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May 8th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Are you a person who likes lists? In the morning, do you make yourself a schedule of tasks you need to complete each day? Lists are helpful reminders not to forget crucial details and can be as informal as jotting on the back of an old envelope or as high tech as color-coded entries on the calendar in your phone. For a homeowner, a yearly maintenance calendar is a great tool to ensure jobs like servicing the furnace and water heater are not forgotten. The responsibility of keeping a home in good condition involves doing things like faucet repair in Indianapolis and sealing your driveway every spring.
When you move into your home, go through the entire house, garage and yard, noting everything that needs upkeep or repair. Put these tasks on your maintenance calendar a month or so before the item will need to be used. For instance, if in your area lawn mowing, typically starts in May, then get the mower serviced and blades sharpened in March or April. You will then have things ready to go when you need them. Once the jobs are all calendared, you can go over things at the first of every month to see what is coming up in the couple of months. Additionally, you can then begin making an appointment with a technician if needed.
One thing you can always count on when you own a home is stuff will occasionally break down unexpectedly. In many cases it feels like a number of things cause trouble at the same time, creating mayhem. It is helpful if you are a do-it-yourself type person and have some basic knowledge of home repair. Some catastrophes, such as a broken pipe or a faucet repair in Indianapolis, require a call to Roto-Rooter, who can immediately address your plumbing problem. Flooding or leaking water must be handled quickly to limit damage to your floors, ceilings, furniture etc. If left too long, mold and mildew will get into your home and can lead to respiratory problems.
It is always better to solve a little problem promptly and not wait for it to grow into a large expensive issue. If your dishwasher is making a funny noise, it is not just going to magically stop making it. DO some research online or call a professional, like Roto-Rooter to diagnose and fix the problem.

 

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Faucet Repair is Easy as 1,2,3 with Roto-Rooter

April 30th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

 Did you know that with all of the bills you pay each month, most of them are to either keep utilities coming into your house or to pay for something fixed in your house. Homes are expensive and use a lot of resources to stay comfy and cozy. One of those precious resources that all houses demand is your time and skills. For any DIY master, it is the years of dealing with issues as they arise that has given them opportunity to develop a handy-man skillset. Most problems that need outside help have something to do with plumbing. For years, Roto-Rooter has responded to millions of calls and helped those customers restore their plumbing back to normal. With all the experience we’ve gained, we’ve developed great professionals, excellent service, and amazing products. As a gift to you, here are some tips for faucet repair in Indianapolis.

Water is one of the most erosive natural wonders. As it falls from the sky and runs through rivers and streams out to the ocean, water takes along with it little pieces of earth. Over the course of time, huge canyons and valleys are cut out of the earth because of water. This erosive effect can also be experienced by the brass work of your plumbing. Your faucet is not immune to it one bit.

As water starts to erode a faucet head, drips and leaks will begin to seep through the cracks. Often times a drip or leak can go unnoticed for quite a long time before anyone takes notice. The problem is that if a leak goes on too long, it can actually ruin a faucet completely beyond repair. You may have to replace it altogether. Did you know that drippy faucets waste about $20 a month in water? With several of those around the house, that is quite a lot of money that you could be saving.

While leaky faucets are extremely common to see, they are also fairly easy to fix! To start, you will need wrenches, a cloth, and the ability to follow these instructions. First, turn off the water supply to the faucet. Second, loosen the nut holding the faucet in place with a wrench. Make sure to use a cloth to avoid scratching. Once the head is removed, peek inside at the sealant washer. Is it out of place, is it warped? You may need to replace it if it won’t fit back into place. Then, replace the head. Your leak should be gone!

For information about faucet repair in Indianapolis and unique faucets, call Roto-Rooter today.

 

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Roto-Rooter Can Fix Your Plumbing Problems

April 16th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

One of the most frustrating things when you are doing the dishes is when the water won’t drain. Sometimes this occurs when the dishwasher is running and you come in to find dirty water overflowing from the sink. You hurry and flip on the garbage disposal hoping the water will go down and you get sprayed in the face. You are having plumbing problems in Indianapolis, and the culprit is a clogged pipe.

Usually, the first thing you try is a liquid drain cleaner. You pour it in and wait 15 to 30 minutes, praying it works. When it doesn’t, you run to the garage for the pipe snake, only to find it isn’t long enough to reach the blockage. If you are very stubborn and determined, you may hurry to the hardware store for a longer snake or a pressure attachment for your hose. When these measures fail and you are mopping up water from the kitchen floor, you finally give in and call Roto-Rooter to come and clear out your pipe. At this point, it dawns on you that it would have been a good idea to call them sooner, before you spent your money on ineffective fixes.

