Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh

7 Plumbing Questions to Ask During the Home-Buying Process The last thing you want to do is move into a home with underlying plumbing issues. As seasoned plumbers, we advise you to establish the true condition of a property before signing on the dotted line. Asking the right questions gives you the opportunity to request repairs, negotiate the price, or make a more informed decision.

How To Get Rid of Drain Flies If you’ve noticed drain flies hovering around your sink, shower, or floor drain, you’re not alone. These unwelcome guests, while they’re harmless to humans, are a sign of buildup or stagnant organic matter hiding in your drainpipes. Left unchecked, drain flies can quickly multiply and become a frustrating nuisance. Fortunately, with a little know-how and some clogged drain cleaning, you can eliminate both the flies and their breeding grounds. In this guide, Mr. Rooter Plumbing walks you through exactly how to get rid of drain flies and keep them from coming back.

Roots in Sewer Line Symptoms: How to Detect, Prevent, and Fix Root Intrusion in Your Plumbing Tree roots in sewer lines are a common plumbing problem in homes and commercial properties. Sewer pipes are an attractive source of water and nutrients, which is why they often draw roots toward even the smallest cracks or loose joints. As a property owner, it’s important to know the symptoms of tree roots in sewer lines, how to prevent this problem, and what to do if they’ve already made their way into your plumbing system. In today’s blog post, Mr. Rooter Plumbing looks into how to detect, prevent, and fix root intrusion in plumbing. As seasoned sewer line repair experts, we’ve been called on to get rid of tree roots in sewer lines for decades, so we are conversant with this plumbing problem.