Chemical drain agents falsely promise users seamless solutions and the immediate removal of all clogs. The truth of the matter is that these lye-based chemical drain cleaners are dangerous household products that are more harmful than beneficial. Approximately one hundred and fifty million dollars are spent per year on the chemical drain industry alone. Much …
If you are a Toronto homeowner, you are well aware of all the things that can go wrong with your home’s plumbing. If you are particularly handy around the house, you may even be able to fix certain issues, like a leaky faucet. There are many plumbing problems, however, that are always best left to …
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What is a main drain clog? The drain pipe that leaves your house to join the sewer system is commonly referred to as the main line or main drain. It is absolutely vital that it stays clear, or it could spell disaster. A clog formed by debris in your main drain needs to be addressed …
When a serious plumbing issue strikes your home, such as a clogged toilet, backed up sewer line or leaky pipe, one of the first questions people often ask, other than “how soon can this be repaired?” is “how much is this going to cost to repair?” Being concerned about price is perfectly understandable, but can …
If you’ve ever hired a plumber, you might have asked yourself the following questions at some point: how come plumbers charge more than other tradespeople? What is it about plumbing that requires service fees that are so high? You might especially wonder this after you notice that the job only took a couple of hours, …
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Plumbing problems never happen when it is convenient. They seem to always happen right when you have no time, no money or no patience to deal with them. Calling a licensed Toronto plumbing contractor is always the best course of action, but in order to not have to make that call as often, use the …
The problem of clogged sinks, jammed toilets, pipe bursts and faulty water systems not only plague Toronto households but business establishments as well. They can impact any industry negatively, thus, the birth of commercial plumbing services. Your professional Toronto plumber can offer a number of benefits to your businesses depending on the extent and nature of the …
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Whirlpool bathtubs have been around since the 1960s and until recently have remained unchanged. Although the basic concept of the whirlpool bathtub has remained the same, today’s jetted bathtubs are filled with innovative features and designed to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are comfortable and relaxing. The basic jetted tub comes in two different forms: the drop …
Here’s a checklist that you can use to do your own pre-inspection on your plumbing. There’s no reason not to check your Toronto home out yourself before you hire a certified home inspector. This way you can compare notes and ask questions. He will give you a thorough report on the home’s condition. Between what you found …
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Plumbing Vents in Toronto A plumbing vent is basically a special pipe (or network of pipes) that leads from an appliance located inside your Toronto home to the outside of your home. Although not always, many of these will lead to the roof. Also, many vent pipes are comprised of more than one pipe. So what purpose …