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Roto-Rooter Seattle Plumbers Can Take Care of Root Problems

June 8th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

If you have tree roots blocking your main lines, our Seattle Plumbers of Roto-Rooter would be more than happy to assist you. One solution to this plumbing problem could be to remove the tree entirely from your property, but there is an alternative. The process is called pipe relining, which entails installing a fiber mesh sleeve with an epoxy coating. The pipe becomes resistant to tree roots and you will never have to clean your main line for roots ever again. This process is not only long lasting, but also does very little damage to your yard and the tree can remain untouched.

If you would like to get a free estimate or schedule plumbing service in the Seattle area, contact us at (206) 935-6600 or visit our Seattle Plumber web site for online scheduling.

 

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Seattle Plumbers of Roto-Rooter Are Ready to Tackle Any Sink or Faucet

May 28th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Our skilled Seattle Plumbers can handle any faucet or sink repair or replacement. From kitchen sinks to water shut-off valves, they do it all. They also are able to do sink and faucet replacements; you can purchase your own model or order through Roto-Rooter and proceed with an installation. Faucets typically don’t last forever and will most likely need to be replaced over time due to regular usage. There are now more efficient faucets, which can be a great option to take advantage of if you are in the market for a replacement as well.

Sometimes, if a faucet breaks things can become quite hectic and you will need to shut off the water before a plumber can arrive. Don’t panic, it is actually a fairly simple process. Look beneath the sink for the water shut-off valves. There should be two shut-off valves (one hot, one cold), they usually are chrome with small oval handles. Once you’ve located them, turn the handles clockwise until the water stops. You may need to use pliers to loosen tight valves, but make sure not to force it all at once or you could end up with a more problematic break.

If you have any questions regarding faucet and/or sink options or any other plumbing problem, one of our plumbers in the Seattle area would be happy to assist you. Visit our Seattle plumber web site for online scheduling or call us at (206) 935-6600.

 

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Seattle Plumbers of Roto-Rooter offer a few ways to detect a leak in your home

May 12th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

A residential plumbing customer recently asked one of our Seattle plumbers for some advice regarding a possible leak. We thought it would be useful to share their experience. The plumbing customer had been receiving abnormally high water bills and was worried they had a leak lurking somewhere within their home.

The suggestion: First, put some food coloring dye into the tanks of your toilets, without flushing. If the water bowl changes color, you have leaky flappers. If nothing happens, you can move on to inspect your faucets for leaks. Lastly, if you still haven’t found anything, you can shut off every fixture and watch your meter. If the meter is spinning, you most likely have an underground leak and will need leak detection service to locate the leak.

Our Seattle plumbers are fully equipped to provide this service and would be happy to assist you. For scheduling, we can be reached at (206) 935-6600 or visit our web site to schedule service online.

 

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Roto-Rooter Seattle plumbers offer septic system maintenance

April 30th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Any Seattle plumber will assure you that septic systems can last a lifetime with the proper care.  Here are some maintenance tips below:

  • Keep trees and brush at least 100 feet away from the drain field to ensure proper flow and  functionality
  • Use a root destroyer product on a yearly basis to prevent roots from interfering  with your septic system
  • Get your septic tank pumped every two years to remove any buildup of grease and/ or other dense matter that could prevent the drain field from draining well

Other beneficial recommendations to lessen water usage would be to utilize low flow aerators in your faucets, low flow toilets, low flow shower heads and a water saver.  Using less water will most definitely have a positive impact on your septic system and will also help prolong its life.

Check out our Web site or call (206) 935-6600 to schedule Seattle plumbing services.  The Seattle plumbers of Roto-Rooter are happy to assist you at any time 7 days a week.

 

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Roto-Rooter Seattle plumbers alert home buyers to be aware of bathroom plumbing problems

April 29th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Before buying a home, the Seattle Plumbers at Roto-Rooter suggest you take in to account the small things that may be red flags for future bathroom plumbing problems.

  • Check around the base of the toilets for signs of water damage (rolled vinyl, black or white stains).
  • Check for a "soft floor," stand straddled over the toilet and rock back and forth on each foot. If the floor feels spongy, it is probably rotting or weakened.
  • Check to see how fast the toilet flushes.
  • Check for leaky or loose tiles by pressing on the walls where they come in contact with the bathtub.
  • If the walls are soft, water may have created damage behind the tiles.

If you would like more information or need to schedule service in the Seattle area, please call (206) 935-6600 or visit our Seattle plumber web site.

