Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Ltd. is a premier provider of quality drain cleaning and plumbing services in Saskatoon, SK. They are the company of choice to handle all of your plumbing concerns, including drain cleaning service, water heater installation, plumbing repair, and more. Perfection Plumbing is a Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers on the Saskatoon Directory. In their latest tip, they share the lifespan of a toilet.
How Long Does a Toilet Last: A Toilet's Lifespan
The lifespan of a toilet can vary, but most toilets will last for several decades. Some high-quality toilets can even last for up to 50 years. However, the actual lifespan of a toilet will depend on various factors, such as the quality of the toilet, the type of material it’s made of, how well it’s maintained, the water quality that feeds the toilet, and how often it’s used.
Extend the Life of Your Toilet
To help extend the life of your toilet, it’s important to maintain it properly. This includes:
- Cleaning it regularly
- Fixing any problems as soon as they arise
- Being mindful of what you flush down the toilet (for example, don’t flush large or non-biodegradable items)
By taking good care of your toilet, you can help ensure it will continue functioning properly for as long as possible.
When Should I Replace My Toilet?
Toilets can last for a long time, but there are some signs that it may be time to replace your toilet. Some of these signs include:
- The toilet is constantly clogged or experiencing other frequent problems.
- The toilet is old and outdated, and you want to upgrade to a more modern model.
- The toilet is visibly damaged or has cracks.
- The toilet is no longer efficient, causing you to use more water than necessary.
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, it may be time to consider replacing your toilet. However, if your toilet is still functioning well and has no significant problems, there’s no need to replace it.
If you are experiencing any problems with your toilet or want an updated look and better water efficiency, contact us at 306-652-9556 or fill out our contact form for more info.
Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Ltd. is a premier provider of quality drain cleaning and plumbing services in Saskatoon, SK. They are the company of choice to handle all of your plumbing concerns including drain cleaning service, water heater installation, plumbing repair, and more. Perfection Plumbing is a Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers on the Saskatoon Directory. In their latest tip, they explain how to flush your water heater.
To flush your water heater, you will need to follow these steps:
- Turn off the power to the water heater. If your water heater is electric, you will need to switch off the circuit breaker or unplug it. If it is gas-powered, you will need to turn off the gas supply at the gas valve.
- Attach a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater. This valve is typically located on the side of the tank, and it is used for draining and flushing the tank.
- Place the other end of the hose in a floor drain or outside where the water can drain safely.
- Open the drain valve by turning the handle counterclockwise. Water and sediment will begin to flow out of the tank and through the hose.
- Allow the water to flow until it runs clear. This may take a few minutes or longer, depending on the amount of sediment in the tank.
- Close the drain valve by turning the handle clockwise.
- Turn the power back on to the water heater and refill the tank by opening the cold-water supply valve.
- Once the tank is full, turn on the hot water faucet nearest to the water heater to allow air to escape from the tank.
- Check for any leaks and make sure the drain valve is tightened securely.
It is recommended to flush your water heater at least once a year to remove sediment and improve the efficiency of the appliance. It is also recommended to have it serviced to maintain the warranty based on the manufacturer’s request. If you decide you would like professional help, you can
contact Perfection Plumbing to book an appointment!
For all the plumbing problems in your home, don’t hesitate to contact Perfection Plumbing for help.
Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Ltd. is a premier provider of quality drain cleaning and plumbing services in Saskatoon, SK. They are the company of choice to handle all of your plumbing concerns including drain cleaning service, water heater installation, plumbing repair, and more. Perfection Plumbing is a Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers on the Saskatoon Directory. In their latest tip, they explain how to unclog a toilet without a plunger!
Perfection Plumbing's Experts Explain How To Unclog Your Toilet
It’s one of the worst feelings in the world after you flush the toilet, the water doesn’t go down, but it actually starts coming back up and now you need to deal with how to unplug your toilet. Congratulations, you have clogged the toilet and your reward is going to be the awkward struggle of figuring out how to make things work again as quickly as possible.
So let us tell you how to do it with no fuss, no muss, and no plunger.
You’re going to need three things for this job:
1. Hot water
2. Dish soap/liquid
3. A little bit of time.
You also may want some towels to put around the base of the toilet before attempting this job, or maybe just at least have some towels ready.
