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Plumber-Approved Tips For Preventing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Have you started noticing a foul smell coming from your kitchen sink? You’re not alone. Every homeowner has dealt with the dreaded smelly kitchen sink at some point. No matter how hard you try, it’s inevitable that food particles and debris will get caught in your kitchen drain and create a foul smell. When this happens, it’s important to deal with it right away to avoid further build-up that can lead to a clog. In this article, we will list some of our top plumber-approved tips for cleaning out your kitchen drain before it becomes a bigger issue and preventing clogs from forming. Keep reading to find out what they are. How

Everything You Need to Find Out About Your Future Home’s Plumbing System Kelowna is a beautiful city in the heart of the Okanagan with panoramic mountain and water views. With a lower cost of living and more affordable housing compared to cities like Vancouver, Kelowna has become an incredibly desirable place to live and buy a home. However, when buying your first home in Kelowna, there are questions you need to ask about your home’s plumbing system before closing and taking ownership. In this article, we’ll go over the top four things you need to know about your new home’s plumbing system along with the questions you should be asking the seller. Plumbing Issues to Look For When Buying a

The Issue With Kitec Plumbing and When It Should Be Replaced Kitec plumbing is a plumbing system that was invented and introduced in the mid-1990s. It quickly became popular due to its ease of installation and cost-effectiveness. However, it has since been discontinued due to numerous issues with the pipe material, and homes that were built with this plumbing system will need to have it replaced sooner than later. In this article, we will explain what Kitec plumbing is, the issues it can lead to, and the reasons you should have it replaced in your home.  What is Kitec Plumbing and Why is it an Issue? Kitec pipes were made from a type of polymer that was commonly used in

How a Sewer Camera Inspection Can Help You Identify Potential Plumbing Issues When it comes to identifying issues within a plumbing system and sewer line, sewer camera inspections are one of the most effective tools used by Kelowna plumbers to determine the location and severity of a number of plumbing issues.  From clogs to damaged pipes, there are many reasons a plumber may decide to complete a sewer camera inspection. In this article, we will go over the main reasons homeowners should consider a sewer camera inspection along with the signs to look out for that you may need a plumber to come take a deeper look into your plumbing system. What is a Sewer Camera Inspection? A sewer camera

How Tree Roots Can Damage Your Plumbing and How to Resolve the Issue Living in a city like Kelowna means being surrounded by nature and having lots of trees on your property. Unfortunately, though, while they are beautiful to look at, if trees are located too close to your home, their roots can start growing into your pipes and cause serious damage to your plumbing system. In this article, we will identify the four main signs that you have tree roots in your pipes and explain the damage this can cause and how to resolve the issue. Keep reading to learn more. What Happens When Tree Roots Start Growing Into Your Pipes? Tree roots are very invasive and can be

Understanding the Two Most Common Methods Used to Dislodge Plumbing Clogs When it comes to dislodging stubborn clogs in your plumbing system, there are two main methods used by professional plumbers that are highly effective at resolving the issue – drain snaking and water jetting.  While both methods will likely produce a successful outcome, the method a Kelowna plumber chooses to use depends on several factors, such as the severity of the clog and how difficult it is to remove.   Below, we will dive a bit deeper into drain snaking and water jetting and explain what both methods entail and when each method should be used. What is Drain Snaking And When it is Used? Drain snaking is a method