In plumbing, there are two seasons: “Winterizing” and “The Rest of the Year”. Many people put more thought into hanging Christmas lights than into winterizing their home. As much as we enjoy Christmas lights, we would love, love, LOVE it if everyone would spend a Saturday winterizing their home. It’s time well spent. To help, below is an easy, top-to-bottom, winterization checklist. Plumbing Plumbing is especially […]

In homes all across the Greater Cincinnati area, a faucet is either leaking, has leaked, or will be leaking soon. According to http://www.hometips.com/repair-fix/faucet-dripping.html, there are 4 types of faucets: cartridge, ball, compression and disc. Before tackling a faucet repair, it’s important to identify which type of faucet you have. Typically, single-lever faucets are either a ball-type or a cartridge-type. A faucet with 2 handles (one for […]

When we were kids, grandma’s dark, damp and unfinished basement was a treasure trove of leftover memories from the late 19th – mid-20th century. The pungent smell of mildew and an always-damp concrete floor added to the mystique. Her basement scent – also found in caves and deep in the forest under decaying logs – is forever etched in our memories. Grandma’s basement was a […]

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 19th century adage “The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” has taken on a new edge for the 21st century: “The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain, catch it, and use the water later to reduce your water bill.” In the Greater Cincinnati area, we are blessed with […]

In celebration of our recent water heater sweepstakes, we thought it would be nice to offer a few tips for selecting a new water heater. The water heater engineers at Rheem have an excellent article on selecting a tank based on your fuel type (gas or electricity) and desired tank type (tankless, traditional, high efficiency or others). Read more: http://www.rheem.com/products/water_heating/selection/ In this blog, our focus is […]

Thanks to everyone who submitted a registration through this Allied website. The winner will be notified by email and phone that we will be coming to their home to remove that old clunker of a water heater and install a brand new Rheem 40 gallon unit. That’s the way we roll at Allied Reddi-Rooter… Whether its hot or cold water that you’re looking for, We’re […]

It’s that time of year in Cincinnati…leaves are beginning to turn and we’re up to our ears in free zucchini. Yep, Fall is right around the corner. Before getting all tangled up in Christmas lights, take the time to perform Allied Reddi Rooter’s “10-Point Plumbing Inspection & Maintenance Check”. At least, take a few minutes to check out the links; they are nicely done. Flush […]

When it comes to listing our Top 3 Most Important Occupations, “Plumber” is ranks highly (but “Mom” ranks higher). There’s a good reason why we chose this profession: Plumbers protect the health of the nation – ensuring safe and reliable drinking water, dry basements, and tidy toidies, to name a few. But consider these skills a good, solid a plumber brings to the table: Gas line […]

When it comes to Cincinnati plumbing topics, the availability of clean drinking water in America’s greatest city is a favorite. Recent events in Toledo, Nashville, and LA highlight the importance of having a personal supply of clean water on hand, in case of an emergency. At Allied, we’re delighted to assist faucets of all shapes and sizes in delivering top-rated drinking water to households and […]

Fluoridation in Cincinnati water… It helps! It’s an evil 1950s Commie plot! It’s another “So Cincinnati” must-read debate. We like to make our own decisions in the Queen City. In 1974 we opted (or did we?) to fluoridate our drinking water, so the chemical has been added to our tap water for four decades without fanfare. Well, the stone-turning Cincinnati Enquirer has uncovered yet another […]