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Tiling projects often result in grout dust being washed down the drain. The problem? That dust hardens like concrete, causing clogged drain tile that can affect your entire interior drainage system.

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing® shares insight into the urgency of slab foundation leaks, the warning signs, and how plumbers can repair them.

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If you turn on your bathroom or kitchen faucet, only to discover that it’s leaking from around the handles or the base, something inside has gone awry! Worn cartridges are a common cause of faucet leaks.

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Showering should be straightforward, but that can be far from the case if you have a faulty shower cartridge!

Drains

Mr. Rooter Plumbing^® shares helpful information on how to ensure your trap primer is working as it should to prevent dry drains and associated bad smells!

• Trap Primer Purpose and Location: A trap primer keeps drain traps filled with water to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings through dry drains. They’re common in rarely used drains (e.g., garages, basements, vacation homes), and are often required by code for commercial or industrial floor drains.
• Signs of a Failing Primer: Several signs indicate a failing primer, with sewer smells being the most common, followed by a dry trap, a leaking primer, gurgling drains, and inconsistent, limited, or no water flow.
• DIY Maintenance Tips: Check for proper installation, test by activating connected fixtures, inspect for leaks, and clean debris from the outlet every 3–6 months.
• Primer Types: Options include continuous flow, pressure-activated, flush valve-operated, electronic, and manual trap primers.
• Why Drains Smell: Dry P-traps allow sewer gases (like hydrogen sulfide) to escape. Flush them with hot water or clean them with baking soda and vinegar to eliminate odors.