2017-08-28 15:50
Cured-in-place piping (CIPP) is one of many trenchless methods to complete repairs on aging or damaged pipelines. Used for rehabilitating storm drains, sanitary sewers and some types of pres… Read More
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Helpful posts from experienced plumbers with Apollo Drain & Rooter Service, a family owned and operated plumbing and excavating company in the Portland area since 1984.
2017-06-29 16:54
There’s a lot of “waste” that happens in the bathroom (if you catch our drift). We don’t mean just what goes in, but just the general amount of energy and resources y… Read More
2017-05-16 22:17
The warm weather, the longer nights, and the smell of the barbecue going are just some of the wonderful parts of summer in the Pacific Northwest.
Summertime also brings significant water us… Read More
2017-04-03 22:44
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Those are wise words and apply to more than your health. Preventative maintenance is the surest way to avoid sewer line backups.
You can take… Read More
2017-03-03 22:13
Every sewer line has an expiration date. If the pipe joining your home to the public sewer line is 40 years or older, it’s end date is probably sooner than later.
For some Portland hom… Read More
2017-02-08 18:40
Tree roots can wreak havoc on pipes. Clay sewer pipes used in construction before about 1970 are particularly vulnerable to encroaching roots. Neighborhoods in Portland, such as Ladd’s… Read More
2017-01-20 15:00
How often do you use your garbage disposal? If you prepare meals at home, you probably flip the switch on this handy in-sink device at least once a day. The disposal breaks food into small c… Read More
2017-01-13 23:01
They say necessity is the mother of invention. That may be a cliche, but when it comes to the plumbing in your Pacific Northwest home, it’s probably true.
Each advance in pipe repair… Read More
2016-12-29 15:00
Some Plumbing Problems Are Caused by Human Error
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a homeowner, you will definitely come to find this old adage is quite true… Read More
2016-12-22 19:20
Don’t Get in Over Your Head With Dangerous or Difficult Repairs
Television shows make home repair look easy. Knock out a wall? No problem! Lay down wood floors? It’s a breeze! In… Read More
2016-12-07 15:00
When the sewer line clogs, it makes it next to impossible for a home or company to function efficiently. With limited or no plumbing, a business can be forced to shut down until the problem… Read More
2016-11-28 16:19
Frozen pipes bring a sudden halt to normal life. You need to find a plumber for an emergency service call. It costs money and everyone in the family feels the pain of being without running w… Read More
2016-10-19 14:00
Backflow is when tap water runs in the wrong direction. Backflow can send contaminants into drinking water. The impurities may come from sewage or chemicals.
Backflow poses a health risk. P… Read More
2016-10-17 14:00
Technicians use both CIPP (CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE) and directional drilling to install pipes. CIPP replaces and repairs existing pipes. Directional drilling establishes new lines.
Despite diff… Read More
2016-10-14 17:19
A leaking faucet can drive you nuts. First, there’s the incessant drip, drip, drip. Second, there’s the fact that money and water are flowing down the drain. One drip per second… Read More
2016-09-30 14:00
The plumbing in your home is a vital part of the overall function of your house. Without pipes that work properly, you would be left in a real predicament. The piping in your home might not… Read More
2016-09-23 22:11
Plumbing is a challenging aspect of home repair that is most often best left to the professionals. With potentially high costs associated with replacing and repiping, knowing when to and whe… Read More
2016-09-21 01:04
Have you ever wondered how professionals estimate the cost of plumbing a new home?
It’s an involved set of calculations. Truth be told it can vary quite a bit from project to project… Read More
2016-09-19 14:30
Water heaters stand steady in a dark corner of the home, ready to deliver hot water anywhere in the house. We rarely give them the time of day. They’re usually so dependable, until, of… Read More
2016-09-19 00:09
The old way of repairing a pipe is more than messy. It requires digging that damages the landscape. During the destruction, there’s also the potential to damage old plumbing systems.
A… Read More
2016-07-25 14:00
Is it time to replace your toilet? If it’s running non-stop, if it looks worse than an outhouse, or if continually needs parts replaced or fixed, it’s definitely time for an upgr… Read More
2016-07-22 14:35
Water heaters, just like people, need an occasional checkup from a professional. During the inspection, a plumber looks at the pressure valve, temperature setting and anode rod. Your plumber… Read More
2016-07-20 20:27
Stories about lead-contaminated water keep turning up like a bad penny. News about the Flint, Michigan tragedy has spurred fears in other cities about lead-poisoned water. Lead in Portland… Read More
2016-07-11 14:00
Directional drilling is a method of underground pipe installation that doesn’t require digging trenches. Horizontal boring machines drill a pilot hole. The hole begins and ends at pred… Read More
2016-07-08 14:00
Cable Is Able, Jetter Is Better!
Hydro jetting is a fast, no-dig method of clearing clogs from pipes. It is an alternative to laborious and destructive methods such as sewer snakes and excav… Read More
2016-07-05 14:00
As long as there have been sewer lines, they’ve been busting and needing to be repaired. In the old days, if a company needed a pipe replaced, it meant digging out the old one. Today… Read More
2016-07-01 18:41
It seems that every pipe pitfall has a season. Summer plumbing problems differ from those that happen in winter. You won’t need to worry about frozen fixtures during warm weather. If t… Read More
2016-03-07 08:00
Would you buy a home before checking out the interior or walking around the yard? Not likely. Most prospective buyers look at a house from top to bottom, hiring an inspe… Read More
2016-03-01 00:28
Who needs a plumbing preventative maintenance plan? Anyone who depends on plumbing! If you’re a homeowner, business owner or commercial property manager, you can avoid… Read More
2016-02-05 08:00
Restaurants deal with many of the same plumbing problems as homeowners: freezing and busted pipes, encroaching tree roots and clogged drains. If you manage a restaurant, you know that a clog… Read More
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