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Toronto Drain System

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Toronto Drain System

Hello friends.

Toronto drain system originates in 1850-1860s, while shaping into a modern city. The number of citizens was steadily increasing. At that time, people did not worry about where their waste flow. Usually, all the contaminated water flowed into the nearest body of water, which had to be cleansed by natural means. But it did not always work, and led to a cholera epidemic. It was then that the townspeople started thinking about creating a sewage system.

Such systems already existed in the United States. But the creation of such a system required a lot of effort, financial investment and technical knowledge.

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Residents of Toronto realized that for a healthy life they needed a good Toronto drain system with waste water purification.

Thus, the construction according to the purification of wastewater were built in 1910, on the south side of Leslie st. Capacity was 150,000 cubic meters per day.

Until the mid-20th century, Toronto already had 18 such facilities. Most of them were overworked and poorly equipped. Therefore, in the mid 1950s, the city decided to replace them with ones that had higher capacity and power. Some of them were converted into pumping stations. And since 1960, Toronto has four large treatment plants.

As we see, the system in Toronto is not very new, and it is constantly being renovated, repaired. Sometimes work can lead to malfunctions and a backup in your basement. Therefore, we recommend to install a backwater valve, also to prevent water from entering your basement from the city sewer. Note that you can get a rebate from the city for a backwater valve.

We, AAADrain specialists have 15 years of experience in the installation and service of Toronto drain systems. We use all the new technology, are punctual and courteous with our clients.

Call us, and stay dry.

Clogged shower drain

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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.

Call us and stay dry.

Drain Cleaning Solutions

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Drain Cleaning Solutions

Hello friends.

Today we want to tell you about two ways to maintain a drain system.

Usually, problems with a drain system occur suddenly, and require immediate solutions. And oftentimes, caught off guard, people are not ready to shell out substantial amount of money to solve a problem right away.

Hence why we offer a drain cleaning solutions by a mechanical snake or a power jet, which is both inexpensive and every effective – a win-win for a customer. However, that is only a temporary solution, and problems are likely to be recur again in the future.

Drain cleaning with snake or jet

With the help of a mechanical snake we can fix, for instance, a drain blockage. However, drain blockage is just a symptom of an underlying problem, which will likely persist unless we attack its causes. A mechanical snake is a rather powerful machine. Thus, frequent drain cleaning solutions by a mechanical snake may damage your drain pipes, especially if they’re old. Repairs of such pipes will cost you even more money.

It may be tempting to simply opt for cheapest drain cleaning solutions. However, it will usually backfire in the long run. So, to determine the best solution to any drain problem, we start off by conducting a camera inspection. After the inspection the situation is clear, and our experienced workers will advise you with the best possible solution.

Clean drian with chemical solution

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You may also try solving such problems yourself, by using, for instance, chemical cleaners. If there are trees nearby your property, their ingrown roots may cause frequent drain problems. So if you notice that you’ve been cleaning your drain frequently, and your property is within a relatively short proximity from trees, we would advise you to have your drain replaced instead.

We, specialists from AAADrain, have 15 years of experience dealing with a comprehensive set of drain problems. We have the latest technologies in our arsenal, and are ready to tackle any problem you may have with your drain system. Our workers are friendly and our solutions are sensible. Our drain replacements are insured for 25 years, and all our work is licensed.

Call us, and stay dry.

Spring Drain Maintenance

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Spring Drain Maintenance

Hello friends.

Spring is here and we would like to guide you on how to prepare for this season. In spring and summer we consume a lot more water, without noticing. This may be due, for example, to spring and summer being the season of watering lawns. Note that even a small leak from a tap in the garden, for the duration of the whole season, can result in a big overall inflow of water. Its easy to check whether your tap is leaking. That’ll be your first spring drain maintenance step. Simply record the data from the water meter before bedtime, and ensure it matches the numbers next morning.

Also keep in mind that spring will melt the snow, there will be rains, and a lot of water will go into your system. It wouldn’t hurt to perform a spring drain maintenance and check whether everything is functioning properly via a camera inspection. If you find any problems, we can fix them using a snake or perform a full or partial replacement.

