Toronto Drain & Plumbing Blog

If you’ve spent your Spring and Summer here in the G.T.A, you know we’ve had some absolutely torrential downpours at times over these past months. In fact, a lot of our customers have been experiencing a significant amount of sewer backups in part due to this precipitation. The worst thing about this is that, even [...]

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This tip isn’t so much about preventative maintenance, but can result in the need for a plumber rather quickly. A lot of people make the mistake of using very harsh chemical drain cleaners to try to clear pesky drain issues. In doing this, over time, the drain line can get corroded and cause a hole [...]

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Sewer gas issues typically stem from floor drain traps that have dried up and give off fumes. The simplest solution for this is to get a bucket of water and steadily pour it down the drain to keep the trap seal full. Try to check the water level every few weeks or so, and if [...]

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I can’t tell you how many times we get calls from people with astronomical water bills. One of the simplest and quickest ways to ensure everything is as it should be is through a visual inspection. When no water is being used take a look at the metre reading (make sure to note it, whether [...]

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It’s safe to say we all use our washing machines on a weekly basis, yet we tend to take them for granted from a plumbing standpoint. From time to time, it’s important to take a look at your washing machine hoses to make sure they’re as they should be. If you happen to see a [...]

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By now, you’ve probably heard our jingle on radio stations around the G.T.A, proclaiming “we will clear it, or you don’t pay!™” or seen the advertisement on our website or elsewhere and you may be wondering, just what that means.
Allow me to clarify.:
If your main sewer/sanitary line is backed up, meaning a floor drain, etc, [...]

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Living in the climate we do, the cold weather is certainly a reality that we all must deal with, and with the wintry weather comes the possibility of having to contend with frozen pipes in your home. There are several things that can be done to minimize the prospect of having to experience this, and [...]

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The Home Renovation Tax Credit lets Canadian homeowners deduct 15% of their home renovations bill, up to $1350 in the form of a tax credit for their Canadian income tax returns until February 10, 2010.
You really should be taking advantage of this. Not to sound like too much of a cynic, but when’s the last [...]

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As plumbing and drain guys, we meet a lot of people and answer a lot
of water and plumbing related questions. Here are some answers and
tips you might find valuable
We just moved into a home with a very slow kitchen drain. What causes
kitchen clogs and how do I unclog it?
Fats or greases repeatedly poured or washed [...]

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Fats or greases poured or washed down a drain often cause kitchen clogs. Fatty deposits cool and solidify along the walls of your pipes. Over time, these deposits trap other debris and before long, your pipe is clogged shut. The best tip of all is to not let grease go down the drain! Scrape fats [...]

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