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Unclog toilet

Blocked toilet

A clogged toilet is an unexpected hassle for any household. A blocked toilet happens at the most inconvenient time. Maybe it’s midnight or a visitor is coming by. You don’t want your visitor to see that ugly sight. That is why you need a quick solution that will make your toilet working perfectly again.

A blocked toilet problem can be usually classified in two ways. First is the mild one. That is common and a plunger can already do the job. The second is the severe problem. Using the plunger is not enough. What you need to do is to use a drain snake. Professionals can do the drain snaking for you if you don’t want any hassle.

We will discuss the two ways in dealing with blocked toilets. Prepare yourself if you prefer a DIY approach. It could be much easier (and cheap) if you just hire a professional to do the job.

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Unclog toilet – fixing a blocked toilet using a plunger

Let’s first discuss how to do it yourself. Notice that a blocked toilet almost overflows with water. The water and other stuff don’t pass through because of the clogs. A plunger might help you with that.

Here’s how a plunger works. Plunging makes a pressure difference above and below the clog. That pressure difference causes the clog to move. If the clog moves, it has a chance of freeing itself and finding a path downwards. It’s problem solved.

But before using the plunger to unclog toilets, there are a few things you should do first. We’ve mentioned earlier that the toilet might overflow with water. More water won’t solve the problem. That’s why you should not flush again. The problem will be worse if you do that.

What you need to do then is to prepare the area around the toilet. Cover the floor with some newspapers. Plunging might make some of the water splash throughout. Also open the ventilation fan. This way foul odors won’t be much of a problem.

In most cases you might just need a plunger. But it might not work even after several attempts. That means the problem is severe, and the clog is solid. Even after using chemicals it might not be enough to unclog toilet.

Next is you insert the plunger. You push it downward and pull upward. You might need to do this at least 20 times. That’s what it takes before the clog moves and flows further.

Unclog toilet using a drain snake

A blocked toilet might not be solved just by plunging. It’s best to use other methods if you’re tired using the plunger and still nothing happens. One common method is drain snaking.

Here’s how a drain snake works. It enters into the toilet and hooks the clog. The clog might be pushed further or pulled upward. Contrast that to plunging. Drain snaking goes right straight to the problem.

You can readily buy a drain snake from your local hardware store. You can then do it yourself if you have the time. Here’s a warning however. Be careful and try not to damage the toilet surface. You also need to be careful for yourself. A drain snake might cause physical injuries if you’re not careful.

A common type of drain snake is the toilet auger. It’s different than the hand spinner. The hand spinner is not usually suitable for unclogging toilets. The wire might damage the surrounding toilet surface in its path. On the other hand, the toilet auger is the only choice if you want to do it yourself. It has a plastic boot at the end that prevents toilet damage.

AAADrain professionals can help you with that. We will go straight to the problem. We will use a drain snake to unblock and make the restroom available to use immediately. He will skillfully use the drain snake to completely remove the clog. You should let a professional unclog toilet if you want to keep your hands clean.

Instead of doing it yourself, let us, AAADrain professionals handle everything.

Why customers choose us over other companies:
– 15 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area
– Punctuality
– We keep you informed about our work, and work out out solutions together
– Take good care of your property

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Sump pump and backwater valve services

Pros install a sump pump to solve basement flooding problems. Here’s how it works. When water accumulates in the basin, it pumps the water out so the area stays dry.

A lot of homes suffer from below-ground wetness during rainy season. That’s why many people install sump pumps in their basements.

What about backwater valves? These are devices that stop water from coming back into the house. Just like the sump pumps, they also help prevent flooding. The difference is that the backwater valves block the water to ensure a one-way flow. Sump pumps work by mechanically pumping out the water.

When should you install a sump pump?

sump pumpA sump pump will help you prevent basement flooding problems. It will help ensure your basement stays dry. In addition, you also prevent possible basement damages usually caused by water accumulation.

Some people prefer buying and installing sump pumps themselves. But they might make some mistakes regarding the proper selection and installation. There are different sump pumps out there. Each one is best suited for a specific situation.

You have to consider mode of operation (automatic or manual) and pump power. You also need to consider head pressure, voltage, backup system, alarm, and other features. The backup power system is important. That’s because blackouts happen during heavy rains. And you don’t want unexpected flooding during blackouts.

