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Posted 438 weeks ago

M.A.C. STEWART PLUMBING OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID HOLIDAY EMERGENCIES

Thanksgiving brings bountiful meals to the table and backed up disposals and toilets. M.A.C. Stewart Plumbing, a leading plumbing company serving Bradford since 1999, has developed tips to help Bradford residents avoid plumbing emergencies this holiday season.

“Our emergency plumbing calls increase whenever there’s a holiday, especially during Thanksgiving weekend. Several homes serve host to out-of-town relatives and guests which means bathrooms can be overused or garbage disposals get used more,All this extra work in your plumbing systems can make existing problems worse.

Prevention, especially when it comes to home services, proves much cheaper and simpler than the cost of emergency plumbing service calls. The average Canadien household spends anywhere from $1000 to $15,000 on plumbing replacements and repairs.

 M.a.C. StewartPlumbing has offered these Thanksgiving plumbing preparation tips for homeowners to save money:

Disposal Do’s and Don’ts

  • Run cold water while cycling your garbage disposal the day before Thanksgiving. This will help ensure clean blades and a clear drain.
  • Cut larger items into smaller pieces and put them in the disposal one at a time.
  • Do not put any grease, oil, lard, bones or fibrous materials such as corn husks or celery stalks into the disposal or drain.

Toilet Overuse

  • Be proactive by flushing frequently – also known as the courtesy flush.
  • Limit your toilet paper use by folding over sheets of toilet paper or buy 1-ply toilet paper.

Heavy Sweater Washing Build Up

  • Divide laundry into multiple, smaller loads to relieve tension on your washing machine’s suspension and bearings.
  • Run a maintenance cycle prior to running several loads at its hottest temperature to descale and remove mineral deposits.

M.A.C. Stewarts Thanksgiving plumbing preparation tips will help countless Bradford residents save on home repairs and utility bills. To find out more about plumbing preparation tips, visit http://www.macstewartplumbing.ca/.

Call M.A.C. Stewart Plumbing in Bradford (705)7335154

Posted 439 weeks ago

M.A.C. Stewart Plumbing in Bradford, ON.

Dripping Faucets and Showers

In homes that have leaks in their faucets or showers, anywhere from 2,000-20,000 gallons or more can be wasted over the course of several years.

To make sure necessary repairs are made as quickly as possible, Bradford, ON. homeowners need to watch for dripping from these plumbing fixtures. Even if they exhibit only a small continuous drip, they need to be fixed as soon as possible.

Check the Toilet Tank

Along with faucets and shower heads, toilets produce many of the leaks found in homes. However, in many cases these leaks go unnoticed for months or even years because the tank is out of sight and the leak makes little if any noise.

To check for a suspected water leak in your Bradford home, a person needs to remove the lid from the toilet’s tank and listen for such sounds as gurgling or hissing. If either sound is occurring, they have a leak present.

For this leak a plumber should be called to fix the problem, since many people with little or no plumbing knowledge often make the situation worse by trying to fix the leak themselves.

Water Supply Lines

One of the most expensive leaks to repair, water supply lines can sometimes have leaks in them that require extensive work to find. Because the water supply line to a home is often buried three feet below ground, a plumber will need to be called to locate the line and examine it for potential leaks.

Once leaks are detected, they need to be repaired as soon as possible to keep the leak from resulting in even higher water bills over the months ahead.

Considered very complex repairs, they should never be attempted by anyone other than a licensed and experienced plumber. With this leak, the tell-tale sign is seeing that water is running down the pipe back to the meter box.

Are you submerged under water in your Bradford, ON. home? Call M.A.C. Stewart Plumbing at (705)7335154 today, and get your water leak repaired.

Posted 440 weeks ago
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How to Fix a Running Toilet Valve

How to Fix a Running Toilet Valve

When your toilet isn’t working properly, you should give us a call. However, one of the easiest and most common bathroom plumbing issues is the ever-annoying running toilet. Don’t worry though; it’s a relatively easy fix, and here’s how to do it.

First:

  • Turn off the water supply.
  • Lift up the float cup and hold it there. Do not let it drop.

Next:

  • While still holding the float cup, unlock the valve cap by turning it counter clockwise.
  • Inspect it for debris or damage.
  • Hold a cup over the top of the valve and turn the water on full force. This will clear out any debris that happens to be in there
  • Replace the valve cap, and lock it into place.

