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.
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Mixing Valve to Prevent Scalding
In compliance with legislation that took effect February 28, 2012, Instant Plumbing is responding to the need to upgrade care homes and seniors’ facilities with temperature regulator mixing valves, also known as thermostatic mixing valves. These can be installed on any water heater to prevent scalding by excessively hot water. Depending on the model, Instant
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning With Regular Furnace Maintenance
They call it the silent killer, and sadly, carbon monoxide’s nickname is well-deserved, considering it’s a flavourless, colourless, odourless gas that is impossible for any of our sense to detect. According to the Canada Safety Council, carbon monoxide is the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. One potential source of carbon monoxide is