 

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Seattle plumbers of Roto-Rooter highly recommend Pipe Shield

April 29th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

The Seattle Plumbers of Roto-Rooter can offer you a great drain care product called Pipe Shield.  It is environmentally safe and uses "good bacteria" to clear and maintain drains, thus making it a green product! It helps prevent sludge and grease build-up in drains and pipes and is recommended by plumbers and customers alike.

For further questions regarding Roto-Rooter Pipe Shield or any of our other drain care products feel free to contact us at (206) 935-6600 or visit the Seattle plumber web site where you can schedule a plumbing service call as well.

Roto-Rooter is always happy to assist you.  We want to be your one-stop Seattle plumbing company.  We can take care of sewer repair, clogged drains, kitchen plumbing jobs and any other potential plumbing or drain need you may encounter.

 

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Seattle plumbers of Roto-Rooter share Earth Day reminder

April 28th, 2010 by Roto-Rooter Bloggers

Earth Day is a great reminder to become more environmentally friendly, and the Seattle plumbers of Roto-Rooter can help by providing you with green plumbing services and products.  Below is some information on a few of our most popular water-conserving products.

  • Niagara® Water Saving Showerhead: Saves 1 to 4 GPM over conventional heads, 9-jet turbo adjustable massage, Constant flow rate regardless of water pressure, Less strain on water heater.
  • Sloan® UpperCut™ Dual-Flush Handle: Converts standard 1.6 GPF for commercial toilets into water saving dual-flush, Handle lifts up to initiate a reduced flush (1.1 GPF) & pushes down for full flush (1.6 GPF), Reduces water volume up to 30% = ½ gallon per flush.
  • HydroForce® Adjustable Flapper: Optimizes toilets to flush at full efficiency, engineered for long life, same price range as ordinary flappers.

The impact of each water-conserving product is significant and ultimately will save you money In the long run.  Little adjustments to things such as showerheads and toilet flappers can easily aid in improving and maintaining our Earth.

All of our Seattle plumbers are knowledgeable and trained to work with our ROTOGreen program.  To schedule service, visit the Seattle plumber web site or call (206) 935-6600.

 

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Roto-Rooter’s New Earth-Friendly Plumbing Program is Available in Seattle

April 27th, 2010 by pabrams

Roto-Rooter’s New Earth-Friendly Plumbing Program is Available in Seattle

The Seattle Plumbers of Roto-Rooter are eager to introduce, ROTOGreen to our customers. Conservation efforts have  become increasingly more important with each passing moment  and now is the time to make an impact. With that said, Roto-Rooter has created a new program committed to conserving water and pipe reparation, which can     negatively affect fresh water supplies if disregarded.  Going green is not only beneficial to our environment, but it can also save a substantial amount of money in the long-run.

ROTOGreen is available to our residential and commercial plumbing customers, as well as a variety of green products, including our most popular, Pipe Shield. Visit our ROTOGreen page for more information.  Seattle, as a whole, has made several strides, which have aided in conservation and we feel it is important to contribute.

We are inviting our customers to join our efforts, if interested our Seattle plumbers can provide plumbing services to make your home or business more earth friendly.  To schedule service in the Seattle area, call (206) 935-6600 or visit our Web site www.rotorooter.com/seattle/.

 

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Seattle Plumbers talk about Roto-Rooter’s appearance on Undercover Boss

April 27th, 2010 by pabrams

Undercover Boss: Our Seattle Plumbers Saw it, Have You?

The Seattle Plumbers would like to provide an F.Y.I to all, about Roto-Rooter’s appearance on Undercover Boss. If you haven’t seen the episode yet, feel free to check it out! Roto-Rooter Undercover Boss.  Rick Arquilla, the President and COO of Roto-Rooter, went undercover to experience the realities of working out in the field by doing a variety of  jobs Roto-Rooter staff, especially our plumbers, tackle on a daily basis. Rick quickly discovers he may not be so cut out for many of the plumbing and drain cleaning services Roto-Rooter has to offer. The episode is filled with humor as well as many heart-felt moments, as he is able to connect with several people involved in multiple facets of the company.

And as always, if you are ever in need of a plumber in the Seattle area, we are available 24 Hours, 7 days a week. We can be reached at (206) 935-6600 or check out our Web site Seattle Plumber to schedule service online.

 

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Seattle Plumber Preferred Service Tech Program

October 29th, 2009 by Roto Rooter Bloggers

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?

 

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