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Kids and Your Plumbing

Kids are naturally curious. After all, every experience and interaction has a new and exciting outcome. The Raider Rooter team knows from personal experience that kids are fascinated with plumbing.

Plumbing Tips for Landlords

Plumbing problems are inevitable. It’s easy to maintain your system when you are the only one using it, but more difficult when you are relying on the behavior of tenants. Luckily, by partnering with them, many major problems can be avoided. These five tips will have everyone working together to keep your systems in tip-top […]

2020’s Most Valued Plumbing Tips

Plumbing is an essential part of everyday life. It doesn’t just provide comfort and convenience. It also supports good health and hygiene, preventing disease. After all, without properly maintained and functioning plumbing, septic tanks would back up, dishes and laundry would go unwashed, and showers would be ice cold. And who wants that?! We know […]

The Six Worst Things to Dump Down a Garbage Disposal

The garbage disposal is one of the kitchen’s most convenient features. But perhaps the name “garbage disposal” gives homeowners a misguided notion of what it can withstand. While this magical contraption was designed to take on plenty, it has its limits. Here are six things to never put in your disposal if you want to […]

Why Is My Drain Clogged? And other common plumbing FAQs.

Often, when a hard-working plumbing system suddenly springs a leak, overflows, or just generally stops working properly, homeowners aren’t sure how the problem started.  To help, we’re answering some of the top questions our plumbers get asked every day and throwing in a few tips to keep your system running smoothly. 

Plumbing Myths Debunked

Thanks to friends, family, and the internet, there’s no shortage of available advice when you’re facing a plumbing dilemma. And while all the information shared is meant to be helpful, there’s a lot of misconceptions and misinformation out there. So, before you attempt to follow some well-meaning advice, learn what’s a useful suggestion and what […]

Plumbing Fact vs. Fiction

We’ve all been on the receiving end of helpful tips and tricks for keeping our plumbing in top shape. In fact, you could probably fill a stuffed up sink with all the tips you’ve heard over the years. But the truth is that some of those tips could actually hurt your plumbing. Here are five […]

Enjoy a Clog-free Thanksgiving With These 4 Tips

Here are a few tips to help you avoid the need for a plumber after this year’s Thanksgiving. A lot of food is prepared, eaten and disposed of on Thanksgiving day. This is where clean up and leftovers can clog your pipes. Many plumbers say the day after Thanksgiving is their single busiest day of the […]