Sep
6
2023
The Worst Things to Put Down Your Drain (based on actual experience)
OK, friends of ClearView Plumbing, today’s post on the worst things to put down your drain is admittedly a bit self-serving. Imagine this: It’s Thanksgiving day (maybe this is a bit too familiar), and you’re just sitting down for a lovely meal with your family. The turkey’s perfectly roasted, and everyone’s enjoying one another’s company (so far). … ContinuedBlog
Sep
6
2023
Picture this. It’s a subzero Monday morning. You’ve hit the snooze button six times—and if it weren’t for your spouse threatening to suffocate you in your sleep, you would’ve hit it a seventh time. Instead, you sigh deeply, toss back the covers, and scurry to the bathroom. You turn on the shower, wait for the glorious … Continued
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Sep
6
2023
Ten thousand dollars. That’s the average insurance claim related to “water damage and freezing,” according to the Insurance Information Institute. Each year, one in 50 homeowners will file such a claim—and we’re guessing that you, like all Calgary plumbing customers, would rather not be that “lucky” one. In fact, you’d rather not endure the hassle of any sort of insurance claim, … Continued
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Sep
6
2023
If you’re in your basement or near a floor drain and detect an odour that doesn’t smell like roses, you may be smelling sewer gas. Sewer gas, a by-product of decomposing waste, is a foul-smelling mix of gases. The toxic mix includes ammonia, methane and hydrogen sulphide that creates a rotten egg odour. Sewer gas … Continued
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Sep
6
2023
Everyone at some point in their life runs into a plumbing issue. You can be the most responsible homeowner in the world and still suffer from pesky clogs. Clogged drains are a real nuisance and can be expensive, smelly messes. If your home is suffering from backed-up sewer or clogged pipes and you simply cannot find the cause, check … Continued
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Sep
6
2023
How to Avoid Costly (and Dangerous) Consequences of Playing Plumber! With the dawn of YouTube and Pinterest, most of us have tried—and failed—at a DIY project or two (or 27). Regardless of our past “nailed it” moments, we’re nevertheless tempted to take DIY to a new level when we think it’ll save us serious cash … Continued
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Sep
5
2023
Nothing is more disturbing than stepping out onto your lush green lawn to find yourself standing ankle-deep in water. When this occurs it is a sure sign something is wrong with your plumbing. Here are some of the reasons your yard might be soggy and what to do about it. Find the Source First things … Continued
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Sep
5
2023
You’ve probably heard of a P-trap – it’s that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) that acts as a water odour preventer. The P-traps main purpose is to prevent sewer gasses from escaping into your home. The curved portion of the P-trap holds water and traps sewer gas. Water and waste … Continued
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Sep
5
2023
If you notice your toilet isn’t flushing properly, it could be a tank issue. Lift the lid (if it’s accessible) of your toilet tank and take a look inside. This tank runs clean water, which helps your toilet flush. If the tank is empty, there could be a problem. At ClearView Services we specialize in … Continued
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