Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Memphis Blog: Plumbing

Mold and water damage on the ceiling tile of a home | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Memphis

Watch for These 5 Signs of Water Line Damage

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’re always looking for ways to improve your home’s value and keep it in tip-top shape. One ...

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5 Services You Didn’t Know Your Plumber Could Handle

Like any other profession, being a plumber comes with certain limitations. Now, that doesn’t mean we aren’t willing to help where ...

Hard water calcium deposit and corrosion on chrome shower tap | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Memphis

Why Is My Showerhead Moldy?

If you’ve looked up at your showerhead and seen mold, mildew, or other types of build-up, you may wonder why this is happening. ...

Reverse osmosis water purification system at home | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Memphis

4 Ways to Protect Plumbing from Hard Water

If you have hard water, your plumbing is at risk. Over time, the mineral deposits like calcium and magnesium in hard water can ...

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Tips to Teach Kids About Properly Caring for Pipes

Are you a parent who has ever been frustrated by plumbing problems in your home? If so, you know that proper pipe and fixture ...

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How to Find Lasting Plumbing Solutions and Avoid Costly Repairs

Unclogging Your Memphis Home Plumbing Having plumbing issues at your Memphis home can be frustrating, costly, and disruptive to ...

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Could Hydro-Jetting Be Right for Unruly Drain Clogs?

Hydro-jetting is a highly effective method for removing clogs and buildup from pipes. Whether dealing with indoor or outdoor ...

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How Bad Plumbing Can Negatively Affect Your Health

Have you ever thought about how your plumbing affects your health? Most people don’t, but the reality is that bad plumbing can ...

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Don’t Believe the Hype: Flushable Wipes Can Damage Plumbing

Are you someone who isn’t a fan of regular toilet paper? You wouldn’t be the first! Many people want their bathroom experience to ...

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Holiday Plumbing Tips to Prepare for Family & Friends

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Christmas won’t be far behind. Between those two holidays, 85 million people travel to ...

Frozen water shut-off valve | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Memphis

Tips for Winterizing Your Pipes

As native Memphians, we all know that winters in our community aren’t typically harsh unless you count the occasional ice storm ...

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Which Plumbing Tool is Best for Unclogging Drains?

You’ve probably been wondering how we work our magic on your plumbing. Come on! You know a “magician” never reveals tricks of the ...

3 Types of Plumbing Systems & The History of Memphis Plumbing

Even though there are a few main types of plumbing systems, they serve two purposes: Bringing water in for use and removing ...

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes in Homes

Back in someone’s day, clay pipes were the norm for both water supply and sewage clearing. Fortunately, we know how to use ...

Best Plumbing Upgrades for Your Bathroom Remodel

Whether you’re new to your home or it’s time for some exciting improvement projects for a space that you’ve been making work, ...

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What in the World is a P-Trap?

If you’re not in the plumbing industry, there are lots of terms that can go over your head. The same is true in any industry ...

How to Prevent Freezing Pipes During a Memphis Cold Spike

Avoid the Dreaded Pipe Burst Memphis might have mild winters most of the time, but it’s not unheard of for frigid weather to occur ...

Best Plumbing Upgrades for Your Home Remodel

We recently discussed kitchen upgrades you can make that would increase your property value and provide an efficient function to ...

Why Does the Shower Whistle?

Stop The Shower Squealing Once and For All Does your shower shriek like a banshee that’s been banished? It’s quite a pitch and ...

Best Plumbing Upgrades for Your Kitchen Remodel

Increase Your Property Value & Enjoy Your Dream Kitchen Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or your kitchen is not the ...