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 […]

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Safe Sewer Clearing

When your sewer backs up, it is understandable to want immediate service to clear the blockage. However, your plumbing company may mention that they have to get a Sewer Lateral inspection or a Sewer Safety inspection. Not necessarily what you would like to hear, especially when it means a two hour delay in getting someone […]

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The Flammable Vapour Sensor

Did you know your fuel powered water heater has a safety switch that cuts out when it is exposed to certain levels of flammable vapours? That means chemicals, paint, ammonia from kitty litter, or other flammable scents have been exposed to your water heater. For safety reasons, your water heater will shut down. Once the […]

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Back Up Your Sump Pump to Prevent Basement Flooding

The snow melt this year has sump pumps working overtime to keep water levels out of the basement. But, what happens when the sump pump gives out, the float gets stuck or there is a power outage preventing your sump pump from kicking in? If you don’t have a back up option, your sump pit […]

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Things to ask about your new home

Adding on to last week’s post “Buying a home? Ensure you know what you’re getting into,” here are some things to find out before you take possession of a home. Water Heater: • Is the water heater rented or owned by the current home owner? If rented, how difficult will it be to switch over […]

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Buying a home? Ensure you know what you’re getting into

A home is a huge purchase, and most people (except maybe those who are flipping houses) want to know they are getting a home that is move in ready and not requiring a lot of repairs immediately. This is likely one of the reasons home inspections are so common – that and the mortgage company […]

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