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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Check for Silent Leaks in Your Home
From time to time we receive phone calls from customers who just received a high water bill in the mail but don’t know why. To prevent a not-so-nice surprise like that, here are a few tips to help. To determine if you have a leak happening somewhere in your home, start by observing your water […]
Caring for Your New Toilet
Some simple straightforward suggestions to extend the life of your toilet and keeping it look like new for years to come. Never use your toilet as a ladder. This may cause damage not only to the toilet, but to the flange that the toilet sits on. (To learn about the flange and other plumbing in […]
How to Care for Your Drains
Next to a leak, a clogged drain is the most common plumbing problem a homeowner faces. Most clogged drains can actually be avoided by following these simple steps: Don’t pour grease down the kitchen sink. Most kitchen sink clogs are due to grease and food particles. Always allow grease to cool and pour it into […]
Clogged Sink: What’s the First Line of Attack?
Imagine this: you are in the middle of washing the dishes after dinner and suddenly the water level in your sink starts rising instead of falling. It doesn’t take long to figure out why. Your drain is clogged! Maybe you don’t need to imagine it because you’re living it and need tips on how to […]