Haiti Trip Inspires Mr. Rooter(R) Plumbing's Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes

Press Release Source: Mr. Rooter On Tuesday May 31, 2011, 3:56 pm EDT

WACO, TX--(Marketwire - 05/31/11) - One year after Mr. Rooter purified the water for Haitian earthquake victims, the plumbing company promotes a Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes worth $5,000.

The winner will receive plumbing fixtures that conserve water and save money. Mr. Rooter Plumbing's Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes also gives the plumbing company a way to educate consumers on being Water-Wise? around the house.

"As we taught Haitian women how to test and purify their water, we realized how lucky we are to have clean, fresh water," said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. "We no longer take water for granted."

To promote its Water-Wise? initiative, Mr. Rooter Plumbing partnered with Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, who donated the products. These fixtures will make one lucky winner's bathroom more environmentally friendly.

The grand prize includes:

Toilet

• Has the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense label.
• Uses 1.28 gallons per flush compared to the standard toilet's 1.6 gallons.
• An average family of four will save 8,000 gallons per year.
• Available in white or bone.

Up to Two Bathroom Sinks with Faucet Fixtures

• Have the EPA's WaterSense label.
• Has a 1.5 gallons per minute aerator compared to the standard 2.2 gallons.
• Fixtures available in chrome or brushed nickel.
• Sinks available in white or china.

Shower Valve

• Shower head is 2 gallons per minute compared to the standard 2.5 gallons.
• Available in chrome or anti-scald.

"These bathroom fixtures allow us to make a difference every time we flush the toilet, take a shower or turn on a faucet," said Fawn Barlow, marketing manager at Mr. Rooter Corporation. "It feels good to do something healthy for the environment."

Mr. Rooter Plumbing's Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes ends on June 13. Mr. Rooter plumbers will install the new products for the winner at no charge. To enter, visit www.mrrooter.com/sweepstakes.

About Mr. Rooter�:
Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company with approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500" and Franchise Times Top 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.com and www.mrrooter.ca.

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