Plumbing problems may come in an array of different forms. You have small minor and relatively inexpensive issues, like say a leaky faucet. On the other hand, you can have major issues capable of causing severe damage to your property. Basement flooding or a backed up sewer may fall into this list. Assessing plumbing issues …
For most households, high-water pressure issues are often overlooked. When it comes to water pressure, low-water pressure is what most people think about first. But did you know high water pressure can lead to serious plumbing issues? Constant high water pressure places enormous stress on your plumbing system. High water pressure can result in volumes …
Winter is now in full swing here in Toronto and the GTA. More often, temperatures are dipping below double digits. Constant bitter cold temperatures increase the likelihood of your pipes freezing. Frozen pipes can be very costly and disastrous. Frozen pipes have the potential to rupture and burst. When water freezes, volume expands by about …
Every once in a while, you’re going to need to shut off the water supply to your home. You could be experiencing a plumbing emergency or about to head out on a vacation. Or you’re performing a large scale home renovation. Turning off the water in your home during these situations is a necessity. Your …
Frozen water pipes are a real pain for many residential owners in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Water freezing is pretty normal stuff during the winter, yet it is a different situation when it happens in a pipe. When water freezes, it expands. This causes tremendous pressure (over 2,000 pounds per square inch) inside. Such …
