As we roll into mid and late summer here in Minnesota, the hot and humid weather means more thunderstorms. Is your sump pump ready to handle the occasional downpour? Sump pumps allow you to [...]

Trees are a standard for most yards. They provide shade in the summer heat, curb appeal and here in Minnesota, a spectacle of color when the leaves change in the fall. They can also wreak havoc [...]

When cold pipes come into contact with warm, humid summer air they can start to sweat and form condensation. If enough condensation forms, it may begin to drip and create puddles on your floor as [...]

Summer is finally in full swing and for many of us Minnesotans that means vacation time. Whether you’re headed “up north” for a week at the lake or are traveling halfway around the world, there’s [...]

One Hour Rooter would like to extend its deepest condolences to George Floyd’s family, friends, and the Minneapolis community. We are deeply saddened and outraged by what happened to George Floyd [...]

The fresh spring and early summer air gets many homeowners up and motivated to tackle cleaning, maintenance and renovation tasks they’ve put off all winter. It’s also a good time to tackle annual [...]

Inviting a complete stranger into your home during a pandemic isn’t an ideal situation. But then again neither is a burst pipe or backed up sewer line. If you’re wondering whether you should or [...]

A few minutes once a year can add years to the life of your water heater and keep it running safely and efficiently. It may be handy to have a trusted plumber’s number nearby should you run into [...]

Summer means a lot of different things to different people. But when you live in a colder climate like we do in Minnesota, it’s a time to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. [...]

Dear Friends & Valued Customers, We share in your growing concern over the health and safety of your home and family as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve. Many of us have been [...]

Most of us are prepared with our spring-cleaning checklist but preparing your home for the changing seasons goes beyond a deep clean. With warm weather ahead and winter frosts soon behind, it’s [...]

It’s important to perform annual maintenance to most of your major home appliances in your home and your sump pump is no different. A little work now can save you a big pain later if your sump [...]