Plumbing problems can range from minor annoyances to full-blown emergencies. But how do you know when it’s time to call in a professional—immediately? Some issues can wait, while others require urgent attention to prevent serious damage to your home. Here’s how to tell the difference. If you’re facing a plumbing disaster, don’t wait. Quick action can save you from costly damage and stress. For emergency plumbing in Edmonton, AB, trust the experts to handle the situation fast and efficiently.
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Monday, March 10th, 2025Are Drain Cleaning Chemicals Really That Bad?
Monday, October 7th, 2024You see drain-cleaning chemicals everywhere, from the hardware store to the grocery store. Their cultural prominence leads to some interesting questions that we get from customers, such as:
If drain chemicals are everywhere, they must work in some way or another, right?
We understand the logic to this question, but there are a few facts we need to cover to adequately answer this. In short, no, drain cleaning chemicals don’t work, but work is doing some serious heavy lifting in that sentence. When it comes to drain cleaning in Edmonton, AB, the only thing that will comprehensively solve the problem of a clogged drain is calling our team for professional service.
Drain-cleaning chemicals won’t fix your problem, at least not permanently. And here’s why.
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Monday, July 31st, 2023How To Clear Slow and Clogged Drains
Tuesday, November 26th, 2019DIY and Professional Plumber Solutions
You know the signs–you find yourself standing in an inch of water during your morning shower. Or you bend down to rinse your toothbrush and get a sniff of musty leaf from the sink? Yes, it sounds like you have a clogged drain. Better to deal with it the moment you notice it, and the earlier you deal with it, the more options you have.
What Do I Need to Know About Hard Water?
Monday, November 18th, 2019How Do I Keep My Appliances and Pipes Clear of Limescale?
Hard water. We know the Edmonton area has it, but what is it and do we need to be concerned?
In short, hard water is water that has a higher than average amount of dissolved minerals. In our area, that’s mostly calcium and magnesium. The calcium and magnesium are not harmful to people or pets, but hard water can have annoying side effects and require some action on your part.
What Is a Tankless Water Heater?
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019Tankless water heaters provide instant hot water, and so are known as demand, on-demand, or instantaneous water heaters. They’ve become a popular alternative to traditional hot water heaters that both heat and store water for later use. Tankless heaters don’t store any water–the water flows through as you need it.