After

  • If there wasn’t any debris, then the problem may be with your seal.
  • The seal should be replaced if it is not working or too old (a few years)

While a running toilet is a fairly common issue with an easy fix, sometimes it is best to leave the toughest fixes for the pros. M.A.C. Stewart Plumbing in Bradford provides high-quality plumbing services including toilet repair. We get things fixed right every time, and are dedicated to your satisfaction with courtesy and professionalism. Contact us to find out more about top-notch plumbing services in the Bradford area.

Posted 441 weeks ago

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The Most Common Causes of Drain Clogs

Drain clogs are some of the most common plumbing emergencies, and in our experience there are a few things that routinely cause these clogs. Below are the most common causes of drain clogs that we’ve seen over our years of plumbing service in Bradford.

Grease

This is probably the most common culprit when it comes to drain clogging. It’s probably because the drain is usually close to the stove and so many people cook foods that create a lot of grease or fat. It can be tempting to just wash the pan in the sink and be done with it or pour the leftovers down the drain, but it is terrible for your system. Chances are that it is going to harden and cause you to get a visit from one of our friendly professionals.

Food

Next on the list is food. A lot of people think that they can just throw their scraps into the sink or wash a plate full of food just as is. This will cause a lot of excess food to get into the drain and cause problems. Make sure to scrape your food off of your plate before washing it, and thoroughly remove as much gunk as possible when doing so.

Hair

Although men would have you believe that it’s the ladies that cause this problem, it is actually both sexes that bear the responsibility here. So much hair gets down a shower drain when we bathe or down the sink when we shave. This clogs things up immediately. Try to remove the hair and throw it out rather than wash it down the drain. It may be nasty, but it is worth it.

We’ve seen a lot of major plumbing issues throughout our years here in Bradford, and we’re happy to help with them. When you have a clogged drain in your home, trust your friendly Bradford plumbing professionals to come to your rescue.

Posted 441 weeks ago

PLUMBERS IN BRADFORD

Beat the Freeze: 5 Fool Proof Ways to Insulate Your Pipes This Winter

Bradford plumbers find a lot of cases of frozen pipes all over Canada. It’s not uncommon (especially later in the winter) that pipes freeze up and burst, posing a huge convenience and inefficiency issue. Plus, inefficient plumbing wastes energy and puts an unnecessary strain on your appliances and water heating devices.

We’ve found that a few easy tactics work better than anything else when preventing your pipes from freezing this winter:

Open Up the Cabinet Doors

Often the plumbing located right below sinks is extremely susceptible to freezing and breaking because it isn’t well insulated. When you open up the cabinets, you let a little bit of heat into a space. If you’re really worried about the pipes (like in your bathrooms) you can even place a small electric heater in front of these spaces to keep out the cold.

Turn Up the Thermostat

You don’t have to crank the heat to feel the heat from this tactic. When the temperatures drop, the best option is to simply raise the temperature of the open air to insulate free space. This ambient air insulates your pipes better than nothing.

Foam Board is Great for Larger Areas

If you’ve got especially large areas to insulate, you can use a barrier made of foam to keep out the wind, drastically improving ambient temperatures. Even if the board is only set up temporarily, ensure that the board is at least 1 ¼ inches to 1 5/8 inches thick, and hung sturdily with coarse threaded drywall screws.

Install a Heating Cable or Small Heating Lamp

It’s easy to prevent pipes from freezing if you’ve got room to install a few heat lamps, shop lamps, or heating cables. Follow manufacturers’ directions, and don’t go overboard when you’re wrapping cables around pipes. If you’re willing to spend a little more, you can even place a space heater around unprotected pipes in a crawl space, with the goal of keeping the temperature above freezing.

Either Leave a Drip or Turn Off the Main

Sometimes the best decision (especially in Bradford when it gets extraordinarily cold) is to simply turn off the water at the main for the night if you’re convinced that your pipes are going to freeze to minimize damage.

These are just a few of the myriad of opportunities for new homeowners to learn more about plumbing to make the most out of their biggest investment (their home). For more information, more blogs, and help for any plumbing need you might have, contact us and let our experienced Bradford Plumbers inform you about everything you need to know!

Posted 441 weeks ago
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Posted 443 weeks ago