Buying an Older Home in Mayland Heights? 8 Plumbing Items Worth Checking
Buying an Older Home in Mayland Heights? 8 Plumbing Items Worth Checking One of the attractions of Mayland Heights is its established residential character. Older homes can offer mature neighbourhoods, larger lots, established landscaping and unique layouts. They can also have plumbing systems that have been modified several times over the life of the house. […]
How Calgary Homeowners Can Help Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
How Calgary Homeowners Can Help Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter A Calgary cold snap can put more than your furnace to the test. Water lines located in cold areas of a home can be vulnerable when temperatures drop significantly. A frozen pipe is inconvenient. A frozen pipe that bursts can become an expensive plumbing emergency. […]
7 Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Hot Water Tank
7 Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Hot Water Tank Your hot water tank is one of those appliances you probably do not think about very often—until you turn on the shower and there is no hot water. Like every mechanical appliance in your home, a water heater can eventually develop problems. Sometimes […]
Plumbing Emergency? 7 Things Calgary Homeowners Should Do Before the Plumber Arrives
Plumbing Emergency? 7 Things Calgary Homeowners Should Do Before the Plumber Arrives Burst pipe. Overflowing toilet. Leaking hot water tank. Sewer backup. Plumbing emergencies have a habit of happening when you least want them to. Knowing what to do during the first few minutes can help you protect your home while you wait for professional […]
When a Clogged Drain Is More Than Just a Clogged Drain
When a Clogged Drain Is More Than Just a Clogged Drain Every homeowner deals with a slow drain eventually. Hair, soap, food debris and other materials can accumulate inside household drains and restrict water flow. Sometimes the solution really is straightforward. But when the same drain keeps clogging—or several fixtures begin acting strangely at the […]
Boiler or Furnace? What Calgary Homeowners Should Know About Hydronic Heating
Boiler or Furnace? What Calgary Homeowners Should Know About Hydronic Heating Most Calgary homeowners are familiar with furnaces. A furnace heats air and distributes that heated air throughout the home. But it is not the only way to keep a Calgary home comfortable. Residential boiler systems use heated water to transfer heat through a hydronic […]
8 Signs Your Furnace May Need Repair Before a Calgary Winter
8 Signs Your Furnace May Need Repair Before a Calgary Winter There are few appliances in a Calgary home that you depend on more during winter than your furnace. Unfortunately, furnaces do not always wait for a convenient Tuesday afternoon to stop working. The good news is that heating systems often provide warning signs before […]
7 Plumbing Problems Mayland Heights Homeowners Should Watch For
Own a home in Mayland Heights? Learn seven common plumbing problems Calgary homeowners should watch for and when it is time to call a professional plumber.