Experienced professionals choose the right sump pump for each situation. They also do proper installation so sump pumps will work perfectly for homes.

Sump pumps are also needed in some commercial and industrial applications. They use sump pumps to maintain the stability of surface soil. Sump pump installations for commercial and industrial uses require professional assistance.

Aside from new installation, some residences might need sump pump replacement. If it’s broken, you need to replace it immediately before heavy rains come. This is to avoid massive basement flooding. If it’s working perfectly before it broke down, you just need to buy the same model. You can also ask assistance from professionals like us.

What about backwater valves?

A backwater valve can also help with basement waterproofing. It works by blocking the water from entering into the house.

City sewer systems can become clogged. Water and sewage will then find an empty drain or pipe to flow into. Those might find a way into your house. Ultimately, that will cause basement flooding problems.

Having backwater valves installed will prevent the problem. They will ensure that there’s only a one-way flow for both water and sewage. Sewer surges do happen. The surge is temporary but they can cause damages to your basement.

If you need backwater valve installation services, you need to contact experienced professionals like our team. New installations require some labor and expertise. Also, they will help you identify other flooding risks at your home.

If you already have backwater valves installed, congratulations. It means you have mitigated the risk of basement flooding. But you might also need proper maintenance for your backwater valves. This is to ensure they will always be working perfectly. Backwater valves may need cleaning right after heavy rains. There could be accumulated debris that are blocking the valves.

You need a complete basement waterproofing solution. Applying adhesives and sealants might not be enough. Homes need protection from sudden flooding. Commercial structures also need protection from both rainwater and groundwater.

With sump pumps and backwater valves, home basements will stay dry. You mitigate basement flooding risks. You also prevent hassles from having a wet basement. Sump pumps and backwater valves will actually help you save time and headaches.

So if you want to avoid basement problems, contact experienced pros now. Prevent mold problems and basement damages. We provide complete waterproofing solutions. We will provide you with a peace of mind. You will never have to worry even during heavy rains.

But don’t wait for the rains to come. If you think there’s a risk of flooding, contact us now. When the rain starts pouring, it might be already too late then. Don’t let that happen.

As a team of experienced professionals, we focus on reliability. We can install and replace sump pumps. Additionally, we recommend and are ready to replace it with a more modern backwater valve.

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Clogged drain cleaning

Clogged drain cleaning is one of the most common requested plumbing services. Why? There is just no way to avoid clogged drains. No matter how careful you are, it will happen. It is just a matter of time.

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Speaking of time, you need to act fast if you want to avoid more costly problems. You can do it yourself or hire professionals to perform blocked drain cleaning. For severe problems or if you don’t have the time, it is recommended to let the experts do the job.

Severe problems can cause damage to surrounding areas. The most common is flooding. Another problem is that clogged drains are just hassles to you and your family. You also don’t want any visitor to see you have problems in your toilet or kitchen sink.

Even for mild problems, you can also ask the help of professionals. Clogged drain cleaning can be laborious. In addition, you might also want to get to the root of the problem. That will ensure you won’t be experiencing the same problem for a long time in the future.

So if you want to clear clogs in your toilet, bathtub, kitchen sink, or floor drain, you need to know how it’s done. This way you will know what is the best solution to your particular problem. Also, you will learn more about when you should ask for help.

First we will talk about mechanical snaking. Next is we will also talk about partial or full drain replacement. Let’s discuss each one:

Clogged Drain Cleaning: Mechanical snaking

Mechanical snaking or simply drain snaking is a straightforward way to remove stubborn clogs. Here’s how it works. The “snake” enters into the drain pipe. Then it breaks out the clog. The debris is then flushed further or pulled out.

Many people resort to using mechanical snakes when plunging doesn’t work. A great advantage of this is that the snakes can enter deep into the drain. They can get to the root of the problem. Contrast that with plunging. If you are using the plunger for more than an hour, maybe a better solution is to try mechanical snaking.

You can actually buy a drain snake from a hardware store. You can hold the drain snake and remove the clogs yourself. On the other hand, you can also ask professionals to do the snaking. They use powerful mechanical snakes that effectively remove clogs.

In many cases, maybe doing it yourself and using a tool from your local hardware store is enough. But in some cases, a powerful drain snake is the best solution. It’s especially effective for removing pretty solid clogs in drains.

