Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service

(on winola)
Contractors in Clarks Summit, PA
Contractors
Plumbers and Heating Technicians

Location

1180 Winola Rd
Clarks Summit, PA
18411

About

In 1933, Samuel Blanc created a funny-looking sewer cleaning machine from a 1/6 HP Maytag washing machine motor, roller skate wheels and 3/8" cable to turn the blades. The device used a combination of special blades or "knives" to cut tree roots out of sewer lines. No digging was required. A year later, Sam's wife Lettie christened the prototype the "Roto-Rooter."

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is the largest provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services in North America. In 1980, the Blanc family sold Roto-Rooter to Cincinnati-based Chemed Corporation, and Roto-Rooter moved its headquarters to Cincinnati. In 1986, Roto-Rooter was spun off as a public company, with Chemed retaining majority ownership. In August 1996, Roto-Rooter again became a wholly owned subsidiary when Chemed bought back all outstanding shares.

Roto-Rooter offers an ever-expanding variety of repair and maintenance services to both homeowners and businesses. Our goal is to be the premier provider of repair and maintenance services. As always, we will continue to listen to customers and expand service offerings to meet and exceed their changing expectations.

Roto-Rooter operates businesses in more than 100 company-owned branch and independent contractor territories and approximately 500 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada. Master independent franchise operations have been established in Japan, Philippines, Mexico, United Kingdom, Hong Kong/China and Indonesia/Singapore.

Latest

Avoid putting bleach down a kitchen drain to unclog or sanitize it if there is a garbage disposal attached. A garbage disposal can splash bleach back up into your face.
Sound familiar? Water is backing up in a drain or toilet, or pooling around a floor drain. The shower is draining slowly. Your drains make gurgling noises, particularly after you run the washing machine or dishwasher. Yes, it’s time to have your drains cleaned.
It's easy to think that a clog is a simple, one-time thing that will completely go away once you've dealt with it, but clogs are the result of a dirty pipe. Full drain cleaning from a drain cleaning expert cleans the inside of the pipes and keeps clogs from happening.
One of the biggest problems in plumbing has always been that it's hard to see the problems without taking the pipes apart, but technology has changed that. Modern drain cleaning experts have access to video cameras that can snake down your pipe and see exactly what's going on.
If you have been in your home for several years, and you have always heard gurgling sounds in the drains even though they do not seem to be clogged, the problem is not with the drains. Rather, it indicates that there is no, or inadequate, system ventilation.
In an older home, tree roots are usually the main cause of a clogged drain. In newer homes, common causes of clogging include paper towels, feminine hygiene products and certain types of toilet paper.
Cast iron is still used in some modern sanitary waste drain lines. Why? It’s strong, durable, and long lasting. Plus, the heavy material, thick-walled construction, and rubber gaskets that join the pipes help muffle the sound of flowing waste water.
Those drain cleaners found in the cleaning aisle of your local grocery store can actually make their way to the area’s water supply, posing a threat to the environment. Hiring professional drain cleaners is the better option.
Depending on the type of clog that is forming in your drain, there are many different tools available that can unblock it. These include motorized rooters, high-velocity water jets, specialized snake devices, and augers and cutting tools.
While plumbing may seem simple to work on, you might be surprised to know that it's actually quite complicated and unpleasant. Aside from complex connections, a plumber will also have to deal with potentially hazardous wastewater.
If you have multiple stories, knowing which drains are working can help locate the problem. If the upper flows are draining, but the lower are not, the issue is with the pipes on the lower level. However, if these lower-level pipes are clogged, they can back up through the lines to the higher floors.
Have you ever heard the phrase "forewarned is forearmed?" The same goes true with your pipes, which is many drain cleaning experts use video cameras to spot current problems and anything that might be an issue before it develops into a full problem.

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Company name
Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service
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FAQs

  • What is the phone number for Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service in Clarks Summit PA?
    You can reach them at: 570-586-5011. It’s best to call Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service during business hours.
  • What is the address for Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service on winola in Clarks Summit?
    Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service is located at this address: 1180 Winola Rd Clarks Summit, PA 18411.