Flush-Defying Wipes Bedevil Cities as Sewers Surrender

The ancient Greeks used clay and stone; the Romans, sponges and salt water. Americans made do with rags, newspapers or mail-order catalogs until 1890 when the Scott brothers popularized toilet paper on a roll. Only in the past decade have grownups seized upon moist “flushable” wipes similar to those that clean baby bottoms. Accelerating sales […]

What is Orangeburg Sewer Pipe and Where Did it Come From?

This month’s Roto-Rooter Pipeline will touch on the history of Orangeburg sewer lines and how this product came to be. Older Iowa homes and businesses contain sewer lines that were made of wood fibers and hot tar, known as “Orangeburg”. Orangeburg sewer lines cannot be repaired only replaced. Unfortunately, replacing any sewer line can be […]

Seasonal Plumbing Tips for Fall

  Chilly fall temperatures serve as a polite reminder that when winter arrives it can be sudden, often leaving homeowners unprepared for the troubles associated with extreme cold. A few simple plumbing preparations now will help prevent headaches and costly repairs throughout the winter months. Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected, water in the […]

General Maintenance for Your Home or Business Plumbing System

You probably don’t think much about the network of water and sewer pipes inside your walls that deliver your hot and cold water — and eliminate waste — on demand. But giving your plumbing a little regular attention and general maintenance can prolong its life, prevent leaks, and avoid costly repairs. Here’s how to care […]

Most Popular Grimes Plumbing Repairs

Plumbing repairs come in all different shapes and sizes. They can be simple fixes, or they can be complicated problems that are nothing but giant inconveniences. Either way, it is extremely important that, as a homeowner, you understand the different problems that can occur with your plumbing system.  There are several different popular Grimes plumbing […]

Ankeny Plumbing Repairs that you may Need

In order for you to maintain the comfort of your home, you need to ensure that you get the necessary Ankeny plumbing repairs carried out when you need them. Living with a clogged bath or toilet will do nothing expect to cause you headaches every single day. For this reason, it is highly advised that […]

Expert Clive Plumber Services: More Than Just Plugging Leaks

There is more to what a professional Clive plumber does than plugging leaks. Every responsible homeowner would know that a house’s plumbing system is composed of interrelated and interconnected components that all have to be properly installed, running efficiently, and maintained regularly. Unless the homeowner is himself a plumbing expert, all these tasks are best […]

Grimes Drain Cleaning & Dealing with Clogged Drains in Your Home

One of the most common plumbing problems in most Grimes, IA homes is clogged drains. This is something that must not be ignored, or else, you will be faced with bigger problems, especially with the internal structures and on your pipelines. While calling a Grimes plumber may be the first thing that will come to […]