Tips And Advice
A Fresh Look for Your Kitchen and Bathroom
Greetings Allied Plumbing Service Community, As we transition into the fall season, we hope you had a wonderful summer filled with memorable moments. September brings cooler weather, and with it, the perfect opportunity to ensure your home’s plumbing is in top shape...
Bathroom Tips and Eco-Friendly Practices
Are Flushable Products Really Flushable? In recent years, many products like wipes and sanitary products have been marketed as "flushable." However, it's essential to understand what this term truly means and its implications on our plumbing systems and environment....
8 Tips to Lowering Your Water Bill
IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD, we tend to take it for granted that when we turn on our taps, clean, consumable water will come out. We need to protect our water sources. With less than three percent of the world's water being suitable for human consumption, we need to...
Shower Head Buildup
Deposits can build up on the shower fixture itself and start to lessen the flow of water during your daily showers. There are a number of maintenance procedures you can do to prolong the life of the fixture. If your shower head has a flexible rubber faucet and you're...
Unclogging the Kitchen Sink
Clogs in your kitchen sink may occur from grease build up or by putting the wrong things down the disposal. Avoid putting coffee grounds, potato peels, celery, lettuce, rice or pasta noodles in the disposal. So many people think that the garbage disposal is a wood...
Clogged Shower Drain
A clogged shower drain may require a video inspection if you have repeated problems. Some clogs can be easily fixed, but if you can’t locate the issue yourself, you should call a professional to do a complete video inspection of your plumbing system. A company...
Frozen Pipes
Even if you live in a location where freezing weather is a rare occurrence it's important to prep your plumbing when temperatures start to drop. Here are some bulletpoints that will help you prevent your pipes from freezing. Water expands as it freezes, creating an...
Drains And Sewers
For over 70 years Allied Plumbing has specialized in drain and sewers. We specialize in sewer repair, unclogging lines and root removal. By using high-tech camera inspections and other tools to diagnose the problems quickly, we provide cost-effective solutions....
Why You Should Care About Water Hammer
Have you ever heard a loud bang or thump in the pipe when your toilet tank is filled and it shuts off flow, or when your washing machine fills up? It might even happen when you turn off a faucet. This noise is likely caused by water hammer. So, what is water hammer?...
Hot Water Tank Tips
OUCH THAT’S NOT JUST COLD, IT HURTS! Cold weather and hot showers are the best! But if your water heater is on its way out or broken it’s a cold shower for YOU. First, how hot should your water heater be? Most tank heaters recommend a water temperature of 120 degrees....
The Basics of Sanitary Pumps
The vast majority of your home’s sanitary pipework is gravity-fed, meaning that your waste flows through pipes that are sloped towards the city sewer system. Occasionally, however, you may need to install a washroom, toilet, or sink in a location that doesn’t allow...