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Common Plumbing Issues Affecting Southern Ontario

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on May 11/2016 | 0 Comments

Common Plumbing Issues No home is an island. Well, no home with running water is. If you live in Southern Ontario, your municipality has constructed a complicated system that supplies potable water and removes waste water from your home. It’s an intricate system that relies on your home’s individual, indoor pipes and the city’s outdoors lines. This gives and taken means the quality of your municipality’s infrastructure has a huge impact on the health of your plumbing and drainage system. Since so much of their pipes are located outdoors, the particular climate and geography of Southern Ontario can also affect your plumbing. Today we’re going to address the most common plumbing issues that affect homes in your area. Tree Roots Southern Ontario is home to a large variety of tree species. You probably chose to live in your neighborhood for the towering American Elm, Red Maple, or Black Ash that…

A Local Plumber For All Of Your Renovation Needs!

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on May 05/2016 | 0 Comments

Are You Planning On Renovating? Before renovations, you should be consulting your local plumber to ensure your bathroom, kitchen, or whichever area you wish to renovate is prepared. If you’ve spent years living with outdated, faulty, and inefficient bathroom fixtures, there’s nothing as exciting as the moment before you take on its renovation. That enthusiasm might override reason, and you may be tempted to slip on a pair of goggles, grab your sledgehammer, and start taking a few swings. But we advise against that. No matter how big or small your plans are it’s important that you take the time to consider your options. It’s the only way to ensure your upgrades don’t turn into new annoyances. For some, renovating the bathroom is as simple as outfitting the sink and shower with new faucets. For others, it’s a total override of the entire room involving changes to the layout, tiling, and…

Preventative Plumbing Care With Our Experienced Plumbers

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on April 25/2016 | 0 Comments

Plumbing Care With The Pros Keeping up with daily plumbing care should be a priority. Keeping the various components of your plumbing clean is an easy way to keep your system happy and healthy. It’s also a great way to be aware of any changing conditions or developing issues so you can take the appropriate repairs to avoid a disaster. Unfortunately, even the best preventative measures can’t stop your home from becoming a plumbing nightmare should luck be against you. In which case, a well-timed visit from one of our emergency plumbers can help you control the situation and return your home back to normal. No amount of drain cleaning will help you if you’re up against Mother Nature. The fact of the matter is, when it comes to weather and geography, she always wins. One of the most common issues behind the emergency calls that we receive has to…

A Bathroom Cleaning Check List

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on April 14/2016 | 0 Comments

The Importance Of Bathroom Cleaning Many do weekly bathroom cleaning for hygiene purposes and prevention of stains. As winter comes to a close and spring finally starting to bloom, it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter doldrums and think about the state of your home. Draft up a spring cleaning list, so you can perform a few badly needed deep cleans around the house – and a few repairs too! It’s natural for your bathroom to make its way to the top of your to-do list. It’s a heavily used room that can need a lot of TLC, even if you keep up with cleaning it on a regular basis. As you prepare for an afternoon of scrubbing and mopping, don’t be shy to take a closer look at your plumbing’s health. A quick inspection of your washroom can ensure your plumbing matches your spotless cleaning job. A…

A Stinky Sink & Its Solution

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on April 08/2016 | 0 Comments

Ever Had A Stinky Sink? A stinky sink is something we never think about until it happens. Every day, you fill the sink, wash your hands, and carry on your day without a second thought for the intricacies behind your bathroom’s drain. It’s a whole different story when something interrupts your usual routine. We’ve talked about the reasons why your sink might not be draining, but a clog isn’t always the source of your problems. A free flowing drain can still cause you headaches if it’s particularly dirty and has an odor throughout your bathroom. You can’t ignore it any more than you could a clog. You need to follow a few simple tips to get your drain back to normal. Your bathroom sink sees a lot more than just water flowing down its drain. Soap, toothpaste, hair, shaving cream and other toiletries make their way down the drain and…

Why Hire A Licensed Plumber?

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on March 21/2016 | 0 Comments

It’s easy to fall into the wrong hands when you hire outside plumbing contractors to get your pipes fixed. But when it comes to your home’s plumbing system, you certainly don’t want to cheap out in the event of a sewer backup or pipe burst. If you don’t have a reliable, licensed plumber near me on your speed dial, we highly recommend that you do your research now. At Hy-Pro Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, we only hire certified, licensed service professionals for any job that you need taken care of, from drainage issues to running toilets and leaky water heater…

Most Common Problems Befalling Sump Pumps

Posted by Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning on March 14/2016 | 0 Comments

Problems With Your Sump Pump? Your sump pump is a unique part of your drainage system, in that, in the best-case scenario, you’ll never need to use it. Nevertheless, in the case of emergencies, it can be an indispensable tool that prevents costly water damage. It does this by removing flood waters from your basement and rerouting them to a drain pipe or dry well via a discharge pipe. This, of course, only occurs when your sump pump has been well maintained and kept free of mechanical errors. In our mission to maintain the sump pumps across the GTA, we’ve seen our fair share of issues afflicting this particular machine. We’ve seen and repaired old, new, good and bad sump pumps during our many years of operation. Below are some of the four most common problems that our plumbers have encountered. Power Failure Like any other appliance in your home,…