A clogged sewer line is a red flag for bigger problems. If left alone, a small clog grows into a big clog, and the bigger the clog, the bigger the maintenance bill. Blocked sewer lines are inconvenient for many reasons. They can impede water flow, and drainage and cause nasty backups in your plumbing. At ClearView Services, we deal with …
Water dripping from a hot water heater is a bad sign. Hot water heaters work in our homes all day without a second thought. Sometimes a leak can go on without even being noticed. As soon as you recognize puddles or dripping water around the tank, it’s time to take action. So, why does your water heater leak, and what …
If you’re like most of us, you can probably remember the day—with perfect clarity—when you discovered your toilet was clogged. It was probably a Saturday, and maybe you were just getting home from work when you realized your bathroom needed evacuation. Maybe it wasn’t a day like that for you. Maybe you’ve never had to deal with a clogged toilet. …
Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At ClearView Services, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Calgary area, and it’s important to us that our …
Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Calgary, our team at ClearView Services receives plenty of questions about removing rust stains from plumbing. Here we’ll talk a bit about the cause of rust, cleaning methods, and proactive solutions to avoid future rust. Here’s what you need to know to keep your sink …
Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At ClearView Services, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Calgary. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll talk about what causes garbage disposal odor …
If you’re looking to do some home improvement work, you might be thinking what the difference is between caulk and putty. Caulk and putty are two common materials used to fill gaps in walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. While they both do the same job, they have some key differences that make them ideal for different applications. In this article, …
One minute, everything is nice and dry. The next thing you know, you are ankle-deep in murky water. The culprit? A clogged drain. A clogged drain is a nuisance that can potentially cause health hazards. If you are asking if there are ways to detect a clogged drain before a plumbing emergency, there are. Below we present the seven signs …
A garbage disposal is a handy appliance that helps make kitchen clean-up quick and efficient. The impellers break down food morsels and scraps and easily wash them down the drain and out of sight. But when your garbage disposal starts to smell bad, it’s time to find a quick solution before things get out of hand. Let’s review some reasons …
If your bathtub is draining slowly, you’re not alone. Most bathtubs clog for the same reason. And the process doesn’t happen overnight. If you don’t clean your drains regularly, you risk having a serious clog in the future. But the good news is that most drain problems are simple to fix. We’ll see how you can do that. But first, …
