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Latest Technology – Trenchless Sewer Repair

The prospect of sewer repair can be daunting. Homeowners may worry about huge excavations, insane prices and a big mess to clean up. Anta Plumbing has your cutting-edge solution: trenchless sewer repair. Our Torpedo technology allows us to repair and replace damaged pipes efficiently and with minimal digging.

Pipes that run beneath your house? No problem. Cracked pipes due to freezing temperatures? We can handle it. Beautiful landscaping you’d like to preserve? Call us.

Anta Plumbing specializes in drain pipe repair and water supply line installation. We are your number one source for Toronto plumbing and drain services with fast response times, competitive rates and reliable service. And don’t take our word for it! Check out our customer reviews for trenchless sewer repair.

Tips for Common Plumbing Issues

You can explore our site for in-depth information on specific topics, but below are a few tips to help with common household plumbing problems.

Fix a Leaking Faucet

Has your faucet sprung a leak? Have you considered upgrading your faucets? Do you want to make sure you won’t have leaks in the future by upgrading your faucet?

The constant dripping of leaking faucets is not just annoying. It’s bad for the environment and your water budget. Did you know that leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually? A single household wastes approximately 10,000 gallons of water per year. Another 10% of households suffer persistent leaks, which waste 90 gallons or more a day.

The numbers are startling, which is why repairing faucets is one of the most important home improvements you can do. Here are some things to remember:

• Check your water bill regularly. Does it seem to be increasing abnormally? An increase could be a sign of a leak.
• Check the water meter, but remember not to use any water in your home for about two hours after checking the meter due to water still flowing in the pipes. Do a second check two hours later to see if it has changed. A leak may cause fluctuations, especially when it is severe.
• Have your faucet repaired if it drips even after being turned off. If you are checking for leaks, you can check other areas around your home at the same time. Identifying the source of the leak requires determining whether water is being wasted first.

If you find any leaks in your home, give Anta Plumbing & Drain Services a call. One of our friendly top-rated plumbers will be able to advise you further.

Find the Right Toilet

When it comes to choosing a toilet, an Anta Plumbing & Drain Services certified licensed plumber can provide you with a series of questions you should ask. For example, what are your best options in terms of brand, model, size and colour?

The typical toilet consists of a tank and a bowl connected by bolts during installation. However, in some models, the bowl and the tank are combined in one piece. Which you choose may depend on your budget.

Even though toilets look similar, their dimensions, widths and heights may vary. Keep this in mind when choosing the right toilet for you. It is easier to fit smaller, rounder toilets in smaller spaces, as opposed to elongated ones, which take up more floor space. Residential and commercial properties benefit from both types due to their pros and cons.

During toilet installation, it is key to line up the new toilet with the existing drain found under the toilet’s base. As misalignment can be an extremely costly mistake, the Anta Plumbing & Drain Services team can help. We can do the installation for you at a competitive rate, and if a bigger toilet model is required, we can order that for you too.

Keep Your Drains Clean

The following are good practices for keeping your drains clean:

• Run hot water down the drain once a week to prevent blockages from forming.
• Cover or block the overflow opening in the sink when plunging the bathroom drain.
• Avoid using your garbage disposal as a trash can.
• Avoid commercial drain cleaners, which can burn your skin or eyes because they contain lye. If you must use them, don’t plunge the drain afterward.
• Avoid using compressed air to remove blockages from drains. It can damage your pipes. Instead, call Anta Plumbing & Drain Services.

Anta’s Plumbing Guide for Emergencies

Here is a quick guide for actions you can take if you haven’t managed to locate a plumber yet and you have a plumbing emergency:

• Close the main shutoff valve to cut off your home’s water supply.
• Shut off the boiler and water heater with the gas or electricity.
• Suction the water out of the bathtub, dishwasher or clothes washer using a wet/dry vacuum or a siphon.
• Open the boiler’s drain faucet, allowing the hot water to drain into the floor drain. Once the radiator valves are open, drain all of your hot water. Next, remove an air vent from a radiator on the top floor so that the water drains into the boiler while air is being replaced by the water.
• Beginning on the top floor, turn on all hot and cold faucets, including those in the bathtubs, showers and outside, and flush every toilet.
• If you have a water heater or water treatment equipment, open the drain faucets on them. In addition, open the drain faucet on the main supply line to release any remaining water.

To avoid another midnight plumbing emergency, remember to contact Anta Plumbing & Drain Services immediately once you’ve removed any risk factors for water damage.