Winter is upon us, and Ontario homeowners know that freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on water pipes. If you’ve turned on your faucet to find only a trickle or nothing coming out, you may face one of the most common winter plumbing problems: frozen pipes in the house. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Â
However, if the water pressure in your home becomes too high or too low, you may need to adjust them manually. Read More
If plumbing problems have you feeling helpless, you’re probably reaching for your phone to call a professional. However, with about 10,865 plumbing businesses across Canada, it can be hard to know which of them to trust.Â
To help narrow your choices, we’re sharing the top questions to ask a plumber to ensure you’re getting quality plumbing services! Read More