Showing posts with label local Toronto plumber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label local Toronto plumber. Show all posts

Monday, May 11, 2015

Choose Your Local Toronto Plumbers

plumbing-renovation-washroomIt is always a good idea to have the telephone number to your local Toronto plumber in your phone book. After all, you never know when you will need to give your plumber a call. You may be planning a major bathroom home renovation project, and plumbing emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times.
It is a good idea to have a working relationship with a plumber. It is better to know who will be coming to your home in an emergency. This is especially important for single women as they may feel vulnerable letting an unknown man into their home.

Best Value Plumbing

Before you decide on which plumber to contract, you should find out some basic facts. First of all ask if the plumbing service can handle emergency call outs and how much they charge. The best plumbers will always be upfront and honest about any costs related to call outs, and this is the kind of plumbing service you want to deal with on an ongoing basis.

Servicing

The best way to get to know your local plumber is to ask him to carry on some servicing for you. It is a fact that most breakdowns take place when homeowners don't service vital equipment such as boilers on a regular basis. It is sad but true most of us service our cars more often than we service the heating and water systems in our homes.

What makes a good Toronto plumber?

The best plumbers will not only be honest with you about their pricing structure and services provided. They will also be able to provide proof of their qualifications, and prove that they are fully licensed and insured.
It is important to make sure the plumbing service of your choice is licensed, bonded and fully insured - three important points that homeowners forget to consider. Most plumbers are qualified to do the job, but you do get some who are not. Plumbers who are not qualified to do the job can end up costing you a lot of money, and you will have to contract a professional plumber to fix the damage.

Available Services

Before you contact a local plumber, it is a good idea to make a note of all the relevant plumbing appliances in your home. Having a good knowledge of what appliances you have will help you to contract the right plumber. You can make sure that your contracted plumbing service has experience of dealing with your type of installations. The last thing you need in an emergency, or service situation, is to have to contact several different plumbers to help you fix the problem.
A quality plumbing service should be able to install your new washing machine as well as fix your septic tank if it backs up. An experienced plumber should be able to deal with clogged drains and toilets plus water heating systems.

Plumber's Advice

Most Toronto plumbers will be happy to give you ideas on how to cut down on water bills, and options for preventative maintenance. If, you live on a colder zone, preventative maintenance is essential. You want to make sure that all your pipes are in good working order for the cold weather. Plumbing services can also help to insulate pipes to make your home more fuel-efficient.
Plumbers have many services you should take advantage of, and will even be able to give you advice on how to reduce water and heating system running costs. Thanks to modern technology there are different ways to both recycle water and monitor water usage.
Toronto plumbing services have come a long way in recent years, and you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that your local plumber will be able to advise you on simple options how you can reduce your home's running costs.
If you are still looking for trusted plumber, Mister Plumber in Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York specializing sewer repair, upgrade waterline, water service upgrade, drain cleaning, backwater valve installation, lead pipe replacement, re-piping and emergency plumbing, Mister Plumber uses the latest technology to effectively troubleshoot and quickly repair any plumbing problem and offers a fast response and free estimates.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Galvanized Pipes - All About

What are galvanized pipes?

These are iron pipes that are usually covered with a protective layer of zinc. Over time, zinc erodes from the pipes resulting to corrosion building-up on the inside walls. Zinc erosion also results to lead accumulation. The corrosion and lead accumulation result to lower water pressure and lower water quality.Read More

How can you know that you have galvanized pipes?

It's very easy to know. You only need to find the area where your piping enters your home and then scratch it. If the piping is galvanized steel, the scratched area will have a silver-gray color. The area will also have threads.
If you are unable to find the area where the piping enters your home, you should ask your plumber to help you out.

Should you be concerned if you have galvanized pipes in your home?

Yes, you should. This is because you risk having lead in your water.
If you have galvanized pipes and lead service lines, you risk having lead released in tap water. The lead comes from the corroded pipes.
If your lead service lines have been replaced but you still have galvanized pipes, you are still susceptible to leap pollution.

Why is lead released in water even after removing the lead service lines?

Even after removing the service lines, there might still be some metal remnants remaining in the corroded pipes. The unfortunate thing is that the remnants in these pipes might persist for a long time and in some cases they can persist for the remaining service life of the galvanized plumbing.

What are the factors that can increase release of lead from the galvanized pipes?

One major factor is high water flow that removes most of the accumulated lead thus more lead is found in tap water.
Another factor is physical disturbances such as vibration of pipes when they are suddenly turned on or off quickly.
Any modifications or improvements to the plumbing also have great potential of increasing lead release.

What are the effects of lead in water?

Too much lead has the potential of damaging various body systems. For example, it has been shown to greatly affect the nervous and reproductive systems and kidneys.
The metal has also been shown to cause high blood pressure and anemia. The metal also interferes with the metabolism of calcium and vitamin D.

What should you do if you have galvanized pipes in your Toronto home?

The best thing to do is to talk to your local Toronto plumber who will help you come up with a solution.
If you are still looking for trusted plumber, Mister Plumber in Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York specializing sewer repair, upgrade waterline, water service upgrade, drain cleaning, backwater valve installation, lead pipe replacement, re-piping and emergency plumbing, Mister Plumber uses the latest technology to effectively troubleshoot and quickly repair any plumbing problem and offers a fast response and free estimates.
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