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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…

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…

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…

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…