4 Creative PVC Pipe Projects PVC piping material isn’t just for bathroom, kitchen, and other residential plumbing. This common, inexpensive construction material is available at any local home improvement store and is used for many home and garden DIY projects. Here are a few PVC pipe projects you may want to check out. Hair Dryer… Continue reading 4 Creative PVC Pipe Projects
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Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips The onset of winter may send a shiver down your spine, but did you know that freezing temperatures are also a serious threat to your plumbing system? For businesses and homes throughout most of the United States, winterizing pipes and other plumbing components is essential for maintaining the safety… Continue reading Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for Guests
Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home's Plumbing for Guests The arrival of house guests isn’t just a threat to your refrigerator and pantry; it can also put a lot of pressure on your plumbing system. You may already have a lot on your plate between cleaning and stocking… Continue reading Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for Guests
How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency
How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency When a pipe bursts, your first instinct is most likely to pick up the phone and call an emergency plumber. Before you do that you need to turn the water off to minimize the damage to your home. Not surprisingly, many homeowners do not know how… Continue reading How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency
3 Ways to Unclog a Household Sink
3 Ways to Unclog a Household Sink You may not notice it at first, but with each passing week your pipes and drains become a little less efficient. Clogs in sinks and bathtubs are a common problem, especially when long hair and other debris are routinely flushed through the fixture. Blockages usually start slow, but… Continue reading 3 Ways to Unclog a Household Sink
How to Effectively Communicate with Your Commercial Plumber
How to Effectively Communicate with Your Commercial Plumber We know how important communication is in the workplace. When communication breaks down, chaos can ensue. Communicating clearly with your service professional when you have a plumbing issue is just as important to the success of your business. At Rooter Hero Plumbing, we know that collaborating with… Continue reading How to Effectively Communicate with Your Commercial Plumber
Home Filtration Buying Guide
Home Filtration Buying Guide Although the water flowing into your home is filtered to a degree by the city that supplies the water or through private systems, many people want to control the minerals and substances coming into their homes by installing a whole filtration system. If this is your goal, you may feel overwhelmed… Continue reading Home Filtration Buying Guide
How to Clean a Garbage Disposal
How to Clean a Garbage Disposal A dirty garbage disposal can leave your kitchen smelling less than fresh and can impact the appliance’s function. At Rooter Hero Plumbing, we get phone calls every day from homeowners who want to know what they can do to clean their garbage disposal. To clean your disposal, follow these… Continue reading How to Clean a Garbage Disposal
How to Flush a Water Heater
How to Flush a Water Heater Maintaining a water heater will prevent untimely repairs and extend the life of the appliance. One of the ways that you can maintain your water heater is by flushing the tank once every six months. Sediment buildup inside the heater’s tank not only clogs your water lines, but it… Continue reading How to Flush a Water Heater
How to Safely Unclog a Blocked Toilet
How to Safely Unclog a Blocked Toilet Is the toilet clogged again? Don’t worry. You can safely remove that clog and have your toilet working again in a matter of minutes. There are ways to clear clogged toilets fast to prevent a bathroom flood. More often than not unclogging a toilet is a quick fix… Continue reading How to Safely Unclog a Blocked Toilet