ARS Acquires Two Businesses

MEMPHIS, TN -- American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), the nation's largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, today announced its growth continues with the acquisition of two businesses, The Rooter Works Plumbing & Drains, and My Electric Works.

The Rooter Works Plumbing & Drains provides complete residential and commercial plumbing services in the Columbus and Cleveland metro areas.  My Electric Works offers residential electrical services in the Columbus metro area.

"We are excited to join the ARS/Rescue Rooter family," said co-owners Alex Harrison and Kyle Reed.  "Our teams are passionate about providing the best plumbing and electrical services for our customers, and we look forward to growing our operations' presence in Columbus and Cleveland."

"The Rooter Works Plumbing & Drains and My Electric Works, our first electrical branch in Ohio, are brands that will help us further expand in the plumbing and electrical services area.  We are grateful for this partnership," said Scott Boose, CEO ARS/Rescue Rooter. 

Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 71 locally-managed service centers in 24 states, with approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, visit www.ars.com.