One Hour Rooter’s Plumbing Blog

Hot water is key to many household activities. From cleaning and cooking to bathing and even for use with other appliances, water heaters are one of the most invaluable appliances in your home. [...]

Most of your home’s plumbing system is hidden behind walls, under flooring or underground, making stubborn clogs hard to find. If you’re experiencing blockages or leaks and you have no idea where [...]

As summer heats up, we want to take a minute to remind you how to keep cool during a plumbing emergency. Leaking faucets, slow drains, water heater install or even a clogged toilet are common [...]

Slow drains, standing water, bad odors, wet basements are all signs of a clogged drain. Traditional drain clearing and unclogging techniques involve augers, snakes and harsh chemicals. These [...]

As warmer weather finally melts away the last signs of a Minnesota winter, we begin to see the signs of spring. Longer days, warm sunshine, budding plants, returning birds and rain, sometimes [...]

With April 1st right around the corner, no one wants to look like a fool. And while we can’t prevent you from being the butt of an April Fool’s Day prank, we can help you avoid making these [...]

Your home’s plumbing system is essential to your daily life even though you probably don’t think about it much. That is, unless it stops working. When working properly, it brings you clean water [...]

As temperatures in Minnesota drop below freezing and stay there, you may begin wondering how the extremely cold weather is affecting the pipes and plumbing system in your home. Beyond frozen [...]

Frozen pipes themselves can be a huge problem. Cold temperatures can cause water inside your pipes to freeze. When this happens, pressure builds up inside the pipe that can cause the pipe to [...]

The day after Thanksgiving is a big day for holiday shopping. Unfortunately, it’s also a big day for residential plumbers. The food centered holiday can put a little extra strain on your home’s [...]

An eerie drip, strange creaks, whistling shrieks and loud bangs might sound like spooky fun this time of year, but they could be a serious warning sign that something’s wrong with your homes [...]

Chilly nights, shorter days and changing leaves means autumn is here. It’s time to put away the pool toys and cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa, spiced cider or a pumpkin latte. But before you get [...]