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An average of a quarter-million families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter, all because of water pipes that freeze and burst. An eighth-inch (three millimeter) crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons (946 liters) of water a day. Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes can burst. By taking…

Garbage Disposal Troubles

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Never put your hand down a garbage disposal. Period. Now that we got that out of the way, here are several common garbage disposal issues. Question: I have turned on the garbage disposal and there is no noise, or activity. Can you help? If the disposal will not turn on and it is NOT making a…

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High Pressure Water Jetting in Seattle: Do You Need It?

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Whether from the unavoidable build up of waste material, or the accumulation of unflushables like feminine products, grease, and paper towels that always find their way down drains, the pipes that carry waste water away from homes and other buildings inevitably experience blockages. As unavoidable as those blockages may be, it’s important to deal with…

How Do I know If I Need a Sewer Line Repair?

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Sewer replacements are not uncommon. However, they can be a bit expensive, especially if they are allowed to get out of hand and cause additional problems with your plumbing system. This is mainly due to a lack of knowledge about sewer lines. But we’re here to help. Here is a brief list of some problems…

How Do We Replace Old Pipes?

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

With Bob Oates Plumber, Sewer & Rooter, you can rest assured knowing that you will be provided with the best plumbing repair services in the Seattle area. Our expert technicians have been trained in a multitude of methods to be able to provide solutions to whatever problems your plumbing system may experience. Depending on your…

How to Prepare Your Plumbing for Super Rainy Springs

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Spring is just around the corner, and spring cleaning is on a lot of people’s minds. Almost everyone sweeps and organizes, dust and gets rid of extra stuff, but other useful tasks often get overlooked. You’re familiar with the old saying “April showers bring May flowers”? Perhaps a more accurate version would be “April showers…