Commercial Heating and Plumbing Vancouver

Heating and Plumbing Services For Business Interests

Frequently Asked Question

  • Give your pipes a good cleaning once a month. Hair, grease, and other gunk build up in drains over time
  • Fix recurring problems
  • Block debris from entering pipes
  • Flush your drains regularly
  • Don't dump grease down the drain
  • Give your garbage disposal a rest
  • Don't throw things down the toilet
It's always a good idea to take care of your plumbing before a problem happens because a plumbing problem can turn into an emergency very quickly. You should have your plumbing pipes cleaned every 18 to 22 months or so.
The most common plumbing problems are clogged drains and toilets, leaky faucets and pipes, water heater issues, low water pressure, and a running toilet.
A good general rule is to have your home's sewer lines cleaned out every 18 to 22 months. That may be difficult to remember, but think of it as a year and a half to slightly less than two years.
One of the most common issues with a heating system not functioning is dirty air filters. If your air filters are extremely dirty, then the airflow can be blocked. Check for clean air filters, vents, and registers. Make sure there are no rugs or furniture blocking vents or registers as well.
Most furnaces will default to just running the blower if it senses a malfunction. Furnaces have an array of sensors that will detect overheating and automatically shut off the heating element if it senses a possible safety problem. This is why you will experience your furnace “running” but not heating.
Read on to learn three signs of a clogged furnace flue:
  • Excessive Soot. When you notice excessive soot around your furnace flue, it might indicate inefficiency that requires a call for maintenance
  • Water Streaking the Furnace Wall
  • Yellow Flame
The most common problems with furnaces are:
  • Dirty ductwork.
  • Old filters.
  • Faulty starting mechanism.