Experienced pros can completely remove clogs and unblock drains in a much more cost-effective way. Some people are tempted to use harsh chemicals or try a bunch of different ways to remove clogs. They will try everything themselves to save on cost. However, with pros you can actually save time and money. Not to mention the additional hassles you’ve been spared from.

Now you know what is mechanical snaking. Let’s move on to Partial or Full Drain Replacement.

Partial/Full Drain Replacement

Some clogs can’t be totally removed by mechanical snaking or any other methods. Maybe they just got stuck really well into the drain pipes. Applying much force might also cause more damages to the drain system. Clogged drain cleaning might not be enough to solve the problem.

What is the solution then? You need partial or full drain replacement. This is a much easier solution. Plumbers can identify which parts of the drain system need replacement.

Drain replacement could be the best solution for residential properties. It requires expertise and might need some excavation work.  For commercial and industrial drain systems, partial or full drain replacement could be the only solution. Industrial and commercial drain problems could be much more severe. Clients need expert solutions that remove the problem once and for all.

So if you need clogged drain cleaning or drain replacement services, it’s good to work with plumbing professionals. As a team of honest, friendly, reliable, and experienced pros, we provide the best solutions that solve various drain problems. Let us handle the drain cleaning or replacement if you want to ensure a job well done.

Clogged shower drain

Clogged shower drain

Clogged shower drain? It is a hassle, and a common problem in households and even in commercial areas. Hair, soap, and minerals from hard water normally cause the problem. Dropped items that went through the drain are also one of the causes.

If left alone, clogged shower drains will lead to more problems. Overflowing water can flood the bathroom and damage the surrounding areas. That leads to more expenses. If you want to avoid more expenses and more problems, you need reliable solutions for your clogged shower drain.

Actually, there are a few things you could do on your own to unclog your shower drain. You may manually remove the clog with your hand, drain snake, or plunger. You may also use some chemicals to dissolve and break out the clog.

Blocked bathtub drain solutions

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Let is explore each one and discuss the pros and cons of each:

First is by removing the jammed bathtub clog with your hand. It is simple and easy. You start by removing the drain stopper with a screwdriver. Then you pick up the clog from the inside. Here is the thing. It is hard to see what is beneath the drain stopper even if you’re using a flashlight. You might hurt yourself because you’re not sure what is the clog made up of.

Another method is by drain snaking. Drain snakes are quite flexible and can work their way through drains and pipes. You can readily make a drain snake by using a wire hanger (that is improvising). You can also buy one from hardware stores. However, doing the drain snaking yourself might not remove the solid clogs. Also, if you’re not careful you might damage what surrounds the tub drain.

Plunging might also solve your clogged bathtub drain problem. Just make sure that there are some water surrounding the drain. That will help in making the plunger do its job. You pump a few times and move the handle up and down. It will help in making the clog come near the surface. You can then pick that up and problem solved.

If after several attempts plunging doesn’t do the trick, that is probably because the clogs are pretty solid. Using a plunger is ideal for removing mildly soft clogs. But for solid debris, you need other ways to do the job.

Unclog a shower drain

Aside from plunging, drain snaking, and manual removing, there is another way. It is the use of chemical drain cleaners. They work this way. These chemicals partially dissolve the debris. They will break out the clogs. Then they will move freely through the drain.

Many people advise to start with vinegar, baking soda, and other readily available “chemicals.” These are just mild and won’t cause damage to the drain surroundings. If you’re using harsher chemicals, just be careful and protect your eyes and skin.

For the common clogged shower drain problems, you can do one or two of the above ways. You can readily do them right after reading this. Most clogged shower drains are just caused by accumulated hair. You can easily remove the hair with the above mentioned methods.

However, there are a few cases where you really need to hire plumbing professionals. If the clogs are pretty solid and the problem is persistent, the methods mentioned above might not be enough. It is tempting to use more force or harsher chemicals. It gets tiring and the chemicals might cause personal injuries or damage to your drain.

That is why working with experts could be the best way to solve the problem. You spare yourself the labor and possible dangers. We’re not talking about a short-term solution. What we’re talking about is a long-term one.

Why? Because AAADrain professionals get to the root of the problem. We completely remove the clogs. We also prevent future problems. After we work on the problem, you might not encounter a clogged shower drain again for a long time.