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Building Traps

If you have a building trap, even if you do all the work properly, you need to replace it, and establish back-to-back cleanouts, which will help you in the following operating your drain system.

Cleanouts that are located outside make it very easy to identify any problems on your main drain line.

For drain service work we prefer using mechanical snakes. They are very fast, effective, and relatively inexpensive. We also recommend setting up cleanouts on every stack, in order to be able to perform a camera inspection not only on the main drain line, but also on other branches.

Flood Dangers and Prevention

It is also worth noting the possibility of a rainy summer season and the inability of the city’s drain system to consistently and effectively deal with rainwater. To prevent any damages to your property, we recommend installing a backwater valve, which prevents numerous causes of flooding in their tracks.

How are we better than all the other companies? By choosing us to deal with any discrepancies of your drain system, you get a team with 15 years of comprehensive experience at your disposal. All our work is insured, every transaction strictly follows one outlined in a contract. We never overcharge, and respect you and your property.

So call us, and stay dry.

French drain

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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.

Call us, and stay dry.

416-858-4444

Drain snaking

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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.

Drain Service – Drain Cleaning

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Drain Service

Over the years, we have worked in the city of Toronto providing quality drain service and replacement of sewage pipes and systems.

In our work we try to fully focus on the client. We listen to you, give a preliminary assessment, offer licensed services, and develop a solution together with you.

For the development of solutions to eliminate blockages in the sewer system, we use the latest technologies and always keep the client in the know.

Blockages need to be eliminated immediately. One possible solution is drain cleaning. For a successful drain service process, it is necessary to assess the situation – namely where the blockage is located, where the flood comes from, and whether there is an opportunity to assess the material. There are various causes of blockages – remnants of soap, hair, oil, roots of close-growing trees, and other foreign objects.

Drain Cleaning

If your trap has a blockage of a relatively small size, drain service can be easily performed with a plunger. But if you have resorted to this drain service method rather often over the past few years, it would make sense to call us for a check up.

When performing drain service on serious clogs, we use snakes of all possible diameters and capacities, as well as hydro-jets. Old fat that gets into your drain from the kitchen sink is the hardest to clean.

Therefore, you’d better clean off grease from kitchen utensils. You can also perform drain service of your sewer system with a baking soda solution, or stronger chemical agents, but you need to be very careful and make sure to meticulously follow the instructions.

Drain Service - Drain Cleaning

Drain Problem? No Problem

If you often have problems with your sewer system, it makes sense to change it. With proper planning of vents, the selection of a desired slope, you will be full of confidence regarding the operation of your sewer system.

We, AAADrain experts, have been working in the GTA for 15 years, solving such problems. All the work we do is previously estimated, and we have no extra charges. Everything is licensed and insured. We are punctual and friendly.

Call us, and stay dry.

416-858-4444

Drain Cleaning Solution

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Drain Cleaning Solution

Hello friends.

Recently, we have had a lot of questions about drain cleaning and drain cleaning solution. Today we have decided to elaborate in more detail on the cause of blockages and various ways of their elimination.

Let’s start with the kitchen.

Along with water, kitchen sinks often get large amounts of fat, food leftovers, leftover vegetables. As a rule, this is the usual cause of the clogged trap under the kitchen sink.

How to unclog kitchen sink

The first tool that is commonly used is the usual plunger, which is present in almost every home. If you have a double sink, try to seal one of them while you work on the other one. Typically, plunger removes about 90% of blockages in kitchen sinks. If the plunger did not unclog your sink, you you can use a manual snake of a small diameter.

Sometimes, the problem is not in the trap, but further down the line. Then you can remove the trap and use a snake of a small diameter. After using the snake, we can determine the amount of fat in the pipe and, if necessary, carry out more thorough cleaning using a powerjet. Also, when cleaning the drain of the kitchen sink, you can use chemical cleaners, but we only recommend that as a preventive measure. When a sink full of water, such means will probably not work, as liquid will dilute the drain cleaning solution concentration and the effectiveness will decrease significantly. Regardless, use chemicals carefully read the instructions.

The next stage – the bath and shower. As a rule, the problems start because of hair. The most suitable method for cleaning is a snake of a small diameter. Once again, you can also use chemical cleaning methods. Once a year, you can carry out preventive cleaning your entire system.

