Roto-Rooter

Clog-clearing company

Roto-Rooter is a plumbing and drain cleaning service, originally named for its rotating blade that cuts through tree roots clogging sewer lines.

The trademark has become semi-generic for any drain cleaning service or the equipment used: We had to call Roto-Rooter when the basement drain backed up.

Informally, it describes any thorough clearing out of a clogged or cluttered system.

drain-clearing

clog

Block or wooden shoe

hydrojetting · snaking · sewer line · pipes · backup · overflow · grease trap · hair clog · buildup · debris

brand

plumbing

Water and waste infrastructure

jingle · service call · technician · commercial · residential · licensed · professional · contractor · emergency service · nationwide

plumbing-services

repair

Restore to working order

sump pump · fixture · faucet · toilet · sink · bathtub · shower · garbage disposal · water line · inspection

Categories
  • plumbing companies
Opposites
professional vs. DIY drain solutions

Roto-Rooterplunger

Suction device for clogs

toilet plunger · wire hanger · coat hanger · hot water · Drano

clearing vs. causing blockages

Roto-Rooterclog

Block or wooden shoe

blockage · obstruction · tree roots · grease buildup · hair clog

plumbing service type

Roto-Rooterplumber

Water system tradesperson

Family

root, roots, rooted, rooting, rooter, rooters, roto, rotate, rotation

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G