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Mr. Rooter LLC Tips to Identify Root Intrusion in Pipes

Mr. Rooter LLC Tips to Identify Root Intrusion in Pipes

Waco, Texas (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 -- When tree or bush roots grow through a crack or a bad joint in a pipe, it’s called root intrusion. Roots from trees and bushes hundreds of yards away can do significant damage to a plumbing system. The older the pipe, the more susceptible it is to cracks, breaks and deformations, thereby making it more likely to become a victim of root intrusion.

Since root intrusion can cause a major blockage in plumbing systems, it’s important to look for warning signs to avoid a plumbing emergency. To do so, pay attention to the lowest plumbing fixtures in your home.

For instance, after a bath or shower, look for the water to drain in a swirling, cyclonic action. If it does not, it could mean a sudden backup or flooding is waiting to strike. To prevent any damage, call a qualified, licensed plumber.

Pittsburgh Plumber, Mr Rooter, Offers Expert Plumbing Advice On How To Choose The Right Size Drainpipe

How To Choose The Right Size Drainpipe

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) December 11, 2012  -- “You must pick a drainpipe diameter large enough to keep the fluid from slowing down (you need at least 2-ft. per second) and to allow air in the pipe at all times,” says Mr Rooter. Bob Beall, master plumber and owner of Mr Rooter Plumbing, offers free expert plumbing advice daily to consumers in the Southwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio region.

“Practically speaking, there are four different pipe diameters to work with: 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch,” says Beall. Mr Rooter recommends staying away from 1 1/4 inch because its small diameter can become easily clogged and fill with water.

“There are very complicated tables the consumer can use to help choose minimum pipe diameters, but the following simple tips will keep you out of trouble,” says the most referred and trusted plumber in Pittsburgh and Youngstown.

Pittsburgh’s Trusted Plumber Explains Rodding A Drain Line At Recent Buy Pittsburgh First Expo 2012

Mr. Rooter Rodding a drain line

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) October 16, 2012 -- Mr Rooter Plumbing Pittsburgh spent October 11, 2012 at the first annual Buy Pittsburgh First Expo. The showcasing of industrial suppliers and service providers from the Pittsburgh region all represented one common theme: These local companies have been around for decades and have worked diligently to become experts in their fields.

Bob Beall, president of Mr Rooter Plumbing Pittsburgh, a trusted Pittsburgh plumber, spent the day explaining the state-of-the-art technology that his family owned and operated business provides to more than 2.9 million consumers in the Southwest Pennsylvania region. “Clogged drains can be a dangerous task for the homeowner to undertake alone without the expertise of a trusted Pittsburgh plumber that has proper equipment, expert knowledge and skilled plumbing technicians with experience tackling this tough plumbing job,” says Beall.

Draining and Flushing A Water Heater w/Master Plumber Trade Secrets

Draining and Flushing A Water Heater

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 -- “Whenever it is necessary to change an element in an electric heater, leave the heater unused over a freezing winter, or when the heater needs cleaning, it must be drained,” according to Bob Beall, master plumber and president of Mr Rooter Plumbing Pittsburgh.

An electric water heater will need to be drained prior to replacing the unit, as well.

According to Mr Rooter, “to drain a heater open both its drain valve and the T&P valve (or a hot water faucet in the house) to break the vacuum the water will pull as it drains.” Beall adds, without breaking the vacuum, some water will always stay in the heater.

TRADE SECRET: Hard water can build scale that reaches the bottom element in a just a few months. If the heater is not drained, the element will be covered by the scale and burn up.

Mr Rooter Youngstown Offers Free Expert Advice To Visitors at the 2012 Home & Harvest Show

Home & Harvest Show Mr Rooter Youngstown

Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) September 30, 2012 -- Join Mr Rooter Plumbing Youngstown and many other quality Ohio businesses, offering the most referred customer service in the Ohio valley. The Home Builders & Remodeling Association of The Ohio Valley wraps up the 2012 Home & Harvest Show Sunday, September 30, at Eastwood Expo Center. Admission is free.

The expo opens at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Mr Rooter Plumbing Youngstown will be available throughout the day offering water-wise tips, information about their expert services and plumbing expertise to help visitors to the Home & Harvest Show understand more about the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania region.

Installing an Up-Flush System in the Basement

Up-Flush System

Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) September 17, 2012 -- “Installing a toilet or full bath in your basement will add convenience to a home and can increase its selling price,” says Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Southwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio region. A basement toilet, according to Beall, or bath installation, however, “will prove difficult if it becomes necessary to cut the concrete floor to accommodate the drain line.”

