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Scranton, PA Plumber’s Guide: Do You Have Low Water Pressure? Here’s Why.

Monday, February 11th, 2013

If you have low water pressure in your home in Scranton, PA there are a number of things that can be causing it. Resolve Rooter offers complete plumbing repairs and we wanted to put together a short list of some of the most common causes of low water pressure. We know how important the water is at your home and when you have low water pressure it can be extremely frustrating. You should call a Scranton, PA plumber if you’re having any plumbing issues.

Tree Roots

As the trees on your property look for water, they can sometimes find your water line. They can wedge their roots in between the joints and fittings of your water pipes to form a blockage. This can seriously lower the water pressure coming into your home.

Leaks

If you start to have water leaks in your home’s water line it can lower the amount of available water coming into your home. Leaks can be caused by corrosion, rust and mineral deposits.

Corrosion

Corrosion can eventually eat away at the pipes on your property. Depending on the type of soil that you have, corrosion can occur more rapidly or slowly. Corrosion eventually can cause leaks in your pipes which, in turn, can lower the water pressure in your pipes.

Hard Water

Hard water has excess minerals in it that can eventually get deposited inside your water line. If they build up enough they can slow the flow of water coming into your home. The minerals in hard water can also wear down the inside of your pipes and cause leaks.

If the water pressure in your home in Scranton, PA has suddenly dropped or if you’ve noticed a slow decline, call Resolve Rooter. We have years of experience providing complete plumbing services, including trenchless water line replacement, throughout the Scranton, PA area.

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How to Tell if You Need Repiping: A Montgomery County Plumber’s Tip

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Sometimes the things that we depend on every day but cannot see get put on the backburner. That is why systems such as our plumbing or ductwork tend to be ignored. When a problem develops with these types of unseen systems, though, they become a lot more difficult to ignore. Old, corroded or damaged pipes in your home have the potential to do serious damage. At Resolve Rooter, we want to help you protect your Montgomery County home. If you notice any of these warning signs then it may be time for professional repiping service in your house.

One of the most obvious warning signs that you need to schedule repiping service is the presence of water leaks in your home. If you notice water pooling in any area of your house you need to call a professional plumber immediately. Not only do water leaks lead to water damage, but even small leaks can cost you a lot of money in water bills.

Of course, water leaks can happen in any area of your home plumbing system. This means that you may not be able to see the water leak. This does not mean, though, that there is no way for you to be alerted to the presence of this leak. If you notice a decrease in water pressure or an increase in your water bills without any change in water usage, you likely have a leak. A professional plumber will be able to assess the seriousness of this leak and your pipes themselves to determine if repiping is necessary.

Pipes do not need to leak or burst in order to justify repiping service. Sometimes the quality of your water alone is enough to make this judgment. If your water is of poor quality, has a lot of sediment in it or is discolored, your pipes may be to blame. Pipes degrade over time, after all, and the corrosion of your pipes or the buildup of contaminants may be best resolved with repiping.

For more information about repiping services in your Montgomery County home, call the expert plumbers at Resolve Rooter. Our goal is to make your home as comfortable and convenient as possible. Schedule service today to give us that opportunity.

 

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Bucks County Plumber’s Tip: Signs You Need a Sewer Line Replacement

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Are you wondering whether you need a sewer line repair in your Bucks County home? The best way to know for sure is to call Resolve Rooter for an inspection. We’ll examine your drain and sewer lines and let you know whether or not you need to repair or replace your sewer line.

With our comprehensive video pipe inspections, we can get a full view inside the entire length of your main sewer line. This allows us to check for damages or leaks and helps us determine the best solution for your particular situation. There are also some warning signs that it may be time for a replacement.

Do your toilets get backed up often? There could be a clog deep in the line, which will need to be cleared with a professional drain cleaning service. Slow drains could be another sign of a clog in the line. Using conventional drain cleaners can damage your pipes because these cleaners contain harsh chemicals. It also doesn’t fix larger issues. You could have a tree root blocking the line, which means it could be leaking and needs to be repaired or replaced. If you notice soggy spots on your lawn or sewer flies near wet areas, call Resolve Rooter.

At Resolve Rooter, we make every effort to minimize damage to your yard, sidewalks, and driveway. That’s why we offer trenchless sewer line replacements, which allows our plumbers to replace part or all of the sewer line without digging trenches in your yard. This new method also takes about half the time as the old method.

Keep in mind that prevention with routine maintenance is also important. You can reduce the need for repair or replacements with one of our drain cleaning services and video pipe inspections. If you live in the Bucks County area, don’t hesitate to call Resolve Rooter for trenchless sewer replacement!

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Why Have a Battery Back-Up for Your Sump Pump: An East Windsor Plumbing Tip

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Many homeowners who live in flood-prone areas have taken a wise step in getting a sump pump for their home. However, sump pumps are a good thing to have in any basement. At Resolve Rooter, we have over a decade of experience providing sump pump installation in East Windsor as well as a huge range of other plumbing services. We wanted to help our customers protect their homes by putting together a quick list of some of the benefits of having a batter back-up for your sump pump.

