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7 Things to Never Pour Down the Kitchen Drain to Avoid Clogs
Most homes with busy kitchens don’t often consider the things poured down the sink. Oftentimes, homeowners wait for clogs to happen to reconsider everything that they pour down the kitchen sink drain pipe. In order to avoid damage costs, it’s time to think things through about kitchen drains. At MidCity Plumbers, we know exactly what to do when clogged drains happen. Here are 7 things to never pour down the kitchen drain to avoid clogs in your kitchen sink drain: 1. Used cooking oil or grease...
How to Unclog a Sink with a Garbage Disposal
Do you have a sink with garbage disposal at home? That’s great! However, there are times when issues with clogging may occur. When you are facing these problems, you’re in the right place! We know exactly how to help with your clogged garbage disposal drain. Find out...
What To Do During a Cold Snap to Protect Your Plumbing
Colder months are coming, and this means that your pipes are more prone to freezing. Freezing and pipe bursting are common problems for most homeowners. While this can be a huge frustration for most of us, there are steps that you can take to prevent yourself from...
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Frost-Free Hose Bibs Installation. A Must-Do In Your Winter Home Checklist
Winter is coming. And all our faucets and water pipes are not safe from freezing and frost. Prevent any water contamination and damages this coming winter by installing frost-free hose bibs. But what exactly are they? Let’s find out. The difference between regular...
Do Greater Vancouver Homeowners Really Need a Backflow Prevention Device?
Are you in the Greater Vancouver area and thinking about whether you need a backflow prevention device? This article is for you! When it comes to the water and drainage systems in Greater Vancouver, homeowners need a proper understanding of the process. After all,...
Quick & Easy Ways to Stop Fall Leaves from Clogging Drain
It is a common issue to have leaves falling and blocking your drain during Autumn and Winter months. Being proactive in maintaining a clean drainage system during these months will help you in the long run. But why? Is it really that important to make sure your...
How to Install a Pop-Up Drain Stopper in a Bathroom Sink
With our everyday routine, we are constantly looking for ways to be more practical in the future. When it comes to bathroom sinks, it pays well to understand the ins and outs of how the drainage system works especially in terms of investing in drain stoppers. While...
What You Need to Know about Water Softener?
Most often than not, Canadian homes and businesses are confronted with plumbing problems concerning hard water. But what is hard water? Simply put, hard water is composed of minerals that can build up through time in the home and commercial pipelines. It contains...
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
Ah yes, flushable wipes. These wipes have gained popularity in recent years due to their “flushable” feature that supposedly prevents clogged toilets and blocked drains. It is undeniable that flushable wipes can give you fast, convenient, and a squeaky-clean feeling...