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Upgrade Plumbing Pipes And Skip The Redecoration To Enhance Your Home’s Value

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on August 25/2014 | 0 Comments

Looking To Upgrade Plumbing Pipes? By upgrading plumbing pipes, you can increase the value of your home. If you’re like many of the property owners we know, there’s a good chance that recently, you’ve found yourself looking around your house and wondering what you should be doing before summer comes to an end. You want to take care of any renovations or repairs before the winter cold sets in and renovations become costly and difficult – but where to begin? What’s the most crucial thing you can do for your home that will serve you all year ‘round? How can you know what the right thing to do for your home is? Now, we understand that we might sound a little biased when it comes to this question, but hear us out: there’s a good chance that the thing your home needs most as this summer comes to a close…

Important Plumbing Issues In Southern Ontario Can Be Tricky

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on July 22/2014 | 0 Comments

What Are Some Important Plumbing Issues? Important plumbing issues have to be addressed in a timely manner. When you need a plumbing job done quickly and well, it can seem like a life-or-death situation – and in many cases, a well-timed visit from a reliable and skilled plumber really can be the difference between damage to your property or belongings and the relief of knowing that everything in your home is as it should be. However, when you don’t know who to call, finding a reliable local plumber who won’t take advantage of you, overcharge you or do shoddy work in the name of speed can seem like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be. At HY-PRO Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, we pride ourselves on offering plumbing services to homes and commercial properties all across Ontario, with an emphasis on high-quality work as well as reducing the…

Why You Should Choose a Local Plumber

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on June 27/2014 | 0 Comments

Hiring A Local Plumber? Hiring a local plumber can be hard work, especially when it comes to hiring a local plumber to help with plumbing repairs when you have an emergency situation in the house. DIY tricks are always discouraged because plumbing, as a profession, requires a high level of skill and training. Plumbers have to go through rigorous apprenticeship training before they can perform full time jobs, and this is the biggest reason why you have to hire a professional plumber. You can’t afford to take chances, so get the benefits of professional services that will be carried out to the fullest degree. Common Problems That Require A Local Plumber Common problems in which you need to hire a local plumber could include blocked taps, leaking faucets, clogged sinks, and drains, stopped up toilets, erratic water pressure in the shower, smelly drains, regurgitating drains and many more unpleasant circumstances…

Why You Should Always Keep A Licensed Insured Plumber On Hand

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on June 19/2014 | 0 Comments

A Licensed Insured Plumber At Your Fingertips Having a licensed insured plumber at your fingertips will prevent emergencies from getting worse. The reality of life is that a plumbing emergency can happen anytime, day or night. When such an occurrence happens and water damage occurs in your house, you need to have a reliable company available 24/7 to attend to your needs. It’s always more convenient to choose a local company who can be at the job site quickly and provide local references for past jobs. Whether you are a business or homeowner, emergencies like this never happen at a convenient time and having a reliable company, such as HY-PRO Plumbing and Drain Cleaning available to assist helps ease the stress of such a problem. Customers can rest assured that they are calling upon a company which keeps fully a licensed insured plumber and only sends out trained professionals to…

Tips for Installing New Bathroom Fixtures

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on April 16/2014 | 0 Comments

Replacing Bathroom Fixtures? Replacing bathroom fixtures can be costly and frustrating but it doesn’t have to be. Depending on how hard you hunt for the right bathroom fixture, you can find something affordable, appropriate, and gorgeous that suits your décor. The first step is to decide how much you are willing to spend. Once you have this ballpark figure, it will be easier to start shopping. Next, you will need to determine the size and shape of sink that you will need in order to fit the dimensions and placement of various features in your bathroom or kitchen. Tips On Installing Bathroom Fixtures In order to replace a faucet, check first to see how many openings there are in your sink and how far apart they are. Bathroom faucets in particular can have a variety of faucet styles which will need to be matched for ease of replacement. Once you…

How You Can Unclog Sewer Pipes

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on April 07/2014 | 0 Comments

Looking to Unclog Sewer Pipes? To unclog sewer pipes can be a difficult job but with the right tools, it is possible to get it done yourself. The two techniques described below should be enough to unclog most sewer pipes but remember: when in doubt, it is best to call a professional. Plumbing problems can quickly escalate so be sure to stop and call an expert if you run into any complications. How To Tell If Your Main Sewer Pipe Is Clogged The biggest clue that your main sewer pipe is clogged is multiple and simultaneous clogged drains throughout your home. This will usually involve more than one toilet, shower, or sink that is clogged or overflowing in more than one room at the same time. Sometimes a problem can be identified in its early stages if you notice that you frequently have to unclog many drains throughout your home.…

How to Solve Major Drain Problems

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on March 28/2014 | 1 Comments

Prevent Major Drain Problems There are many major drain problems that can be fixed at home by a confident DIY-er but it is important to keep in mind that it is often best left to those with years of training and experience. For one thing, professionals are more likely to be able to see the big picture and accurately assess the cause of your problems in order to come to the right solution. You may be able to fix a small leak on your own but if that leak was systemic of a larger problem you may inadvertently make the situation worse in the long term. That being said, it is also a good idea to have some idea of what is wrong and how it might be solved so that you know what to expect. Steps in Solving Major Drain Problems The first step is to determine which pipe…