The real villain in this situation is the garbage disposal. Insufficiently ground up waste gets into the pipe, along with grease and other debris, and the next thing you know, the sink won’t drain. If you are going to have a disposal in your home, then some instruction to your family members who use it is in order. The water needs to be running fairly fast and the disposal needs to run long enough to completely grind up everything to clear itself out. Do not pour bacon grease or other fats down the drain. Scrape dirty plates into a garbage can, not your sink.

Remember, frequent use of chemical drain cleaners can be hard on your pipes and actually make them clog more easily. A friendlier solution is to regularly use an enzyme product that will aid in keeping your pipes clear. You will find that your plumbing problems in Indianapolis will decrease if you follow these easy steps. It’s nice to know that Roto-Rooter is available 24 hours a day to solve these issues.

 

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Roto-Rooter Can Fix Your Plumbing Problems

April 6th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

One of the most frustrating things when you are doing the dishes is when the water won’t drain. Sometimes this occurs when the dishwasher is running and you come in to find dirty water overflowing from the sink. You hurry and flip on the garbage disposal hoping the water will go down and you get sprayed in the face. You are having plumbing problems in Indianapolis, and the culprit is a clogged pipe.

Usually, the first thing you try is a liquid drain cleaner. You pour it in and wait 15 to 30 minutes, praying it works. When it doesn’t, you run to the garage for the pipe snake, only to find it isn’t long enough to reach the blockage. If you are very stubborn and determined, you may hurry to the hardware store for a longer snake or a pressure attachment for your hose. When these measures fail and you are mopping up water from the kitchen floor, you finally give in and call Roto-Rooter to come and clear out your pipe. At this point, it dawns on you that it would have been a good idea to call them sooner, before you spent your money on ineffective fixes.

The real villain in this situation is the garbage disposal. Insufficiently ground up waste gets into the pipe, along with grease and other debris, and the next thing you know, the sink won’t drain. If you are going to have a disposal in your home, then some instruction to your family members who use it is in order. The water needs to be running fairly fast and the disposal needs to run long enough to completely grind up everything to clear itself out. Do not pour bacon grease or other fats down the drain. Scrape dirty plates into a garbage can, not your sink.

Remember, frequent use of chemical drain cleaners can be hard on your pipes and actually make them clog more easily. A friendlier solution is to regularly use an enzyme product that will aid in keeping your pipes clear. You will find that your plumbing problems in Indianapolis will decrease if you follow these easy steps. It’s nice to know that Roto-Rooter is available 24 hours a day to solve these issues.

 

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Plumbing Repair & Easy Care: A Roto-Rooter Guide

March 15th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

With plumbing repair in Indianapolis always a topic of discussion amongst homeowners, it is a constant struggle to know exactly what to do to fix these issues. While many plumbing problems need the professional assistance of a Roto-Rooter technician, most common household problems can be remedied with a little time, know-how, and follow up. With many years of experience in the industry, Roto-Rooter has developed great service, products, expertise, and great customer care from top to bottom. We are all about educating our customers about plumbing and what they can do to take better care of it through what we offer and also what they can do on their own.

Clean water is extremely important. Without water available, most of us wouldn’t last even a couple days. Even worse, dirty water can cause serious problems as well. One way to make sure that you are getting a good supply of water to your house is to have a yearly inspection performed by Roto-Rooter technicians. They will go through your plumbing completely and figure out where the problems are and what you need to do to fix them. They can also test the water from your taps and make sure that the levels read normal.

From these inspections, you will start to become familiar with the needs that your plumbing layout has. Staying on top of these repairs and performing regular maintenance will help make things last much longer. For example, water heaters are one of the most replaced parts of plumbing. They are constantly heating water so that enough is available for anyone who needs it. Because of the constant need for warm water, heaters get bogged down and experience failure if care isn’t put into them. After a certain amount of time, these units will fail and cost quite a lot to replace. One of the easiest and best ways to make your unit last longer is to simply make sure that your water softener is always working. If hard water starts to go through your system, your water heater will almost certainly experience a decreased life span and break down quickly.

Other common problems that can be easily averted are leaky faucets and frozen pipes. Both of these issues are easy to fix and will only take you a few minutes to take care of. To learn more about these problems and plumbing repair in Indianapolis, give Roto-Rooter a call today for more information.

