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For toilet clogs, there are a number of different things you can do. There are liquid and chemical products available that are supposed to clear any clog that happens. However, liquid and chemical products do not always operate how they are advertised. Toilet clogs can ruin anyone’s day, and ineffective chemical treatments only make the…

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Top 4 Reasons To Become a Plumber

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Plumbers are an important link in the trade field. They do much more than unclogging drains and installing new shower heads. They maintain and protect the health of the nation through different types of plumbing systems found in residential and commercial properties. Read on if you or some one you know is interested in becoming…

Top 5 Home Plumbing Myths That Cost You

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

Everybody knows it: it’s ‘conventional wisdom,’ passed down generation to generation. It applies to anything and everything and unfortunately, in many cases, it’s oversimplified or just plain wrong. The conventional wisdom in plumbing is no different; there are many myths. Freshen your drain with lemon? Run water with the garbage disposal? Good ideas? Find out…

Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Garbage Disposal

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

The dishes are stacked high in the sink, the faucet’s running, and the water level is rising. Time to run the garbage disposal. But before you flip that switch and the drain starts churning, there are a few things to remember to ensure the disposal will chew up last night’s leftovers without bogging down or…

Why Trenchless Sewer Repair is the Perfect No-Dig Solution for Your Seattle Property

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

If you’re located in Seattle and are interested in a fast, no-mess, low-hassle plumbing procedure, contact Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter to schedule your next repair and learn more about our no-dig technology! The Perfect No-Dig Answer Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter offers a range of plumbing services using cutting-edge trenchless technology. Only a small hole…

Why Trenchless Sewer Repairs Are Affordable For Seattle Homeowners

By Bob Oates | Jan 21, 2023

You’ve heard that trenchless sewer repairs are more affordable than other methods in the Seattle area. But how exactly does Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer and Rooter’s trenchless technology save you money? The reasons may surprise you: There are a multitude of hidden costs in other sewer repair methods that trenchless techniques reduce or eliminate…