Cleaning A Faucet Aerator: Simple Plumbing Cleaning Chore

Faucet Aerator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 -- Faucet aerators mix air with the water, minimizing splashing and reducing the amount of water used (and the energy required to heat hot water) without reducing the effectiveness of the water stream. “An aerator contains a screen and a water reducer/aerator washer,” according to Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania region. According to Mr Rooter, “these little items have a habit of collecting bits of naturally occurring mineral sediment in the water.” Mr Rooter’s Tip Of The Day is delivered directly to your inbox daily from master plumber and president of Mr Rooter Plumbing Pittsburgh/Youngstown. Beall’s family owned and operated business serves 2.9 million residential and commercial customers, offering a free second opinion on any plumbing repair job.

Protecting Outdoor Plumbing From Freezing: Preventive Maintenance Tip From Mr Rooter Plumbing

Outdoor Plumbing Heat Tape

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 09, 2012 -- “For those who don’t have a frost-free outside faucet, a frost cap will keep the faucet from freezing,” says Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Youngstown Ohio areas. Visit our booth at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival for a chance to win a $150 Steeler basket. See our website for details.

Mr Rooter Tip Of The Day

Installing A Frost Cap

Tip #1 To install a frost cap, slip the oval end of the string inside the cap over the faucet handle.

Getting Water To The Fixtures: The Supply Lines

Mr Rooter Getting Water To The Fixtures

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) August 25, 2012 -- “Supplying a bathroom with hot and cold water is much easier than running pipes for wastes and drains,” says Bob Beall, president of Mr Rooter Plumbing. The supply lines need not be pitched, because the water in them is under pressure, according to the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania regions.

Household plumbing supply lines under pressure will move in any direction; with Ts, elbows and angled fittings–run around corners, ducts and other obstacles. Beall’s advice is to avoid what plumbers call “trapping the line”, that is, “running the pipes in a U shape that can trap water when you drain the system for repairs or for winter months when a summer place is empty.”

Preventive Maintenance: Installing A Wall-Mounted Frost-Free Faucet

Mr. Rooter Wall-Mounted Frost-Free Faucet

Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) August 16, 2012 -- Through-the-wall hydrants are installed on almost every house. They are good for washing the car, watering the flowers, and other outdoor chores. With frost-free hydrants the handle is on the outside of the house and the seat is on the inside. “When you turn the hydrant off the water in the column drains forward and out, preventing the hydrant from freezing and bursting,” says Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania area.

Gluing a Drain Fitting the Mr. Rooter Way

Mr. Rooter Drain Fitting

Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) August 05, 2012 -- When measuring the length of a pipe between fittings that are already installed, according to Mr. Rooter, “Always measure the distance from the inside of one hub to the other.” Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania regions, says, “Dry-fit the pieces before you measure so it doesn’t come up too short or too long.”

Tricky Technique for an Elusive Washer: Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucets

Mr. Rooter Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucets

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 -- Some plumbing jobs you just want to do in the summer; Mr. Rooter refers to this as, preventive maintenance. “A drip from an outdoor faucet could result in broken pipes,” according to Bob Beall, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Beaver, Cranberry, Sharon, Pittsburgh, Washington and Westmoreland Pennsylvania. In Youngstown Ohio, as well as the Southeastern region in Pennsylvania, according to the most referred plumber, it gets very cold during the winter months which leads to many emergency calls that are addressed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Replacing the washer in an outdoor freeze-proof faucet is repaired differently. According to Beall, “The difference is taking apart one of these devices, specially built to prevent freezing in sub-zero weather. “The packing nut and stem require several extra steps to disassemble.”

Mr. Rooter of Amarillo Improves Fleet Efficiency by 50 percent with NexTraq Fleet Tracking

Mr. Rooter of Amarillo NexTraq Fleet Tracking

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 -- NexTraq, the value leader of GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, today announced that its client, Mr. Rooter of Amarillo, was able to significantly improve its fleet efficiency by automating its manual processes with the NexTraq™ Fleet Tracking platform. Additionally, with the use of Fleet Dispatch, Mr. Rooter of Amarillo was able to improve communication between its dispatchers and employees out in the field.

Brandy Waugh, Office Manager of Mr. Rooter of Amarillo, said, “Dispatching our fleet accurately and timely has become at least 50 percent more efficient.” Waugh adds that after using the NexTraq solution in three of their vehicles, it became clear that it was necessary in all of their vehicles. “With the Fleet Dispatch application, our processes run smoother for both our staff and our customers.”

Observe National Toilet Tank Repair Month With Mr. Rooter(R) Toilet Diagram

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WACO, TX, Oct 11, 2011 -- The dripping sound coming from the kitchen sink usually means money is going down the drain. But toilets often leak silently, leaving homeowners unaware of the water and money they're wasting. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water a day.

Pumpkin Pulp and Seeds Can Spook Your Home's Plumbing System

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WACO, Texas, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns is an age-old Halloween tradition. However, it can turn into a plumbing nightmare if the pulp and seeds go down the garbage disposal. With the usual increase in clogged kitchen sink drains and jammed garbage disposals plumbers see this time of year, Mr. Rooter® Plumbing is already prepared for the spike in calls.

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