Benefits of a Sump Pump

One of the best things about having a sump pump is the peace of mind it brings to homeowners. You never know when a pipe is going to burst in your home or when a flood will occur. These are things that are outside of our control. But putting in safeguards is something that is always in our control. Sump pumps are a great way to make sure that your home is protected from water damage.

Sump Pump Battery Back-Ups in East Windsor

As most people know, nothing really ever goes according to plan. The sump pump in your home runs on electricity. However, during a heavy rain storm or a flood, there may not be power to your home which means your sump pump won’t work. This is a huge reason to think about getting a batter back-up for your sump pump. This way, you’ll know that even if the power goes out, your sump pump could potentially still work.

Also, one of the great benefits of a sump pump is that you can install it and then leave it alone. While it still does need regular maintenance and inspections, it is a pretty robust piece of equipment. However, there are a number of things that could cause it to lose power. It might get unplugged or the wires could have corroded. Having a batter backup is a great way to make sure that your sump pump works when you need it.

If you have any questions about sump pumps or if you’d like to have your maintained, call the experts at Resolve Rooter today. We want each and every one of our customers to be comfortable and safe in their home. Call us for all your plumbing repairs in East Windsor. 

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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Allentown, PA

Monday, January 7th, 2013

Winter is a great time of the year that affords you opportunities only available during these cold, snowy days. Unfortunately, winter also brings with it a number of problems that are also unique to this time of year. One such problem is dealing with the occurrence of frozen pipes in your Allentown, PA home. Of course, the best way to deal with this problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Frozen pipes are not only inconvenient to your day to day life and chores. They can actually cause serious property damage as a result of burst pipes and water leaks. Here are some tips from the plumbing experts at Resolve Rooter to help you avoid dealing with these issues in your home.

One of the most common ways in which homeowners keep their pipes from freezing is to keep a trickle of hot water running through their pipes at all times. This is a great trick. However, this alone is not enough to prevent problems.

You may also want to disconnect all outdoor hoses and sprinklers. Even if the water is off there is likely still some water in the pipes and the hoses themselves. If you can locate an indoor valve that feeds these outdoor fixtures go ahead and close it off.

Insulating your pipes is another great step you can take to prevent them from freezing. It is simple, affordable and can save you a serious headache. If you are unsure of what material to use when doing so or how to proceed with the insulating, simply contact a professional service provider for help.

In the event that your pipes do freeze, leave the faucets open and call a professional plumber immediately. If the pipes have already been compromised shut off the water to the house. Never attempt to thaw your pipes with a blowtorch or other open flame. This just creates another needless opportunity for property damage. Contact Resolve Rooter to have the situation resolved. We’ll make sure that the water is flowing freely through your Allentown, PA home again in no time.

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Morris Plains Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Tips

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Did you know that a recent nationwide Angie’s List poll found that almost 25% of the participants have recently had their sewer lines replaced, and 3 percent said that they were facing a sewer line replacement? Even more significant is that about 75% of those facing a replacement in the near future said that they would do anything to preserve their yard, sidewalks, driveway, patios, decks, and other landscaping features on their property.

If you need a sewer line repair in your Morris Plains area home, or if you have not had a sewer line inspection recently, call Resolve Rooter today! We provide video pipe inspections that give our expert plumbers a comprehensive view of the inside of your sewer line to check for any potential leaks or other areas of concern. We also use trenchless technology to take care of any needed sewer line replacements.

When you hire Resolve Rooter to replace an existing sewer line, we minimize the damage to your home and property with our trenchless method. We make a small pit at the termination of your line as it enters the street, and then we insert a cable inside the existing sewer line that is attached to a hydraulic machine that uses about 20 tons of pressure to pull out or burst the old line while also putting in the new one. This is why trenchless is also called “pipe bursting.”

The old standard was called the “trenched method,” which included digging a large trench from the end of the line near the street all the way to the place the line enters the home. That means that everything above the line had to be dug up, including dirt, concrete, trees, and anything else that is in the path of the underground sewer line. This can do a lot of damage to your property, in addition to being expensive to hire someone for restoration services.

You can help prevent sewer line repair with routine, professional drain cleaning and video pipe inspection. Always have a plumber you trust inspect a sewer line before you buy a new home, and if you have never had your sewer lines checked and have lived in your home for at least a year, it is a good idea to have a professional examine your pipe to prepare you for any concerns.

Call Resolve Rooter any time for sewer line video inspections and trenchless sewer line repair in Morris Plains!

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Montgomery County Trenchless Technology Guide: Tools of the Trade

Monday, December 3rd, 2012

If you are looking for trenchless pipe replacements in Bucks or Montgomery County, call Resolve Rooter. We can handle all your water and sewer line replacement needs, and we are a local plumbing company that specializes in trenchless technology, as well as video pipe inspections.

Call Resolve Rooter for Trenchless Sewer Line Replacements

Because the plumbers at Resolve Rooter use trenchless technology for all sewer line and water line replacements, we save you money and a lot of hassle. With trenchless replacements, there is less labor and damage to your property. Other methods require digging trenches across your lawn, which creates a lot of damage to your yard and landscaping. Trenchless technology also prevents tearing up of driveways and sidewalks, so there’s no reconstruction involved.

