A backed-up toilet or clogged sink when you’re having guests over is an embarrassing frustration, and a burst pipe when you’re late for work is a total nightmare. Preventative maintenance is ideal for your home, but when a routine repair or emergency hits, there’s no time to worry about what could have been done – it just needs to be fixed!
The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services is here to save you should a plumbing emergency arise, with 24/7 emergency response in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, and Sooke. Our regular services have you covered with rates between 8am to 8pm seven days-a-week. Explore our site to learn about our plumbing services and current coupon offers.
Regular maintenance appointments will keep your plumbing running smoothly and problem areas can be fixed before any major damage or an emergency occurs. There are also steps that you can take yourself to take proper care of your drains and pipes. Here’s a list of some common issues that can occur and how they might be avoided.
Clogged Toilets – one of the most common problems is a toilet that is stopped up and in danger of overflowing with water and waste. A simple plunger might work and here are some other methods. Clogs, plus any other unresolved issues like weird noises, troubles flushing, or leakages can cause structural damage, mold, and potentially sewage system backups. If you can’t easily fix the problem, call in the experts. To prevent clogging, don’t flush anything besides waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and keep small children with even smaller toys away from an unattended bathroom.
- Clogged Shower Drains: Another frequent annoyance that comes from the hair, products, oils, and dirt that regularly flow down the drain after a shower or bath. The easiest method is to reach down and pull hair out, which isn’t exactly appealing. Drain cleaner is another option, but they do contain harsh chemicals that aren’t ideal for the environment – or your pipes. If these methods fail, The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services is glad to swoop in. Buy a drain catcher to stop hair from mucking up the works.
- Clogged Kitchen Sink: As above, preventing unwanted substances and items from going down your sink is key. Get a quality catcher with a fine sieve to stop small particles. Don’t ever pour fats and grease down the sink; instead, collect fat from the pan in a can to solidify and dispose of.
- Burst Pipes: Seasonal changes in temperature and weather causes repeat strain on piping. Frozen water in pipes can lead to damage over time, cracks, and breaks. If a pipe bursts, turn off your home’s water supply and call us to deal with the rest.
- Leaking Water Heater: If your hot water supply seems off, it could be due to a malfunctioning water heater. Regularly check your heater for leaks because this can cause water damage to your home’s infrastructure that can be expensive to fix, plus potential mold problems that are hazardous to health. A bad valve is an easy replacement, but if rust is the issue, a new water heater is needed.
If you’re looking for plumbers in Nanaimo or the rest of the Island, call on The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services. We’ve been in business 12 years and can provide regular service maintenance to prevent emergencies. We provide an On-Time Guarantee with compensation credit up to $100. Our prices are up-front: you get the exact amount in writing before the work begins, plus we’ll share several low-cost options to choose from. Our plumbers are always prepared for your situation with a Supervisor on the initial call. So call us anytime if you have an emergency, repair, or preventative maintenance on Vancouver Island.
We’re always looking for quality professionals to join our team, so contact us today if you want to join a proud team of plumbing heroes.