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Clogged Toilet

The next step – clogged toilet. If there was a blockage in your drain pipe, this is a serious problem. Clogged underground pipes are usually caused by ingrown roots or calcium deposits. In these types of blockages it is better to perform inspection with a camera to determine the cause of the blockage first. Then use a large mechanical snake, which usually quickly and easily removes the roots from the pipes and you can use your sewer system immediately.

If the source of the problem is a calcium deposit, then the most effective method is a powerjet.

Drain Cleaners

There are other ways of cleaning, such as biocleaning, but they require a lot of time and don’t always work. You certainly can perform cleaning of your sewer system yourself, but in the process you can cause a lot of harm if something goes wrong.

Therefore, if you notice any malfunction of your sewer system, symptoms of which may include extraneous sounds, bad smell, slow liquid draining – call us, we will answer all your questions, and fix any problems you may have with your sewer system.

We have many years of experience in this type of work. All our employees are licensed, and all our work in insured.

Call us, and stay dry.

Drain Pipe Cleaning

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Drain Pipe Cleaning

Hello friends.

Today we want to tell you about some of our recent work. Upon our arrival at the site, we saw all the signs of clogging: slow drains in all baths, kitchen sinks, and only the toilet worked fine. The house was 80-90 years old and from the client’s words, he had never changed or conducted drain pipe cleaning.

We have offered to perform drain pipe cleaning with a powerjet of a small diameter at a pressure of 2000 psi. Prior to this work, we have removed and cleaned all the little traps by hand. Then we cleaned the stack all the branches.

After establishing all the traps and performing a water test we noticed that the water does not stay in the sinks and baths anymore, and the rate of increase water running speed was obvious. Of course, complete replacement of pipes is better, but in the course of complete replacement it is usually necessary to take down the whole drywall, which adds to the cost of work.

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Drain Pipe Cleaning vs Complete Replacement

During the above described work (partial replacement), we just cut a small piece of dry wall to replace the trap for the bathroom on the second floor of the house. We have also planned the cleaning in a way that the client could always use water while the repairs were conducted.

If you ever notice that your drain has slowed down, there are weird sounds coming from the sink, or a bad smell in your house – do not worry. Call us and we will fix it, fix any problem with minimal disruption and anxiety for your home.

We can also clean the entire underground line of your drain. We have snakes of different capacities and diameters,a powerjet, all the latest and high-tech tools for the rapid elimination of any problems you may have with your drain.

Why choose us:
– We have 15 years of experience in dealing with such problems
– We are very punctual, respect you and your property
– No price premiums
– We do not offer extra work

All our work is licensed and insured.

Call us, and stay dry.

Drain Cleaning Maintenance

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Drain Cleaning Maintenance

Hello friends.

Today we want to tell you about caring for your home, your sewer system in particular. If you notice that you have been using the plunger often, or it takes a long time to for water to drain from the kitchen sink, then it is time for you to think about drain cleaning maintenance.

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Maintenance is a relatively inexpensive and a quick way to refresh the performance of your sewer system which will improve your quality of life. There are many ways to do it yourself with the help of soda, baking soda and vinegar, or strong chemical cleaners. If you choose this method you can manage on your own, but if you’re using a chemical cleaner make sure that it’s composition will not dissolve the material that makes up your pipes. Also, protect yourself – use rubber gloves and safety glasses and be careful as chemical cleaners can cause burns.

This type of cleaning can take place once every few years. It is inexpensive and not time consuming. Watch what gets in your sink, use protection in the kitchen sink, and avoid pouring fat directly into it.

Drain Backup Solution

If you have had a backup with which you could not cope – call us. We have mechanical snakes of varying sizes and power, a power jet, allowing us to quickly and efficiently solve all your problems with the sewage system without a need for its total or partial replacement.

We have 15 years of experience in solving all kinds of sewage problems. We are friendly, honest, and do not cheat e.g. by adding unnecessary work. All our work is insured and licensed. We respect you and your property.

With constant drain cleaning maintenance you will be aware of the condition of your sewer system and can avoid a very expensive and, most importantly, unplanned problems. Whatever happens, do not panic and call us.

Stay dry.