Plumbing Service Calls

A Raleigh plumbing customer recently wrote in to inquire about a plumbing problem they have been having with their toilet:

 “I always have to hold down on the handle for my toilet to flush, why is this happening/can this be fixed?”

You are in luck, the answer is simple and this issue can be easily fixed. The chain connected to the flapper is too long. The chain should be no longer than ½ an inch longer than the handle arm at rest.

How to fix:

When the handle trip lever is all the way down on the inside of the toilet, remove the chain and hold it alongside the trip lever arm. Then, move the clip from the chain (fits in the holes of the trip lever) so it does not rise more than ½ an inch above the arm. Re-attach and flush to ensure that it is working properly.

If this does not work, the flapper is most likely water logged or broken. In either case, it will need to be replaced.  

If you would like assistance from a Raleigh plumber with any Raleigh plumbing or drain service visit our Web site or call 919-366-3045 to schedule a service call.

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

When we think of Seattle, most of us think of rain. But this has been kind of a dry season for the Pacific Northwest, and conversely a "dry season" in terms of business demand for Seattle plumbers, Plumber Tacoma works too. Plumbing repair companies that replace lots of sump pumps and handle sewer repair work and sewer cleaning to remedy flooded basements, found themselves high and dry this fall at a time when they would prefer to be low and wet. But not many homeowners in the Seattle-Tacoma area were complaining. After all, those jobs are costly and these days extra cash is in short supply for most families.

But alas, the rains have returned. Last week saw normally tame rivers flooding beyond their banks and the abnormally dry ground became saturated once again. Looks like the humble Plumber Seattle is once again going to be a man in demand if the rain continues. Commercial plumbing as well as residential plumbing services should begin returning to their normal paces if the rain sticks around, for better or worse.

Plumbing problems are never convenient for the homeowner, but scheduling 24 hour plumbing service is as easy as pointing and clicking your mouse, using Roto-Rooter's EZ schedule tool on our web site. Finally, we've got a plumber who will work around your schedule whether at seven in the morning, nine at night or any other time that works for you.

The Pacific Northwest is known for its rain; they get a lot of it and it is extremely important to ensure that all drains are functioning properly.  It is a good idea to also regularly clear roots and debris from drains to move rain water from structures as quickly as possible. Drain cleaning Seattle, is one of our most popular plumbing services and is a very popular online search term, along with, "drain cleaning Tacoma," "clogged drain Seattle," kitchen plumbing Seattle" etc. A root-infested pipe can cause drains to back into homes and businesses, which can cause a number of plumbing problems when associated with the area's heavy rainfall. 

People in the Northwest have learned to live with the rainfall and continue to stay on top of plumbing repair issues, which are prevalent in the region. Ignoring a slow drain or putting off a nagging plumbing repair can have serious consequences anywhere, but in Seattle the constant threat of rain can make putting off a drain cleaning Seattle a pretty reckless idea.

Roto-Rooter Seattle Plumbers have a team of experts that can quickly solve any plumbing or drain issue you may encounter. They live in the area and are more than aware of the importance a prompt and efficient fix.

We live in Seattle. The kitchen sink, which is the highest trap in our house, is venting a terrible smell into the house. Is this a clogged vent? Can Roto-Rooter of Seattle fix it?

It could be a clogged vent or a clogged drain, both will produce the same condition that allows sewer gas to come into your home. Roto-Rooter Seattle Plumbers fix these types of plumbing problems all the time. We are constantly removing leaves, birds' nests and squirrels' stashes from vent pipes. 

When you think of kitchen plumbing Seattle, you may not think of vent pipes. Call in professional plumbing contractors to clear the vent and/ or drain. Roto-Rooter plumbers have experience in handling these situations.

Your employees were extremely professional and knowledgeable. We feel they went above and beyond to give the best customer service.

When water was backing up into our tub we searched the Internet for "bathtub drain Seattle " and found your website. The technician came out immediately and cleared everything out.

We had another great experience with Roto-Rooter with a second plumbing problem - the washing machine water was backing up into the kitchen sink. Again we searched the Internet for your company and found your listing when searched "drain cleaning Seattle."

We've had numerous local plumbers Seattle over the years come out who could not correct these plumbing problems. We will call Roto-Rooter if at anytime we need plumbing or drain cleaning help again.

When the water in a toilet bowl drops and the tank is full without leaks, it generally means you have a clogged vent.  When water enters a pipe, it has to push ahead the air inside the pipe. After water goes through a vent, it replaces the water that was lost when the toilet is flushed.

When a vent is not working properly due to a blockage, the water will leave a vacuum causing the air from the outside to be drawn into the inside of the pipe. If the outside is blocked by water in the trap of the toilet, water will also be drawn in to replace the air. Until the air in the pipe is replaced by another vent or the water is able to run level in the pipe it will be able to then refill.

An Alexandria plumber would be happy to provide further assistance, if you are in need. For Alexandria plumbing service call 1-800-GET-ROTO and a licenses plumbing specialist will be sent out at your convenience.

You can also check out the Ask the Plumber section of our Web site if you have other inquiries about this or other plumbing problems and we will get back to you with more plumbing advice.

If your sump pump is starting and stopping over and over again or surging, it is most likely due to a few plumbing problems. Any Merrilleville plumber will be able to determine one of the possibilities below:

• The pressure switch may need to be replaced.
   
• The expansion tank may have no air inside.
   
• There may be a blockage of the opening of the impeller pump.

The best advice would be to do a bit of investigation on your own. Check the expansion tank to see if water is coming out of the top of the air bleed valve. If there is, this is a sign that the diaphragm, which separates the water and air has failed and the tank will need to be replaced. To test the pressure switch you will need to call in an electrician and go from there. Lastly, you may need to pull and check the submersible pump. 

Roto-Rooter's Merrillville plumbers would be happy to assist you with this or any other Merrillville plumbing problem. Feel free to contact us at 1-800-GET-ROTO or check out our Web Site.

A customer recently commented that they scratched their toilet bowl when taking matters into their own hands with a clogged drain. Seattle is an area of DIYers, so he went to his local home store and bought an toilet auger. Faced with new residential plumbing problems, he has asked if there is anything he can use to clean marks in the toilet bowl left from the toilet auger.

Toilet auger marks are made from the steel cable scraping the china surface of the bowl,  which deposit rust.

To remove marks left from a toilet auger:

• Remove the water from the bowl
• Use a little rust remover, such as CLR or ZAP