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Summer should be a time for traveling, swimming, and enjoying the sunny weather, not dealing with plumbing problems. And while winter can bring frozen pipes, you can’t neglect the plumbing emergencies hot weather can cause. Our water usage increases during the summertime (typically by about 50%!) and our pipes and drains certainly feel the strain.…

Let’s say you put too much quilted toilet paper into the toilet bowl… wondering what to do? First off, get yourself a plumber’s helper… (aka a plunger). It’s one of the most important tools every responsible homeowner should have lying around. A basic brand is all you’ll need, no need for those fancy ones. After…

Pipe lining is a highly efficient method of pipe repair. Pipe lining, along with other services such as trenchless sewer repair in Bellevue, WA, effectively solve pipe problems without the need for extensive digging. Explained below are the four main issues that we here at Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter address using pipe lining. Leaks Along…

One indicator that can let you know that your plumbing is in good condition is when your drains work properly. This is why it may come as a surprise when your drains start performing poorly even when you could have sworn you’ve been taking care of your plumbing. However, your drains can still become damaged…

Indoor plumbing is often taken for granted. Although we use our sinks and sewer system daily, they usually don’t require a ton of attention…until there’s a problem, that is. Nuisances such as clogged drains, plugged-up toilets, and sewer back-ups call for emergency. But most homeowners can avoid these with four methods of preventative care –…