Drain Maintenance
Slow drains never, ever repair themselves. The water may slowly dissipate but that drain is toying with you, waiting patiently for the next inconvenient moment to disrupt your home. Don’t wait till you have a clogged drain.
By attaching the appropriate bit to the auger cable, it can break through a variety of solid blockages. Here are a few common areas in which you’ll need Richfield Plumbing’s help:
Tip: A plunger can effectively dislodge small blockages but be careful. It is very common for wax seals under toilets and pipes under sinks to be damaged by vigorous plunging.
Drain jetting is a great way to rejuvenate your pipes by using high-pressure water to blast away all the dirt, sludge, and grease from all the walls of the pipe. Drain jetting returns your plumbing to the day it was installed by basically pressure washing your pipes 360°. Champion plumbing recommends the following options:
Many drain cleaners are full of harmful acids and toxic chemicals! Why do so many people prefer BioOne?
The only negative effect it has is that you won’t be seeing your friendly neighbourhood plumber as much. Your drains will run clear and free.
Common signs that your sewer is developing a blockage are:
Typically, sewers are blocked by gradual buildup or tree roots but sometimes the pipe itself breaks down or wasn’t installed properly to begin with. Don’t procrastinate, call Richfield Plumbing when your sewer is backed up or showing the warning signs.
Backwater valves require periodic maintenance such as cleaning the valve assembly of debris and build-up, ensuring the gate moves freely and inspecting gaskets. By having Richfield Plumbing do periodic maintenance on your backwater valve, you can be sure it will operate properly when you need it most.
Don’t wait for a flooded basement to check your sewer. Richfield Plumbing can use our cameras to check
Family owned and operated since 1979, Richfield Plumbing & Heating offers a wide range of both commercial and residential plumbing services in Edmonton and surrounding areas. As a company, we strive to exceed your expectations on how your service is handled from start to finish.
Richfield Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
8740 51 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 5E8
Phone: 587-409-4088
Mon-Fri: 7 am – 5 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Holidays: Closed