Plumbing Basics

Plumbing In Your Home

Much like an automobile, the plumbing system in your home requires regular maintenance and upkeep. Maintenance can save you a lot of money by preventing the need for large repairs and improving the efficiency of your pipes and faucets, resulting in a decrease of consumption. Our preventative plumbing maintenance tips are easy for anyone to follow. Click on the following links to learn how to fix uneven showerhead spray in the bathroom, what to do if your garbage disposer stops working in the kitchen, how to increase the life span of your water heater in the basement, and more. Learn More

Plumbing Videos

Our instructional video center is a great resource for viewing several maintenance and plumbing tips that can ultimately save you time and money. Our comprehensive videos offer tips from experienced plumbers on a variety of needs ranging from creating a safer bathroom environment to fixing garbage disposers, minor clogged drains, leaky toilets, and more. We even have a video that discusses technology advances in tank-less water heaters and water/money saving devices. If your issue requires immediate attention, our 24-hour emergency plumbing service is only a phone call away. Learn More

Plumbing Conservation Tips

Did you know that toilets consume more than 40% of your total water usage, setting your water heater temperature too high can be costly, and replacing old shower heads can save up to 7.5 gallons of water per minute? Conserving water will decrease pollution and save you money. There are several simple things that you can do to conserve water that won't affect your life-style. Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

We have taken our most common Plumbing FAQ and in over 20 different categories and come up with simple answers in an easy to read format to provide our customers with quick access to important information. Whether you are considering a faucet repair or having problems with clogged drains or toilets, check our FAQ page to find answers to your questions. Learn More

Seasonal Plumbing Tips

Did you know that you can prepare for plumbing issues based on seasons of the year? Spring time can bring unpleasant odors through the drains, fall is the time to prevent frozen pipes, and in the winter, certain types of holiday food can cause drain clogs. Following our seasonal plumbing tips can protect you from an expensive headache. Learn More

Ask the Plumber

Are you still unable to find an answer to your question after visiting our FAQ page? Have no fear, Ray VinZant is here. Ray is our master plumber, he has over 25 years of professional plumbing experience, teaches plumbing at the college level, and holds several plumbing licenses. Simply put, if Ray can't answer your question, we doubt anyone could. Click on the link and fill out the questionnaire form and Ray will get back to you within 24 hours. Learn More

Plumbing Glossary

Not familiar with our plumber lingo? Our plumbing glossary provides detailed descriptions of plumbing vocabulary and various plumbing services. Find term definitions easily from our alphabetical list. If you find that you need some more clarity, feel free to contact our expert plumber, Ray, under our "Ask The Plumber" link. Learn More

Roto-Rooter Blog

Our plumbing blogs provide readers with interesting, easy-to-read articles. Blog posts address many topics including the questions such as the following:

- My faucet won't stop dripping, how do I fix it?

- How can I avoid frozen pipes this winter?

- Is it true that millions of people using the bathroom during Super Bowl halftime shows, cause sewer damage?

- How do I know when I should call a professional plumber versus fixing it myself?

Fun Plumbing Facts

Plumbing is our life, we love it! In fact, we love it so much that we have put together this section to demonstrate the fun side of plumbing. You will want to check out our fun facts is you would like to more know about the history of toilets and toilet paper, what redneck plumbing looks like, or even funny objects that our plumbers have found inside of pipes they have cleaned. Impress your friends with your new found knowledge of useless plumbing facts. Learn More