Licensed & Insured Plumbers in Saanichton, British Columbia

If you’ve noticed a dripping faucet, worn parts like valve seats and washers could be to blame — caused by overtightening your faucet and even mineral build-up. You may experience water leaking out of your faucets if you have high water pressure, which is affecting the water flow in your pipes and causing it to need another escape route — typically out of your taps. Loose components can be a common cause of faucet leaks, especially around the base, generally caused by loose packing nuts and adjusting rings that require adjustment. We’re a nation of DIYers, but our DIY attitude can sometimes be our downfall when improper installation of faucets can lead to leaking over time — always hire trusted plumbers.

Some cases of low water pressure are caused by your home’s water shutoff valves not being entirely open — opening them up can generally solve the problem and reinProvince full water pressure. Call a plumber if a pipe obstruction is the cause of your low water pressure since the risk of a burst pipe or damage can be high. If you’ve noticed that your water pressure is quickly changing from high to low and back again with minimal transition time, talk to a service professional about a failing pressure regulator. Call a trusted plumber if you believe a leaking pipe may be causing your water pressure issues after ruling out other causes.

A slow-draining sink can be a frustration you’d rather do without, so contact a trusted plumber to take care of the issue for you. Try baking soda and vinegar in your slow-draining sink since these home ingredients can help clear clogs caused by soap scum and grease build-up. Plumbing snakes are a standard tool for plumbers and homeowners alike – you can use them to pull clogs out of drains that cause slow-draining sinks and showers. Debris can build up in the P-trap under your sink, which can result in slow drainage and requires cleaning by you or a plumber.

It can be easy to avoid leaks by booking regular plumbing maintenance with a trusted professional, such as water heater flushing and drain cleaning. Maintain healthy pipes and reduce the risk of leaks by being mindful of what enters your plumbing system – avoid materials like coffee grounds, paper products, grease, and eggshells. Check your water pressure frequently or install a water pressure regulator since high water pressure can damage your pipes and cause leaks. Harsh Canadian winters can cause water in your pipes to freeze, so avoid costly damage by insulating, sealing, and covering any exposed plumbing.

The fastest and easiest way to diagnose and remedy an unpleasant sink odour is by contacting your local plumber to take care of it. Drain clogs can commonly cause bad-smelling sinks because they harbour and feed bad bacteria that will then multiply and produce pungent waste. Pay attention to your P-trap the next time you smell an unpleasant odour from your sink because they can dry out and let sewer gases into your home, producing a sulphur-like smell. Pay attention to your garburator after noticing awful sink smells since any bacteria or rotting food on its blades could be the cause of it.

If you only have an average-sized water heater but above-average hot water needs, some people in your household won’t get the hot water they need. Inspect your water heater’s thermostat to ensure it’s set correctly for adequate hot water, but avoid setting it higher than 60°C. As soon as you notice a lack of hot water from an older water heater, contact a plumber to discuss a possible broken gas valve, thermostat, or heating element. Ask your local plumber if your older pre-1997 water heater could have a dip tube since the failure of this part results in cold water entering your pipes.

Leaky fixtures, faucets, and pipes commonly cause high water bills, even when innocuously dripping — contact a trusted plumber to rule out (or in) these problems. Your outdoor irrigation system could be to blame for a high water bill if it isn’t on the right setting – leading to excess consumption and wasteful runoff. Many of our most convenient home appliances, like water heaters, ice makers, and dishwashers, can become sources of water waste when not working at their best. A leaking toilet isn’t always obvious, but it can result in the loss and wastage of hundreds of litres of water that is causing your water bill to be higher than average.

• Turn off water and electricity: Don’t delay turning off your water and electricity after a pipe bursts in your property to keep yourself and others safe.
• Contact a plumber: Contact a trusted plumber in your area as soon as possible to help manage your burst pipe situation.
• Clean up the water: When you get the ‘all clear’ that your water and power are turned off, start cleaning up standing water unless you believe it contains sewage.
• Document the damage: The more evidence you have for your insurance company, the better your chances of having them cover the costs of a burst pipe, so take photos and videos and document losses.

When your toilet’s overflow tube is too short, your toilet can run continuously, often seeing the need for a new flush valve installed by a trusted plumber. Faulty floats in your toilet can be to blame for overfilling since their job is to tell the fill valve that the tank has enough water. After ruling out water level-related woes, inspect the rubber part called the flapper in your toilet tank since it can cause water to leak or escape when it wears out. Damaged float arms can contribute to toilets that continue to run because they are only thin pieces of metal that can sometimes get bent out of shape.

Depending on where you live, you may have a water valve inside your house that you can quickly turn off without tools by turning the valve clockwise. Your property may have underground water meter box containing a water valve – use a pentagon socket wrench to remove the security bolt and open it to turn off the water. Having access to a water meter key or a pair of pliers can be worthwhile so you can turn off the water valve inside your outdoor water meter box. Some water valves can be hard to locate or turn off, so contact a plumber in your area for a helping hand.