The most common annoyances people experience with their toilets can usually be dealt with on a do-it-yourself basis, but if yours is giving you a lot of trouble, you might want to consider replacement.
Hydronic Heating Pitfalls
There are a lot of plumbers out there with a basic knowledge of hydronic heating, but without a thorough understanding, it’s too easy to make catastrophic mistakes that can cost a LOT of money years down the road.
Energy-Efficiency Rebates For Alberta Homeowners
Energy Efficiency Alberta has launched a rebate program for Alberta homeowners who upgrade their homes with eligible installations of new insulation, triple-glazed windows or tankless water heating systems.
Getting Quotes On A New Furnace?
We put a lot of time into forming a quote based on quality equipment and expert installation. We’re committed to providing our customers the very best value, and sometimes that’s not the lowest price.
Think Before You Flush!
Too many of us treat the toilet like a garbage can, when our sewage systems are designed strictly for water-soluble waste. Here’s a quick rundown of some things you should never put down a toilet or drain.
High Radon Levels in Calgary
One out of eight homes in the Calgary region have unacceptably high radon levels, posing a public health concern that every homeowner should take seriously.
Springtime Air Conditioner Maintenance
In Calgary, a lot of people start using their air conditioners starting around April, or when daytime temperatures begin to regularly exceed 15 degrees. Now’s the time to make sure yours is ready to go.
Springtime Flood Avoidance
Rapid spring melting often results in saturated or even flooding properties. Prevent the water outside from winding up in your basement by evaluating your drainage, testing the sump pump, and checking for leaks when you turn your lawn service taps back on.
Poly-B Piping: Why You Ought To Be Concerned
We get a lot of calls about plumbing problems with polybutylene pipe (“Poly-B”). We’ve written about this stuff before; it has a tendency to develop leaks, and insurance companies sure don’t like it! One might wonder why there’s so much of this grey tubing installed in Calgary. Since we’ve been plumbing here since 1972, we
Soft Water A Must For Baxi Boilers
In our last blog, we discussed water softeners, and this brings us today’s topic. We’ve been getting a lot of service calls lately regarding Baxi boilers. These are wall-hung “combi” boilers, designed and built in the UK, to provide hot water as well as in-floor heating. These units are common in Calgary communities like Hawkwood,