To replace your pipe without digging up your yard, your plumber needs special equipment. They will have a flexible camera that they can use to evaluate the problem with you water or sewer line, and help you decide if repair or replacement is the best option. They also need a  special cable which is run through the damaged pipe. At one end, the cable is attached to the device that moves it through the old pipe, and at the other end is a bursting head. Attached to the bursting head is the flexible piping, which will replace your old line. As the cable is pulled through the the old pipe, the bursting head breaks open the pipe and the new pipe is put in its place. These tools allow your plumber to replace your water or sewer line quickly and with very little damage to your property.

Video Pipe Inspections

After we complete a pipe replacement using trenchless technology, we can inspect it and ensure that the job was done correctly. These video pipe inspections also give our plumbers an opportunity to spot other issues early on, such as tree root intrusion, before they become a major hassle.

Remember that replacing a sewer or water line is a plumbing emergency that must be handled quickly and professionally by the plumbers you can trust. The plumbers at Resolve Rooter provide reliable 24/7 emergency plumbing repairs to Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding areas. We’re sure to have a service truck in your area, so call us any time!

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Rockledge PA Plumbing Repair Question: What Does Rust Colored Water Mean? What Should I Do?

Monday, November 26th, 2012

If you turn on the water in your home in Rockledge PA and notice that it’s brown, this is not a good sign. In this blog post, we’re hoping to do more than state the obvious and give you some good information about what this might mean for your plumbing and what you should do.

What Causes Rust-Colored Water?

The cause of rust-colored water can vary from location and individual circumstance. Here are some common sources:

  • Rusted pipes – This can either be from the pipes on your property or from the pipes that your municipality is using.
  • Sediment – If your pipes have holes or cracks in them, dirt can get into your water and turn it brown or rust-colored.
  • Stagnation – This can occur in cul-de-sacs where water sits for long periods of time. This can turn the water red or brown.
  • Water heater – If you have an old water heater, it may have started to rust on the inside of the tank. If your hot water is particularly rust-colored, this may be the reason.

What Should You Do?

If you’ve started to notice that the water in your Rockledge PA house is turning a different color, you should probably call a professional Rockledge plumber. But here’s what your plumber will do to remedy your situation:

  • Repair or Replace pipes – If your pipes are corroded and leaking, your plumber will most likely suggest that you have them replaced. If it’s a small crack on your newer pipes, the plumber could just repair the broken section.
  • Flush the pipes – For issues like sediment and stagnation, the pipes will also need to be flushed of the old water and dirt.
  • Replace water heater – In the case of a rusted water heater, almost always this results in replacing the new water heater. There really isn’t much that can be done once rust is inside the tank.

If you’re experiencing any of these issues in your Rockledge PA home, contact the plumbers at Resolve Rooter. We have experience working on all different kinds of plumbing problems. Give us a call today if you need plumbing repair in the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey area!

 

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are OPEN!

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

From all of us here at Resolve Rooter, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope that you are spending time with the people you care for most and taking this day to remember all the things that you are grateful for in your life.

We also want to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of our customers for your loyalty and the opportunity you have given us to provide you with service. As you know, we couldn’t do what we do without YOU!

On the chance that plumbing issues arise from high use in the household or drains clog from all the potato peeling, Resolve Rooter is here to help! We are open for business, so don’t hesitate to call.

 

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Is Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Right for My Home? A Plumbing Question from East Windsor

Monday, November 19th, 2012

A sewer line replacement is a big job, no matter how you look at it. However, modern technology has made it a lot less obtrusive than it ever was before. If your home needs a sewer line replacement, be sure to discuss your trenchless sewer line replacement options with an expert East Windsor plumber from Resolve Rooter. This amazing technology not only allows for a new sewer line to be installed on your property quickly, but also greatly reduces the headache that once came along with the process.

Not too long ago a sewer line replacement was a costly, time consuming process. An excavation of the sewer line was necessary, running the entire length of the pipe. This meant that anything above that sewer line, including valued trees, gardens, lawn space and even concrete pathways would have to be dug up.

Professional sewer line replacement experts have newer, more efficient methods of replacing a sewer line today, thankfully. Trenchless sewer line replacement technology eliminates the need for virtually all of the excavation that used to be necessary with a sewer line replacement. Now two pits, one at each end of the section of pipe being replaced, are all that require digging. In order to replace the pipe a very powerful machine pulls a new pipe into place from one end of the old pipe. There are a few different methods to achieve this type of replacement.

Depending on the material of you existing pipe a pipe-bursting or splitting head may be pulled through ahead of the new pipe. This head will split or break apart the old pipe, making room for the new one to be installed. In some cases the new pipe will be pulled through and will actually force the old pipe out of the space entirely. Either way, you wind up with a brand new sewer line that is connected to existing hookups. Your lawn will not be torn apart, and only two small pits need to be filled back in.

If you need a new sewer line replacement in East Windsor, call the trenchless pipe replacement experts at Resolve Rooter today. We’ll assess your property and help decide if a trenchless sewer line replacement is right for your home.

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