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Clearing The Way: The Importance of Professional Drain Snaking

Posted by [email protected] on August 18/2023 | 0 Comments

The Benefits of Hiring Drain Snaking Services Imagine waking up to a clogged sink, water pooling around your feet as you shower, or a foul odour permeating your home. These plumbing nightmares can turn any homeowner’s day into a disaster. But fear not! There’s a superhero in the plumbing world ready to save the day—drain snaking. When it comes to maintaining healthy and functional plumbing systems, drain snaking is an essential service that should not be overlooked. It involves the use of specialized tools, such as augers or drain snakes, to remove blockages in commercial pipes or household clogs in your plumbing system. Whether it’s a stubborn hairball in the bathroom drain or a buildup of grease in the kitchen sink, it is a reliable and efficient method to restore proper water flow. By addressing the root cause of the problem instead of relying on temporary fixes, augering ensures that…

How To Get Rid of Drain Flies For Good: A Homeowner’s Guide

Posted by [email protected] on August 18/2023 | 0 Comments

Getting Rid of Drain Flies Drain flies are a real pain in the neck for anyone who spends a lot of time in their kitchen. It’s not that they’re dangerous, loud, or prevent you from using your sink—they’re just downright annoying, and they multiply fast. If you have fruit flies in your drains, it’s a sign you have rotting food stuck in your drain line. The funny thing about drain flies is that one day they just seem to appear out of thin air. It’s not just one, but many that hover around the opening of your drain, venturing over to any food you have sitting out for casual consumption and laying their eggs to multiply further. In other words, these fast-spreading insects are tough to get rid of, not to mention disgusting. Since you’re here reading about how to get rid of drain flies, you’ve probably tried a few…

Tank Vs Tankless Water Heater: Pros and Cons

Posted by [email protected] on May 30/2023 | 0 Comments

Tank Vs Tankless Water Heater: Pros and Cons Have you ever run out of hot water mid-shower? You likely have a tank water heater. Frequently found in regular homes, tank water heaters heat up gallons of water for daily use. But when that tank doesn’t fill and heat fast enough, you’re left waiting while cold and wet. In the debate of tank vs tankless water heaters, tank versions aren’t all bad. If you live alone, you’ll likely have all the hot water you need. Plus, they don’t come with all the expensive upfront costs of a tankless unit. The decision of whether to choose a tank vs tankless water heater is a big one. In this post, our Ontario plumbers from Hy-Pro Plumbing and Drain Cleaning will walk you through the water heater differences. Plus, we’ll also show you how each unit works and what you can expect in terms…

Clogged Drain Repair: What You Need to Know to Fix Blocked Drains

Posted by [email protected] on May 12/2023 | 0 Comments

Few plumbing problems are more common — and more frustrating — than a clogged drain. Are you currently suffering from the effects of soft blockage build-up? Do you need some professional drain cleaning tips? Are you wondering what options exist for decreasing your future blockage risk? All of that information is essential for everyone with toilets, sinks, and utility drains. Drain clogs affect all properties in Southern Ontario. Older buildings are certainly more susceptible, but every local property owner is at risk. Nobody is safe from bad pipe jams, no matter what type of building you live in or where…

Trenchless Water Line Services Explained

Posted by [email protected] on May 12/2023 | 0 Comments

regional rural water supply pipeline in trench.

Did you know that the water supply main running under your property is your responsibility? Ontario’s service lines are divided between two groups. Those leading from a public main to your property borders are owned and maintained by city services. The sections that lead from property boundaries to homes are owned by homeowners — and it’s their responsibility to maintain, repair, and replace them. Water pipe services are also split between two related groups: traditional methods and trenchless methods. Traditional methods require more digging, take longer, and create additional landscaping damage. Trenchless methods were designed to eliminate those issues and…

Ontario Sewer Pipes Repair

Posted by [email protected] on April 24/2023 | 0 Comments

The most wretched of plumbing problems for Ontario residents is a sewage backup in which you have to evacuate your humble abode. Imagine this–raw and contaminated wastewater being upchucked back into your basement and plumbing fixtures including your sinks, bathtubs, showers, shower heads, and then some. A home’s sewer line consists of all the pipework located deep underneath the ground which includes the main sewer lateral which is connected to the municipal sewage system. Lately, if you’ve noticed the piping in your house seems to have fallen into disrepair, for example, with multiple, sluggish, or backed-up drains this is something…

The Importance of Sump Pumps

Posted by [email protected] on April 06/2023 | 0 Comments

flood due to sump pump that needed repairs was ignored

Why Sump Pump Repairs Can’t Wait Your city has had a considerable amount of rain recently, but have you thought about the working condition of your sump pump? Do you even have one installed on your property? If you do not have the answers to these questions, it’s a smart idea to find them quickly so you can get sump pumps repair by an Ontario plumber. Whether or not you’re currently experiencing wet weather, assessing the condition of your sump pump is an important part of home maintenance that can help prevent flooding and structural damage. What Is A Sump…

Sump Pump Maintenance: How To Test A Sump Pump

Posted by [email protected] on March 22/2023 | 0 Comments

Ever since ancient times cities have prevented flash floods by taking the necessary safety precautions, for example, through structural parameters by constructing walls, dams, dykes, and even tree planting to stop soil erosion. It’s no different today except for the fact we have advanced plumbing technology to readily prevent flood water from invading our homes, for example, through a sump pump device. Ontario enjoys a humid continental climate including hot, muggy summers which peak in July, and cold, frigid cold snaps the longest of which are in January and February. In springtime, it’s also exposed to moderate amounts of precipitation…

Questions to Ask Before You Hire Plumbers in Ontario

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on November 07/2022 | 0 Comments

How To Choose The Right Plumbers in Ontario Nowhere in Canada is safe from issues like clogged drains or burst pipes, certainly not Ontario. Living in Ontario is amazing, but nothing ruins a great day more than leaking water lines and faulty water heaters. It’s hard to enjoy life anywhere when those problems plague your property. Fortunately, Ontario’s property owners are never far from professional solutions for their plumbing systems. Unfortunately, finding a company that has reliable service isn’t easy. There are many plumbing companies across Metro Vancouver. Not all of them offer the same quality of service — or…

Green Plumbing Tips

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on June 22/2016 | 0 Comments

Green Plumbing Green plumbing is a great efficient method to save money and create an eco-friendly household. As global warming becomes an ever-increasing concern in Canada, many homeowners in Southwestern Ontario are investigating ways they can make their homes eco-friendly. While there are certainly large changes you can make to your home to make it greener, things like retrofitting it with solar panels, energy efficient fixtures, and insulation can take a lot of money you don’t necessarily have. We are huge proponents of the idea that every little bit helps, and we appreciate that even small changes to your daily habits can have a huge difference. Running an eco-friendly household doesn’t have to involve an exhaustive list of invasive home renovations, nor does it have to take a huge bite out of your savings. In fact, going green can involve a few minor adjustments to your plumbing habits and you…

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