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How To Remove & Prevent Shower Mold

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Shower mold is one of the most common problems to pop up in any home. Good news though, it’s easy to remove and prevent it from growing back. Mold loves to grow in dark, damp places & unfortunately your bathtub fits both of those descriptions. The lack of ventilation and lingering moisture after a shower…

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Signs Of Sewer Line Damage

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Your main sewer line is the largest drain in your home and is absolutely imperative to the functionality of your home’s plumbing system. Every other drain in your home leads to this one major drain, which will run underground from your house and connect to a city sewer system or a septic tank. Over time,…

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Signs Of Trouble For Your Water Heater

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

The most costly, and, arguably, most important part of your plumbing system is the water heater. It provides you with hot water whenever you need it. The water heater is one of the many parts of your plumbing system that requires regular maintenance to keep performing at a high level. If your water heater is…

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Bob Oates’ Checklist to Make Sure Your Plumbing is Ready for Spring

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

We’re well into the throes of spring: the cherry blossoms have opened, the tulips and daffodils have pushed up, all over Seattle is budding with green, and you’re probably getting ready for some spring cleaning. After you’ve dusted out the cobwebs and set up your patio furniture, be sure to run through this handy checklist…

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Spring is Prime Time for Plumbing Check-ups and Repairs

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Spring is finally here and it’s time to make some quick checks around the house and surrounding propery.  Here are some quick and immediate plumbing tips for you to consider as the weather starts to warm-up and our attention is focused on household maintenance. Check your drains, gutters and downspouts – which should be clear…

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Bob Oates reviewed the issue with plumbing and syringes with King 5 News

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Syringes and needles have been causing plumbing problems around Seattle. Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has seen an increase of needles in toilets and pipes over the last past years. “It never fails to amaze me where we find them. Usually they’re in certain neighborhoods, Capitol Hill, ten years ago Belltown. Every place from Starbucks…

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