Blog

The best time to choose plumbers are before you actually experience any type of plumbing emergency. When you face an emergency you will have very little time to find someone and therefore you might end up making a poor selection. Follow these basic tips if you want to find a…

If you are in the midst of purchasing a new or resale home, condo or cottage, we highly recommend you having the plumbing system professionally inspected during your home inspection.  Plumbing inspections are not typically inspected in-depth and can lead to expensive repairs soon after you take possession. Several questions…

It is best to use cold water — NOT hot water — when you run your disposal. Let the cold water run as long as the motor is running, and be sure to avoid overloading the disposal. Corn husks, artichokes, onion skins, celery, and other high-fiber material can clog your…

There are several ways to find out if your water bills are higher than they need to be. Check faucets for dripping water. Fix a leaky faucet promptly. Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or leaks. Periodically check your toilets for leaks: Place a few drops of food…

If your toilet is stopped up and if the water level is low, there is an alternative if a plunger doesn't work. Fill a bucket or plastic wastebasket with warm water and pour it into the bowl from waist level or higher. Repeat if necessary after the water level is…

Don’t let your outdoor faucets freeze up in the winter. Unattach your garden hoses before freezing temperatures arrive in the fall. Then close the shut-off valve on the pipe(s) which lead to your outdoor faucet(s). Then open the outdoor faucets so that any residual water can drain. If your indoor…

Repair or replace a leaky faucet promptly. Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or leaks. Even a slow leak can waste as much as 15 or 20 gallons of water a day. But a leak not only wastes water; it can eventually ruin your faucet or even your…

Using MAINLINE BACKFLOW PROTECTION, a backwater valve is installed where the sewer exits the building on the main-building drain. There are several benefits and advantages of putting a backwater valve on the main-building drain: Only one backwater valve is required for the entire building. The entire building is protected from…

Why go tankless? The general premise behind a tankless water heater is to only heat water "on demand" as it is needed. This eliminates the need for a storage tank and dramatically increases energy efficiency. Almost every major shortcoming of a conventional water heater is addressed by a tankless system.…