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The Lifesaver for Your Basement: Battery Backup for Sump Pumps

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

Battery Backup for Sump Pumps It’s pouring rain outside, and you’re cozy inside your home, unaware of the impending disaster in your basement. Suddenly, a power outage strikes, leaving your sump pump without electricity. As the rainwater relentlessly pours in, you’re faced with a flooded basement and costly damages. A battery backup for sump pump systems plays a crucial role in preventing basement flooding. When excess rainwater falls, your sump pump removes excess water from the sump pit or the city lines back up. However, during a power outage or when your main unit fails, your basement becomes vulnerable to water damage. A battery backup for sump pump systems is an essential component that every homeowner should consider. A sump pump is instrumental in preventing basement flooding by removing excess water from the sump pit. However, during power outages or when the main pump fails, your basement becomes vulnerable to…

Easy and Effective Techniques for Unclogging A Sink: A Comprehensive Guide On How To Unclog A Sink

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

How To Unclog A Sink A clogged kitchen or bathroom sink can be a frustrating and inconvenient experience. A clogged sink can disrupt your daily routine and hinder your household chores, whether it’s a slow drain or a complete blockage. A clogged sink can be a hassle, but with the right techniques and tools, you can quickly resolve the issue and restore proper drainage. However, you can tackle most sink clogs efficiently with a few simple techniques. Remember to identify the type of clog, gather the necessary tools, and choose the appropriate method for unclogging your sink. Your professional Ontario plumbers at Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning have put together a guide for you to understand the nature of clogged drains. This includes how to unclog a sink effectively. Also, adopting good plumbing maintenance practices will help prevent future clogs and keep your sink functioning optimally. Say goodbye to sink…

Everything You Need to Know About the P-trap Drain: A Plumbing Essential

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

P-trap Drains 101 In the world of plumbing, numerous components work together to ensure the smooth functioning of drain pipe systems. One such crucial element is the P-trap drain. Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or a professional plumber, understanding the importance and functionality of a P-trap drain is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the ins and outs of P-traps, explaining what they are, how they work, why they are an indispensable part of any plumbing system, and provide maintenance tips to keep them in top shape. Trust your local Ontario plumbers from Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning to answer all your questions on this one. What is a P-trap Drain? A P-trap drain or plumbing P-trap, commonly called a P-trap, is a plumbing fixture designed to prevent harmful sewer gases from entering a building through the drain system. Its distinctive shape resembles the letter “P” when…

Plumbing Problems 101: How To Stop A Running Toilet

Posted by [email protected] on May 29/2023 | 0 Comments

Steps To Stop a Running Toilet A running toilet is a situation in which a toilet continues to operate constantly in the background even when it’s not being used. Hence, why we call it a runny toilet; similar to a leaky faucet that drip-drops water subtly, a runny toilet, too, can waste thousands of litres of water per day. But besides increased water consumption and skyrocketing monthly utility bills, a running toilet can result in a sewage water backup and flood, resulting in costly and permanent water and moisture damage. Sooner to later, your walls and floors will showcase signs of mould and mildew growth as they rapidly deteriorate. This is atop, of course, being exposed to contaminated wastewater chock-full of bacteria, pathogens, and germs that you absolutely do not want to be made susceptible to. Our expert Ontario plumbers from Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning have put together a…

Struggling With Low Water Pressure In Your House? Watch Out For These 7 Signs

Posted by [email protected] on May 29/2023 | 0 Comments

Seven Signs You May Low Water Pressure In Your House Despite turning your faucet to the highest output level, do you still receive diddly-squat water? Or do you notice that every time you shower, you don’t receive the effortless waterfall stream from your shower head as you once used to? Does your soap not lather as readily as you’d like? Do your dishes always have stains after being put through the dishwasher’s long wash cycle? These are all reflections of your home’s plumbing system, specifically a drop in water pressure levels. Low water pressure in your house is a phenomenon in which water doesn’t come out from your plumbing fixtures at full capacity and regular speed, usually due to a clogged drain and/or obstruction in the pipe, discoloured rust and corrosion, and other plumbing problems including the faucet’s valve not being fully open, your home’s main shutoff valve is also…

How To Unclog A Bathtub: Use These 6 Effective Methods

Posted by [email protected] on May 29/2023 | 0 Comments

6 Ways To Unclog A Bathtub A clogged drain is one of the most common household plumbing problems for Ontarians. If anything, you will inevitably encounter a blockage in your pipes as a homeowner. Whether you have intentionally brought about this plumbing problem by tossing in solid objects which shouldn’t have been thrown into your drainage lines in the first place or a situation that is not of your own accord, such as intrusive tree roots, there’s no telling when a nasty clog will crop up unexpectedly. A bathroom drain, specifically, can get plugged chock-full of accumulated debris, including soap scum, skin flakes, long and short strands of hair, shaving cream, and other single-use disposable products you may have thrown in. Over time, these items collect, forge, and clump into a solid blockage that readily clings to a certain location within your drainage pipes, stifling the flow of water. So…

Issue with Poly Pipes

Posted by [email protected] on April 15/2023 | 0 Comments

What Are Poly Pipes? The Controversial Plumbing Choice That Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars Poly pipes, also known as polybutylene pipes (or poly b pipes), were once installed in homes and businesses for their main plumbing and water supply. They were made of a plastic resin material (plastic pipe) and were lightweight, easy to install, and relatively inexpensive compared to other plumbing materials. Despite that, using poly-b pipes has since been discouraged or banned in homes due to concerns about durability and potential failure. Our trained Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning technicians know how to identify them and can discuss your options. Depending on the location of poly pipes in your home or business or if you are considering purchasing a property with polybutylene pipes, a replacement should be a consideration. Call one of our friendly and professional staff at 1-877-554-9776 to discuss your situation or to book an…

Get All The Answers You Need From Your Local Plumber

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

Our home’s plumbing system is similar to our gut—which is a long main pipe connected with secondary lines that eliminate waste. In this context, the main pipe is the sewer line that removes liquid waste from our home. Sanitation ensures that our household remains safe and clean. While our pipes are made to last, they require annual maintenance services, along with preventative solutions that include routine repairs to ensure everything is in working order. If you need a local plumber in Ontario,you can count on our top team at Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning to tackle any plumbing issues in…

What Is A Sink Repair & Why Is It A Necessity?

Posted by [email protected] on February 16/2023 | 0 Comments

Imagine getting up first thing in the morning to make your freshly batched brew of coffee only to find the water streaming from your tap is discolored, cloudy, and opaque. Not only is this off-putting but more likely than not you are dealing with a broken kitchenette sink. Our household sink is more than just a place to slough down our used and dirty wastewater. But a standard sink serves as a basin for collecting and culling water from your kitchen or bathroom area so you can effortlessly go about your daily lifestyle including your bathing, grooming, eating, and drinking…

Your Local Source For Leak Detection, Ontario

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on February 10/2023 | 0 Comments

When you suspect a leak, and it isn’t visible, the damage has already been done. Unfortunately, leaky pipes underground or behind concrete take their time before they make themselves apparent to you via warning signs. Whether you are experiencing a drop in water pressure or even clogged drain issues, you need professional inspection and leak detection. Ontario plumbers at Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning are experts in plumbing diagnosis and inspection services. What may take you weeks or a month to conclude, we can determine the root cause within an hour with our specialist tools. From slab leaks to a…

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