Here is a step-by-step guide you as a homeowner can perform in your home to check to see if your plumbing is in safe working order. The purpose of this article is to help you; the homeowner, prevent a major flood in your home! You can check all these things yourself using this guide of common plumbing areas of concern. …
Should I turn off my water before I go on vacation?
Shutting off your main water valve is a great idea before leaving for your vacation. You never know what could happen when you’re gone and nothing could ruin the already dreadful feeling of coming back from a vacation more than a flooded home. A couple of great recommendations we offer for our snowbirds is a WiFi thermostat that can monitor …
I can smell sewer gas in my house, what should I do?
Sewer gas is an unpleasant smell to have in your home. Before calling a professional to come check it out, there are a few places that you can look yourself, to get a better idea of what the cause may be. Here’s our list of things to look for first if you are having a sewer gas smell in your …
I have galvanized waterlines in my house, what should I do?
Galvanized waterlines were popular in homes prior to 1950. If you have a home built in that era, chances are you may have galvanized waterlines. They are basically steel pipes that have a zinc coating and threaded connections. Over time the waterline will build up with debris and hardness from the water, to the point there is a severe drop …
How much does it cost to have a plumber come to my house?
This is a very common question – people want to know where their money is being spent, and if there are hidden fees involved in the cost. Most of the common residential service calls will range from $157-$250 for labour, for most minor to medium repair bills. Furnace or boiler repairs usually need to be diagnosed first which is a …