Category Archives: Maintenance

Find all of our maintenance related posts here

Maintaining your plumbing system

Your home’s plumbing system is used 365 days out of the year, and takes a lot of abuse from internal and external sources. A little bit of monitoring on a regular basis can save you from major catastrophes. Start with checking for leaks. While in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room, check your faucets and […]

Spring Air Conditioning Checklist

Before you turn that air conditioner on this Spring, there are a few things you should do to prolong the life of your unit. – Check air filter – replace if required – Wash air filter – if you have a washable filter, the changing season is always a good time to start fresh with […]

Spring Plumbing Checklist

Whether it is your home or cottage, there are certain things to do to ensure your home is ready for the warmer weather and summer activities. – Drain any fixtures that were winterized with anti-freeze – Turn on water lines indoors that were shut off – Turn on water to outside taps – Check for […]

The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide got a lot of press near the end of 2014 and start of 2015. It is mandatory in our area to have a CO detector in any home/multi-unit residence/apartment that has a fuel burning appliance or attached garage. Why is it so important? Well, carbon monoxide is odourless, colourless and tasteless – meaning […]

Be Winter Ready

This fall, it seems like we keep getting teased with bits of winter. Eventually it will be here. Here are some tips on getting your home ready for heating season and improve your home’s energy efficiency. • Clean gutters to prevent blockages or build up that could cause damage this winter • Seal any visible […]

Geothermal Heat Pump Not Working

In keeping with the optimism of the last post (no cooling tips), here are some tips if your geothermal (WaterFurnace, ClimateMaster, NextEnergy, etc) unit isn’t heating or cooling. 1. Check the batteries in your thermostat 2. Adjust the temperature a couple degrees (raise it if you are looking for heat and lower if you are […]

1 2 Next »