 

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Plumbing Maintenance: A Roto-Rooter Inspection

March 12th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

As a homeowner, you can never know too much about DIY skills and repair know-how. Having this knowledge and experience is a great way to go, as you will always be equipped and ready to meet the needs of your own property. Over the years, solving problems yourself and even taking on projects to better your property not only help make your home a better place to live, but actually increases your quality of living. Also, you will save a lot of money doing these things yourself. With plumbing in Indianapolis forcing many homeowners to make big investments into large fixes, most of these situations stem from minor plumbing issues that were overlooked.

What can you do to prevent serious plumbing problems from arising if your knowledge is limited? After living in a house for even just a few years, you can almost anticipate when something is going to happen, whether it is the roof after a windstorm or your paint after a dry summer. Plumbing on the other hand is mostly out of your line of vision and can go along without catching your attention until it is flooding your basement. In order to know about these things before serious damage occurs, having a regular Roto-Rooter inspection is the best way to stay on top of it all. Our technicians are friendly, experienced, and trained to look for everything. After they are done, you will have a comprehensive list of the needs of your plumbing.

With this list, don’t be afraid to ask questions for clarification about what you need to do and what the steps are for getting things done right away. It is always better to do preventative maintenance than deal with the aftermath with plumbing gone seriously wrong. While many of the things on the list you can quickly learn to fix yourself, don’t be afraid to pay out a bit to fix other aspects of your plumbing system that really need professional attention. Your water heater, for example, will last much longer if a trained professional can take a few minutes to perform a few repairs and tunings.

One of the most common issues in plumbing is leaks. Whether from a cracked pipe or a drippy faucet, leaks not only cause damage wherever the water goes to, they also waste a lot of water that you end up paying for. For more information about plumbing in Indianapolis and what you can do today to take better care of your plumbing, call Roto-Rooter today.

 

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Water Heater Repair Tips and Tricks from Roto-Rooter

March 9th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

There is nothing quite like the feeling of a hot bath or shower to calm your sore muscles. Do you ever think about how that water is getting to you? It is pretty incredible the technology that we enjoy in this modern age. Houses even 50-60 years ago went without most of the fancy electronics, appliances, and services that we blindly take for granted. Plumbing is one of those things that makes our lives so much easier. In generations past, getting a water source and having water on hand took a lot of sweat and work to make happen. Today, you twist a faucet and boom, the water is in your cup. However, with any technology or service of any kind, the benefits come with responsibilities. With water heater repair in Indianapolis on the rise, we thought it would be a good idea to educate as many people as possible about proper water heater care to help units last longer. Take these Roto-Rooter water tips and advice with you before you go.

  • Water heaters work all day, every day. These units are always warming up a big tank of water, even when you are not around so that there will be plenty of hot water to go around with all the showers, laundry, and dishes to be done. Over time, a system can get bogged down and eventually the heating unit will fail. To prevent these failures from happening, it is important to have yearly or bi-annual inspections done by a professional who can see the problem as they are forming in early stages and perform the needed maintenance to prevent them from developing. If you do this, your unit will last much longer.
  • Water heaters are easily affected by hard water. If you want your water heater to last as long as possible, make sure that your water softener is always working properly. Keep it full of salt and running properly, and your heating unit will thank you for it. You have probably already seen water hard water does to plumbing in showers and faucets that are clogged and stained with calcium deposits. This calcium build-up does a number on the inner-workings of a water heater and will quickly break it.
  • Water heaters are expensive to run. In the event that you do have to replace it, consider tank-less heating as your next purchase. They only heat on demand and save a lot of energy. Your monthly energy costs will be a whole lot lower from now on with one of these.

For more information on water heater repair in Indianapolis, give Roto-Rooter a call today.

 

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Plumbing Advice & Tips from Roto-Rooter

March 6th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Just when you thought you have it all under control, another problem arises. This is just a day in the life of a homeowner. Plumbing that runs under your feet, in the walls, and over your head is full of its own set of problems that need attending to on a regular basis. The problem is, unlike lights, the grass outside, or the dirt on the floor, plumbing is mostly out of sight. This means that we all inevitably forget about maintaining things until something springs a leak or overflows. With the help of Roto-Rooter plumbers in Indianapolis, we have provided you with a quick go-to list of common plumbing issues and easy remedies for dealing with them.

