Myths vs. Facts About Pipe Bursting

Myths vs. Facts About Pipe Bursting Plumbing is an age-old trade, and there has been incredible progress in the industry through the years, decades, and centuries. One of the latest innovations is pipe bursting, a trenchless method of replacing old, damaged, or undersized pipes with new ones. This cutting-edge technique involves pulling a bursting head… Continue reading Myths vs. Facts About Pipe Bursting

How Galvanized Plumbing Could Cost You Thousands

How Galvanized Plumbing Could Cost You Thousands Homeowners living in homes built before the 1980s may have hidden plumbing issues on the verge of costing them thousands of dollars. This is because many homes built prior to 1980 were constructed using galvanized plumbing. What’s wrong with galvanized piping? A lot, says Ron Herring of Rooter… Continue reading How Galvanized Plumbing Could Cost You Thousands

Why Is My Water Pressure So Low?

Why Is My Water Pressure So Low? Low water pressure can make the simplest tasks such as doing laundry and washing dishes very difficult. When water pressure is low, taking a shower can be a frustrating experience and it can leave you wondering what’s going on with your home’s plumbing. Low water pressure is a… Continue reading Why Is My Water Pressure So Low?

How Your Hard Water Is Affecting Your Plumbing

How Your Hard Water Is Affecting Your Plumbing The quality of the water at your house has a direct effect on energy costs. Did you know that some estimates suggest that just one-eighth of an inch hard water can lead 33% rise in energy consumption? Why does hard water have such a drastic effect on… Continue reading How Your Hard Water Is Affecting Your Plumbing

Are Your Basic Commercial Infrastructure Needs being Met?

Are Your Basic Commercial Infrastructure Needs being Met? Commercial properties require working plumbing components to keep their businesses running. If there is a part of the plumbing infrastructure that is weak, this can affect the entire system. Damaged gas lines, clogged water pipes, or backflow issues need to be addressed immediately by industry professionals who… Continue reading Are Your Basic Commercial Infrastructure Needs being Met?

How to Prevent and Thaw Frozen Pipes

How to Prevent and Thaw Frozen Pipes Preparation and a little bit of education can go a long way toward helping you avoid the mess and expense that frozen pipes can cause. Even in warmer climates like Southern California, Arizona, and Texas (areas that Rooter Hero Plumbing serves), cold spells do occur and when they… Continue reading How to Prevent and Thaw Frozen Pipes

What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining

What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining Broken water pipes or sewer lines require fast and precise repairs. In the past, cured-in-place (CIPP) lining was the go-to repair method. CIPP continues to be cost-effective and highly popular method “replacing” damaged pipes, but over the past several years pipe bursting has caught up… Continue reading What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining