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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drips, Leaks and Runs
Just what are we talking about? You guessed it; faucets, valves and toilets. Did you know that just one faucet dripping at the rate of one drop per second can waste 2,700 gallons over the course of year? This can add up over time on your water bill. If you are on city sewers, then […]
Want to keep your husband/wife in hot water?
Even though summer is now half over, we’re all still out there enjoying the sunshine and all that this great season has to offer. And I’m sure you’re not sitting around wondering how your hot water heater is doing. Up until summer, your hot water heater had fewer demands placed on it. Now that summer is here, your […]
“I Don’t Flush…”
A new website has appeared on the horizon called idontflush.ca and is encouraging people not to flush. Yes, you read it right. They’re telling people not to flush! This website and campaign is supported by various organizations and individuals informing people of the hazards of flushing certain items down the toilet or drains. Finally we plumbers are no longer […]
Remember July 8, 2013?
A record-breaking 126mm of rain fell in under 2 hours flooding Toronto. How about May 3, 2012? That was the day when Orangeville received 76.8mm of rain in less than 12 hours where, according to Environment Canada, the average rainfall is usually 75mm for an entire month of May. Even last year on August 12, 2014 an unseasonably […]