  • Clogged toilets plague every household at some point or another. The problem is that toilets are flushed a lot and buildup residue sticks to drain pipes very easily. It is important to always clean your toilet bowl and use pipe cleaner every so often. Real pipe cleaner will infiltrate the residue and strip away potential clogs and backups. While a toilet plunger and pipe cleaner are your best weapons for fighting toilet clogs, there are certain clogs that are impossible to fix with a professional. To avoid these types of backups, never flush solids that include plastic, trash, cardboard and paper, rocks, and food products. Your toilet is not a disposal of any kind and shouldn’t be treated like one. As long as you only flush waste and toilet paper, you will be fine.
  •  Leaky faucets are another common problem that can also be easily fixed! As a faucet acts as a dispenser for water, it is also a switch that holds back water. With water pressure constantly pushing on the faucet switch, eventually water starts to erode and seep through small cracks. If you fix a leak immediately, there shouldn’t be any problems. If, however, you let the leak go on unnoticed, the eroding will eventually break the faucet and force you to replace it entirely. When you take off the faucet head for repair, take a look inside at the washer that is set against the seat. This washer slides back and forth and hold water back at allows water to pass. If it is warped at all, you will need to replace it with a new. If not, you should be able to shimmy it back into place like new. This will completely fix the leak.

For information about plumbers in Indianapolis, give Roto-Rooter a call today to speak with our friendly staff.

 

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Plumbing Problems, Solutions, and Tips from Roto-Rooter

February 21st, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Your house is your castle. It is a place of refuge from the world and an abode for relaxation……. or is it? Houses take a lot of work to maintain. Unless you can afford to hire on help, you are the one responsible for fixing any issue. If it isn’t a fire in the kitchen, it’s going to be a mess in the backyard. As you try to tackle each thing as it comes your way, it is easy to forget what is going on behind your walls. Plumbing is an extremely important part of every home as it brings water to the house and carries away waste. When a clogged toilet or frozen pipe demands your attention, they do it in a big messy way. Since 1935, millions of customers have relied on the service, products and skill of Roto-Rooter to help solve their plumbing problems. From all the experience we’ve gained, consider the following when dealing with plumbing problems in Indianapolis.

 The fact of the matter is that you can handle most minor plumbing problems on your own. A clogged toilet, for example, is a common issue you can combat with a toilet plunger. It does a great job in most cases at dealing with backed up flushes. What usually clogs a toilet is excessive use of toilet paper. Even though, it is designed to dissolve in water and be flushed fairly easily, it can still cause problems if you don’t split up the load into a couple flushes. Also, always avoid flushing food, garbage or solids that were never meant to be flushed. Remember, the toilet is a commode, not a garbage disposal.

 Clogged drains, just like toilets, happen often and can be combated with the simple means of your own two hands, some tools and a little cleaning product. Whether you are in the kitchen or in the bathroom take a look down the drain and see if you can pull out whatever is causing the clog. In bathroom sinks, buildup of hair and other scum can be easily removed with a screwdriver. In the kitchen, make sure that a strainer is set in place so that stray food particles are caught. Pipe cleaner or pouring boiling water down the drain do a great job of stripping away sticky gunk and preventing frequent clogs.

 For more specific information on plumbing problems in Indianapolis, call Roto-Rooter for more information today.

 

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Plumbing Repair Information for DIY Care

February 18th, 2012 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Your alarm goes off, you head to the bathroom…… the toilet is clogged. You hop in the shower, the faucet won’t work. You finally get water, but it is colder than the dead of winter. You go down to your basement to investigate and find yourself standing in six inches of water flooding from a broken pipe in the wall. While all of this may not happen on the same day, plumbing repair in Indianapolis happens on a large scale all over the city. Roto-Rooter has been on call since 1935 and has experienced the best and the worse plumbing has to offer. With all of the experience we have gained, we’ve decided to pass along some information to help you take better care of your home’s plumbing.

  • Clogged drains are no laughing matter. Clogs block off flow quickly and can lead to flooding in no time. Bathroom drains often clog because of hair build up in showers. Soap, dirt and scum also get caught in in the mix, which makes a tough clog. Try using a screwdriver, first remove all the visible gunk and grime. After, try using pipe cleaner,  it should take care of the remaining gunk clinging to the sides of the drain. Kitchen sinks have the same type of clogging problem,  but with food particles, soap, and dirt. While drain cleaners are a great option, boiling water is a more natural solution. Great for bathroom and kitchen drains, boiling water will help strip away gunk and grime. Do this once a week and your clog problems will continue to disappear.
  • Frozen pipes are a dozy. When temperatures plummet this winter, don’t leave yourself vulnerable. As  water starts to freeze in a pipe, little pockets of air try to escape from the expanding ice. The increase in pressure forces the air out. If trapped, the air will burst through a pipe forming a crack or shattering the line entirely.  Unfortunately, flooding is usually a common end result to a frozen pipe. To prevent this flooding from happening, make sure to increase your insulation efforts. Additionally, you can wrap  pipes, which are more at risk with special plumbing insulators.

For more information on how you can perform plumbing repair in Indianapolis, call Roto-Rooter today.

 

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