Hand under tap getting low water pressure in the house

5 Reasons For Low Water Pressure at Home

Imagine this, you’ve just finished dinner, about to do the dishes, but your sink faucet barely provides any water pressure. This may have started suddenly, or you’ve noticed losing water pressure in the house over time. Regardless, a lack of water pressure can be tremendously frustrating and will make everyday tasks exceptionally tedious for Canadians.

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Homeowner calling emergency plumbing services for a water leak

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing Damages?

A plumbing disaster, like a broken pipe, can hit you when you least expect it, forcing you to call an emergency plumber in Ontario. When this happens, you want to ensure you can cover the cost of the necessary repairs and damages. But does homeowners insurance cover plumbing repairs? The short answer is yes.

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How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink

The sight of water pooling in your sink, reluctant to disappear down the drain, is a frustration many Ontario homeowners know all too well. While professional plumbers are equipped to handle these issues swiftly, there's significant value in learning how to address the problem yourself. Knowing how to fix a slow draining sink can save you money and time.

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An old sump pump in the process of getting replaced

How to Test a Sump Pump

After a long winter, you’re likely excited about the spring and summer weather—but is your sump pump sharing that excitement, too? You won’t know if yours is ready for the serious storms of these warmer seasons unless you check it yourself. If you don’t, you run the risk of serious basement flooding when the calendar flips and the weather turns nasty.

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A woman calling a plumber while attempting to fix a leak under the kitchen sink

How to Fix a Leak Under Your Kitchen Sink

A kitchen sink leaking in your home is a surefire way to waste water and drive up your utility bill. The longer you leave it, the worse it’ll get! Calling a plumber is a smart idea, but while you wait for them to arrive you can also try a few things to minimize the damage or at least contain it.

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A shiny pressure regulator with a reducing valve on a wooden table

How to Adjust Your Water Pressure Regulator

Water pressure regulators—a.k.a. pressure reducing valves—play a quintessential role in residential plumbing systems. As the name implies, they control the force with which the water flows through your pipe—thus making for a strong or weak flow.   However, if the water pressure in your home becomes too high or too low, you may need to adjust them manually.

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