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Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter Awarded Angie’s List Super Service Award for the 10th Year

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

For the 10th time, Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter has been honored with the Angie’s List Super Service Award — a recognition reserved for service providers who consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences, verified by real homeowner reviews. This award means more to us than a badge or headline. Plumbing and sewer work isn’t glamorous…

DIY Drain Cleaning Tips to Try before you Call Bob Oates

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

We here at Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter pride ourselves in loving what we do, from big, glamorous jobs like water main repair and water heater installation to toilet and drain unclogging. As much as we love what we do, we love providing the best customer service possible. Sometimes that means putting the plunger in your…

Don’t Get Frozen in the Winter Months: Maintain Your Water Heater Today

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

As fall and winter approach, so do many family holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are the perfect occasions for friends and relatives to visit, and many times they will stay as guests in the house for a few days. This means that more people will be using hot water for washing laundry, dishes,…

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…

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…

How to Prepare Your Seattle Pipes for Winter

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Though winters in Seattle are more temperate than some other areas, a snow storms and freezing temperatures are not uncommon. At Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer, & Rooter, we want to help residents in Seattle and the surrounding areas prepare for the winter months. Freezing temperatures can cause increased pressure in your pipes and lead to…

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