April Showers Bring… Flooding?
Weather specialists are predicting more severe weather this year and the years to come. Are you prepared for the next big storm? March, and so far April, have been hard on so many families – no power for hours or days, no way to keep warm, loss of food, loss of belongings due to flooding […]
MyFM Radio Ads
We’re proud to be part of such a warm community and love to give back in any way we can. From monetary donations to local charities, food drives, cleaning garbage off our roads or simply offering advice, we just love to help. Have you heard our radio ads on Orangeville’s own MyFM? If not, you can listen […]
5 Warning Signs of a Clogged Drain
Most homeowners know that their residential sewer line transports waste water from their home to a main sewer line but give it little thought. That is until it they have sewage coming up out of their drains! A clogged sewer line could cause significant damage to your family’s belongings and may lead to expensive repairs […]
Need Help Upgrading for Loved Ones?
As Baby Boomers get older, they may need to upgrade their homes to make their lives easier… and safer. Sometimes family members help out by caring for their aging parents in their own homes and may need to renovate or upgrade some parts of their home to accommodate them. Or perhaps an illness […]
Sharing the Joy and Spirit of the Season
Holidays are a time for family and for giving. As we relive our best memories and create precious new ones, let’s not forget to help others create happy, lasting memories too. Plumb Perfect asks you to please give generously to your local food bank, shelter or Christmas drive this year. Together we can all experience […]
Top 6 Winter Plumbing Tips
When the temperature drops, water freezes and expands which can cause serious problems for many homeowners. Damage from burst pipes can cost thousands of dollars due to flooding, water damage and repairs. Depending on your insurance policy, some of that may not even be covered. Let’s take a look at a few things you can […]
Easy as 1 2 3 – Prepare Taps for Winter
Throughout winter and spring we are ‘flooded’ with calls due to burst pipes, mostly coming from improperly winterized outside taps called hosebibs. When it’s time to put away your summer clothes and pull out your sweaters and jackets, it’s time to get your home prepared for the change of season too. One of the most important things […]
All Plumbers Are NOT Alike…
You see ads and hear radio commercials for different plumbers all of the time. They all promise excellent services and fair prices, but how do you know that you can trust them? How can you tell which ones will deliver on their promises and which will not? Unfortunately, you can’t tell which ones are the […]
‘Fall Back’ on Good Plumbing
What a beautiful summer we had. It may have started late but it made up for it with near perfect days. Whether or not you’re looking forward to cooler temperatures, changing leaves and school schedules, fall reminds us that winter is coming. So as you trade those summer shorts for warm sweaters, make sure your home is prepared […]
Signs of Hot Water Heater Trouble
When it comes to a hot water heater, regular maintenance is key to extending its life (See “Want to Keep Your Husband/Wife in Hot Water?”). Typically hot water tanks last about 10 – 16 years. Servicing your hot water tank by changing the anode rod every 2-3 years (more often if high iron content) and flushing […]