Roto Rooter of Northern Michigan

Company Overview

Roto-Rooter of Northern Michigan focuses on:
- Drain Cleaning
- Grease Trap Maintenance
- Septic Tank Pumping & Care
- Water System Solutions
- Emergency Service 24/7
- Licensed & Insured

In 1933, Samuel Blanc invented a unique sewer cleaning device using a 1/6 HP Maytag washing machine motor, roller skate wheels, and 3/8"" cable to operate the blades. This machine employed a mix of specialized blades, known as ""knives,"" to eliminate tree roots from sewer lines. Digging was not required. In the next year, Lettie, Sam's spouse, officially named the prototype the ""Roto-Rooter.""

Established in 1935, Roto-Rooter is recognized as the leading provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water restoration services in North America. In 1980, the Blanc family transferred ownership of Roto-Rooter to Chemed Corporation, and the company relocated its headquarters to Cincinnati. Even after the move, Roto-Rooter kept manufacturing its well-known drain cleaning machines, cables, blades, and additional parts at its West Des Moines, Iowa factory.