Are Your Laundry Habits Destroying Your Pipes? Many people with laundry machines in their basement give in to the temptation of using pipes to hang their clothes. After all, what solution could be simpler when you run out of available rack space? A few coats and shirts certainly don’t weigh very much, so it may… Continue reading Are Your Laundry Habits Destroying Your Pipes?
Category: Residential
Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes this Winter
Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes this Winter If the weather outside is frightful, a fire may not be enough to keep your home a delightful place to live. As you tune the thermostat to compensate for the falling temperatures in December and January, it’s easy to forget that the living areas aren’t the only places… Continue reading Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes this Winter
Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes
Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes Even if you are the sole owner of the property, there are still limitations on modifications you can make to the building. In the United States, all habitable structures must adhere to a set of legal standards called building codes. They apply to many aspects… Continue reading Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes
Tips for Saving for Money on Your Water Bill
Tips for Saving for Money on Your Water Bill Reducing water usage has many benefits. Saving money on your monthly water bill is one of those advantages. You may be familiar with water-saving tips such as turning the water off when you brush your teeth or collecting shower water to water your garden, but there… Continue reading Tips for Saving for Money on Your Water Bill
The Cold Hard Truth about Your Clogged Drains
The Cold Hard Truth about Your Clogged Drains It’s time to get serious and down to business. Let’s talk about those clogged drains in your home. Are you fed up with the way your toilets and sinks drain? It’s quite possible if these components of your plumbing system could talk that they would tell you… Continue reading The Cold Hard Truth about Your Clogged Drains
A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber
A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber At Rooter Hero Plumbing, we work with talented, local plumbers who have a passion for helping homeowners and commercial property owners get the most out of their plumbing systems. From advising customers on upgrades to making same-day repairs, our plumbers are Jacks (and Jills)-of-all-trades.… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber
Preventive Maintenance Plans Save $$$ Down the Road
Preventive Maintenance Plans Save $$$ Down the Road When it comes to your plumbing system, it’s a lot simpler to maintain it than it is to fix it. You’ve probably noticed this trend in other areas of your life as well, whether it’s health, finances, or your car. Subscribing to a routine maintenance plan may… Continue reading Preventive Maintenance Plans Save $$$ Down the Road
Green Plumbing Practices Your Plumber Should Be Implementing
Green Plumbing Practices Your Plumber Should Be Implementing Preserving the integrity of the planet’s environment is a serious concern that affects every person, animal, and plant around the globe. There are many different “green” practices you can adopt in your routine and around your home to reduce the impact you have on local ecosystems. Selecting… Continue reading Green Plumbing Practices Your Plumber Should Be Implementing
How Your Plumbing Can Benefit from Whole-House Filtration
How Your Plumbing Can Benefit from Whole-House Filtration Clean water is gentler on your pipes and appliances. Filtered water tastes good and can also improve the texture and brightness of skin and hair. Many people believe the water coming through their taps is the cleanest water available, but that may not be the case. Municipal… Continue reading How Your Plumbing Can Benefit from Whole-House Filtration
Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal
Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal Do you know what the busiest day of the year is for plumbers? The day after Thanksgiving, of course! Family holidays are not a good time to deal with drain clogs, broken pipes and other plumbing issues. Unfortunately, the combination of heavy cooking and… Continue reading Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal