Tips And Advice

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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?...

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 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...