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How to unclog a kitchen or bathroom sink drain: Things to try before calling a plumber
If your sink is clogged, there are a number of things you can try before calling a plumber. Use a plunger Many sink blockages can be cleared with a sink plunger. You can also use a toilet plunger if you push in the flange- but it will be more difficult to use and potentially unsanitary …
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Waste King Garburators: Vancouver garbage disposal installations
North America’s best regarded consumer publication has rated Waste King’s higher end garburators (the Gourmet SS3300 and Legend 8000) as the best systems available (the Gourmet SS3300 was recently replaced with the Legend 3300). They were found to grind food faster and more finely than other garburators, minimizing the chances of jams or clogs. Their …
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InSinkErator Garburators: Vancouver area garbage disposal installations
InSinkErator, a division of General Electric, is the top selling brand of garburators. They are known for making the quietest garburators on the market (for their Evolution series). Badger Series The Badger Series is InSinkErator’s lower cost line of garburators. They have galvanized steel grinding components, which are not as durable as the stainless steel …
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Clogged toilet? How to use a plunger and other things to try
Most clogs can be removed with a plunger. Just make sure you’re using a toilet plunger, not a sink plunger, so that you can get a tight seal. The below video shows how to plunger a toilet. Also make sure to keep an appropriate water level in the toilet. A plunger can only create a …
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How to unclog a bathtub drain
Use a plunger A plunger can only create strong suction when it is filled with water, not air. Add a couple inches of water to the bathtub so that the drain is filled with water and also make sure the plunger is filled as well. Cover the overflow with a wet rag. This is necessary …
2023 Fortis BC Furnace Rebate: Get up to $1150 back when you install a new high efficiency furnace
***As of January 1, 2024 the FortisBC high efficiency furnace rebates have expired. You can now get a $10,000 FortisBC rebate when you install a new gas furnace with an electric heat pump. In many cases, the rebate will cover the majority of the cost. See our heat pump grants & rebates page for details. …