually to improve the functionality of your faucet. 

For further Memphis plumbing assistance or inquiry, feel free to visit our Web site’s Ask the Plumber section or call us for 24 hour plumbing services at 1-800- GET-ROTO and we will send out a Memphis plumber at your convenience.

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