The first step is to squeeze about a cup of dish liquid directly into the bowl. You’ll see it’ll eventually sink to the bottom of the bowl, where it’ll start to lubricate, whatever is causing the clog and the pipes around the clog.
Next, add in as much hot water as you can, without overfilling the toilet, and allow that to help the dish liquid to do its job even better. Remember good things come to those who wait so we’re going to spend the next 15 to 20 minutes doing something else. While this magic potion does its thing (it’s been about 20 minutes), you’ll notice the water level has probably sunk quite a bit, this is a good thing, but resist the urge to flush.
Fill your bucket up with hot water and dump it down the toilet again. The reason you want to do this is to help restart that water cycle and to further push that clog right down the pipe. Then you can flush and then you can move on with your day.
~Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Ltd. disclaimer: Clogs can be serious business if they are bad enough or deep enough into the system. You might need a plunger or a specialty drain product or even a professional plumber, to help you unplug your toilet. But hopefully, it won’t come to that.
For all the plumbing problems in your home, don’t hesitate to contact Perfection Plumbing for help.
In this series of articles, we are shining a spotlight on the businesses that have been with us since we launched in 2011. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are recognizing each of them individually for providing 10 years of OUTSTANDING service to the public of Saskatoon and surrounding areas! In this article, we celebrate and recognize Jeff and the team at JOB Heating & Air Conditioning - Trusted Saskatoon Furnace, A/C, and Saskatoon Plumbing Pros!
We are pleased to celebrate JOB Heating & Air Conditioning who have been a Trusted Saskatoon partner for over 10 years!
The JOB Heating & Air Conditioning team is well known for the air conditioning, furnace, and plumbing work they do for both residential and commercial customers. Jeff Bolton, worked up from employee to partner and he is now the trusted face of the company which currently has six employees. Jeff has been in the HVAC and Plumbing industry since 1989. With this many years of plumbing and heating expertise under his belt, he has a clear vision and commitment to always putting the customer and his community first. Spending many years as a volunteer, serving the community's greatest needs has given Jeff the right balance of drive and determination to always do the right thing. He has a really big heart and is dedicated to always putting the customer's needs first, he prides himself on JOB’s record of integrity, honesty, and service, and he takes being trusted very seriously.
As Jeff would say…”I do what I say, and say what I do!”“One of Jeff’s biggest challenges over the years has been competing with kijiji’s plumbers and other HVAC companies that don’t abide by reasonable industry standards or even properly insure or register their businesses. Companies that are often run by folks that over promise and under deliver, they often undercut on price to get the job and end up not delivering on the service. Many try to make it up by high pressure sales on work or products the customer may not need. This is the total opposite of how Jeff and his team operates and as someone who was ripped off by an unscrupulous company myself I am wary. I am happy to say that I have used JOB personally several times over the last 10 years and the experience is always stellar."
- Sara Wheelwright, Trusted Founder
The JOB Heating & Air team also prides itself on being recognized as a leader in water heating system technology for new in-floor and boiler installations in Saskatoon. Jeff is passionate about what he does and his enthusiasm is infectious. What you see truly is what you get with Jeff, he is authentic and cares deeply about always leaving a good impression with clients and it is obvious that he values and supports his team, that’s why he wanted to create a business where people love to work!
When asked about what drives Jeff, he explains his mantra around the shop is.
“We do every job as if it was our own mother’s house. We treat each other (my coworkers) with respect and dignity and that just becomes the way that we treat everyone, especially our customers.”
A great example of why JOB Heating & Air Conditioning has been a 10 Year Trusted Saskatoon Partner.
Remember JOB... because they are always striving to live up to their tagline... "Your Comfort is Our Concern!"
Thank you for TRUSTING us, Jeff, and your team, and thank you for providing 10 years of AMAZING service to the people of Saskatoon! In the last 10 years, JOB has been re-checked, re-verified and mystery shopped, and each time they pass with flying colours. They continue to be one of the best heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing shops in Saskatoon and area and have always upheld our 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service for their 10 YEARS as Trusted Saskatoon Partners.
Trusted Saskatoon was founded on the principle that great local businesses deserve the promotion. We know they are out there, we have found many already, and we work hard to find more. Please help us by nominating your favourite Saskatoon businesses here.