A clogged shower drain is a common problem. And the solutions are simple and easy. You can go for the free or paid (hiring pros) to solve the problem. Just act fast if you don’t want the overflowing water to damage your floors. Also, act fast if you have a family or visitor coming over. You don’t want them to experience the same hassle.

AAADrain is a team of experienced and friendly professionals. We have 15 years of experience dealing with a comprehensive range of problems involving drain cleaning, replacement, repair ,and waterproofing. All our work is insured, and in many cases we provide a 25-year warranty.

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French drain

French drains help in preventing damages to building foundations. A French drain works by redirecting groundwater or surface water away from an area.

If the system fails, expect flooding to occur. This happens when French drains become filled with debris. As a consequence, water will backflow or overflow from the pipes. The water will then go back to the house. This results to more problems including property damages.

Common problems include flooding of the basement and yard. These problems might not be obvious at first. But when rain comes, these become very visible. You might want to address the French drain problems right now if you don’t want to experience any hassle and possible damages to your basement and property.

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French drain solutions

If you think you are having French drain problems right now, you have two options. One is to do it all yourself. The other is by hiring drain service contractors. Let us discuss each one.

First is fixing the French drain problem by yourself. Here are some things to keep in mind. One is that it will take some manual labor. You need to do digging to remove the gravel, soil, and other things. You might also need to set aside a whole day to fix all the problems. Keep in mind that after the digging, you will still need to return all that soil and gravel you dug.

After some digging, it is time to clear out the clogs. One way is by drain snaking. You should be careful with the grip (for your safety) and the operation of the drain snake (to prevent damages to pipes). Experts often use mechanical drain snakes for the job.

As you can see, it will take some manual labor. Another thing is that there could be underlying problems in your French drain system. What you need is a complete solution that will prevent all future problems. This is the time when you need expert help.

If you don’t want to go all the trouble and you want to ensure best results, you can just hire drain service contractors. This is important especially when you are suspecting that there are worse problems in your French drain system. It could be the pipe has already collapsed and needs replacement. It is also probable that the clogs are pretty solid and very hard to dislodge.

You can also hire contractors to perform preventive maintenance. If you don’t want to experience any French drain problems, you might want to ask professionals to do a regular maintenance. Now’s the time for the maintenance if it’s more than a year already since the last maintenance or first installation.

Before hiring people to solve your French drain issues, first check the certification and if there’s a warranty provided. As a certified company with 15 years of experience, we perform all work under a warranty. We also understand the importance of 24/7 availability. Many drain problems just need immediate action. This is to prevent other problems which might drive more costs. We know that people want fast and reliable drain solutions.

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Drain snaking

Drain snaking could be the only solution left if cleaning the trap and plunging don’t work. It works this way. The “snake” enters into the drain and hooks in the clog. You pull it out and there you have it, problem solved. It also works by breaking out the clog. You flush water and the debris freely flows out of the system.

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Why drain snaking

Drain snakes are called as such because of their resemblance to the live ones. They are flexible and they can work around the twists and turns of the drain pipes. Contrast that with plunging. Drain snaking goes directly to the root of the problem. When plungers can’t remove the clog, expect drain snakes to do the job.

You might be tempted to use more force on plunging or harsh chemicals to remove the clog. That is actually dangerous and counterproductive. Worse is that you might damage the drain pipes when you continue doing them. That leads to more problems and more expenses to your household.

Some caution

However, drain snaking can also lead to damages. This happens especially when you use the wrong type of snake. It can damage the drain pipe’s interior. Another thing is that the wrong type of snake and wrong application of it can damage the surface of pipes and kitchen sinks.

One of the best things to do is to be careful about drain snaking. It’s not only because of possible damages to your drain pipes, but also for your own safety. You need to be careful with the grip, whether you’re using a mechanical or hand-cranked snake.

Still, drain snaking could be the only option left to finally remove the clogs. As mentioned, they get to the root of the problem. They can effectively dislodge the clogs and debris by pushing them down or pulling them out. Even if the clogs are pretty solid, snakes can effectively break them out.

If you want best results, you can seek the help of people who are experts in drain snaking. As a team of friendly, experienced, and honest professionals, we use mechanical drain snakes that effectively get the job done. We value safety and reliability during each work assignment.