# Petersen Plumbing > Petersen Plumbing is family owned and operated, serving Eugene and Springfield, OR and the surrounding areas. Important notes: - Petersen Plumbing is a locally owned and operated, 4th generation family plumbing business. Our family has specialized in plumbing repairs and small remodels since 1946. - We are the experts in Eugene & Springfield, OR for reliable plumbing repairs, water heater repair and repacement, sewer and drain services, and kitchen and bathroom remodels. - We can do trenchless or traditional sewer relacement and repairs. ## Products - [Water Heaters 1](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/services/water-heaters.html): Expert water heater repair, replacement, and installation in Eugene & Springfield, OR. We handle all models, including electric, gas, tankless and heat pump water heaters. - [Sewer and Drain Cleaning 2](https://petersenplumbingoregon.com/services/drains-sewers.html): Professional sewer and drain services, including clog removal, camera inspections, hydro jetting, and trenchless sewer replacement for Eugene and Springfield, OR homeowners. - [Plumbing Repairs 3](https://petersenplumbingoregon.com/services/repairs.html): Water heaters, plugged drains, clogged toilets, leaky faucets, water leaking behind a wall, broken pipes, we do it all! ## Blog Content - [Can I Flush Antibacterial Wipes? 1](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/can-i-flush-antibacterial-wipes.html): Experts tell us that we should only put two things down a toilet - human waste (of course) and toilet paper. NOTHING ELSE. - [Don't Flush That! 2](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/dont-flush-that.html): Whatever you put down the drain has to: go through the sewer without clogging it, and decompose safely and quickly. That means no paper towels, no so-called ‘flushable’ wipes, no diapers, no grease, no cooking oils or food materials, no expired medicines, no chemicals, paints, automotive oils… nothing but human waste and toilet paper. - [Don't Let Winter Chew on your Pipes! 3](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/dont-let-winter-chew-on-your-pipes.html): Protect your pipes from winter wildlife BEFORE it gets cold! - [Root Out Drain Line Problems 4](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/root-out-drain-line-problems.html): Learn how to protect your pipes and drains from tree roots. Learn what NOT to plant over the septic tank! - [What is Orangeburg Pipe? 5](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/orangeburg-pipe.html): What is orangeburg pipe, and why should you care if you have some? - [What is Trenchless Pipe Boring? 6](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/what-is-trenchless-pipe-boring.html): This is how we ran 300 feet of 1" PVC schedule 40 pipe up a rocky hillside thru trees, without having to dig a trench. - [Washer Valve Blowout! 7](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/washer-valve-blowout.html): Sometimes, small investments in quality parts can prevent a very expensive emergency in the future. It’s often smart to install quality parts in the first place! - [Cover Your Outside Faucets! 8](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/cover-your-outside-faucets.html): Protect your outside faucets, hose bibbs, and pipes BEFORE the freezing weather hits! - [Winter Tips 9](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/winter-tips.html): Here are some things that you can do NOW to reduce your chances of frozen or broken pipes this winter! - [Is a Tankless Water Heater Right For Your Home? 10](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/tankless-water-heaters.html): There are a lot of different water heater options on the market. Tankless water heaters are a viable, useful, and economical option. - [Should you buy a Heat Pump Water Heater? 11](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/heat-pump-water-heaters.html): Heat pump water heaters are very popular these days. Many public and private programs exist to help make heat pump water heaters affordable for almost everybody. - [The New Water Heater Energy Standards 12](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/water-heater-energy-standards.html): Since you’ll probably have to replace a water heater at some point, you should be aware of the new federal regulations that affect them. A little planning now can save you money and effort later. - [Water Heater Rebates Available Now! 13](https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/articles/water-heater-rebates.htm): You may be eligible for a large rebate! Several local utilities are offering rebates on heat pump water heaters right now! ## Company - [About us](https://petersenplumbingoregon.com/about/): Petersen Plumbing is family owned and operated, serving Springfield & Eugene, OR. We've specialized in plumbing repairs, water heater repair and replacement, drains and sewers, and small remodels since 1946. - [Contact](https://petersenplumbingoregon.com/contact/): How to reach our team and get in touch - [Our Reviews](https://petersenplumbingoregon.com/reviews/): Read reviews from our customers