PLUMBING TIPS & TRICKS

Before you remove a sink trap, give the drain a few plunges with a toilet plunger. This will push most of the water out of the trap and will lessen the mess when you pull the trap.

If you have a double sink, be sure to plug the other drain to contain the air pressure. You may have to hold it down while you plunge the drain if the strainer isn’t a screw-down style. 

Keep in mind that you should never pour hot grease down the drain as over time, the grease may get hardened and require a technician to repair the issue. 

It's always an annoying occurrence when the sink sprayer won't pull out. If you must fuss with it to use it, it may be getting tangled on the shutoff valves.

An easy and inexpensive fix is just at your local hardware store. Purchase a half inch foam pipe insulation and fit it over the shutoff handle and pipes and you shouldn’t have to worry that the kitchen sprayer won't pull up.

This will also keep the sprayer in better shape because nothing shreds the hose faster than scraping it along shutoff valves day after day.

It is worth it to invest in a high-quality plunger to clear clogs in toilets, sinks, and drains. If you’re planning to clean sink traps, your best to use a high-quality plunger to push most of the water out before removing the trap. The task will be much for more cost effective and less messy for the home owner.

You never know when you’ll have a plumbing emergency. Keep our number handy to avoid further destruction to your home. Our technicians are On-Call 24/7 to assist when needed.

Be sure to save our contact info. for quick plumbing assistance. 1-888-237-7767 (PROS)

While gutters aren’t part of your plumbing system, they’re important for keeping water out of your home. Clogged gutters can cause water to sit on your roof, which may compromise the structure over time and let water enter the home.

As a homeowner, water damage is something you want to avoid at all costs. You should have your gutters cleaned out in early spring and late summer and if you have a lot of trees on your property, you may want to plan on having them cleaned out more frequently.

A sump pump is your sole preventative from ground water flooding into the lower level of your home.

Sump pumps have limited warranty, so we encourage the homeowner to stay on top of the expiration date and to replace when the expiration date is coming to an end.

Every so often homeowners flush something they should not, materials that were not designed to disintegrate as well as toilet paper. This could lead to consequences including a mess or having to call a plumber to assist. Even if the flush of the unwanted material does not immediately overflow, it may be harming your home's pipes in the process and contributing to an even larger problem in the local sewer system. You can avoid the inconvenience and damage by making sure you never flush these materials including but not limited to paper towels, wipes, disposable diapers, cooking oil, cotton swabs, kitten litter, and more.

If you call ProResults Plumbing right when you first notice a plumbing issue such as a leaky faucet you’ll likely only need a simple, small repair, but if you wait too long, the leak may worsen and cause more damage leading to more costly repairs such as flooring, ceiling damage and more. Keep our number handy: 905-336-8706 as you never know when you will need us.

Protect your pipes from freezing with insulation tubes that you can buy from your local hardware store. It is a simple and cost-effective form of protection. You will want to pay attention to pipes that have frozen in the past, located in unheated areas or been recently repaired.

If you don't know where your main water shutoff valve is, stop what you're doing and go find it! If you have a water emergency, it is crucial to turn off the water supply immediately. Running water can cause extensive damage and can occur rapidly.