Showing 9 Posts in “flooding.”
How to Check for Frozen Pipes and Broken Hose Bibs to Avoid Basement Flooding | 8 mins
Edmonton, Alberta is cold during the winter months, reaching a low of -40C at times. For people who love winter activities, it’s a perfect place to live. Unfortunately, the climate can present a host of issues for homeowners including frozen pipes and hose bibs. Damage to your home and plumbing […]
Thawing Wisdom- A Guide for Edmonton Homeowners With Frozen Pipes | 5 mins
Chill in the air, frost on the windows, and a surprise – frozen pipes! The Northern lights and winter in Edmonton may be amazing, but when your home’s plumbing starts to play its own icy symphony, it’s time to take action. Do you have a game plan? Do you know […]
Winter-Proofing Your House Plumbing: 10 Tips to Prevent Burst Pipes | 6 mins
Winter brings with it a picturesque blanket of snow, cozy nights by the fire, and the holiday spirit. However, it also comes with a potential menace – burst pipes. Icy cold temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing system, causing expensive and frustrating damage. But fear not, for we’ve got […]
Sewer Backup Valves: Why You Need One & Their Costs | 3 mins
Sewage needs to get out and stay out! When waste leaves your home, it should remain outside of the house in the municipal sewer system. But, not everything always goes according to plan. Sometimes, when flooding or heavy rainfall occurs, there’s a possibility sewage could flow back to your home. […]
How to Unclog a Drain with a Snake or Drain Auger | 2 mins
A clogged drain? What a pain! Luckily, dislodging clogged drains is inexpensive and simple using a drain snake or auger. These plumbing devices are long, flexible (some might say snake-like) metal coils that go into the drain pipe and push or pull the obstruction out. You can use them for […]
How to Prevent Basement Flooding | 5 mins
This article goes over our expert tips and recommendations to prevent your basement from flooding this spring and summer.
How to Keep Your Hose Bibs from Freezing | 2 mins
Are you ready for another winter? Did you get your furnace up and running? Put away your summer clothes and bring out your winter gear? How about put snow tires on your car? Did you drain your hose bibs? As winter approaches, there is a risk of your hose bibs […]
How to Prevent Your Basement from Flooding | 2 mins
It’s been another rainy summer in Edmonton, and the water table has been rising significantly due to 2 consecutive summers with record rainfall. Heavy rainfall poses a risk to homeowners, in which the water can seep into a basement causing flooding. This can gradually happen over time, causing mold problems, […]
Conserve Water and Protect Your Home from Water Damage with Flo by Moen | 3 mins
When it comes to water leaks in the home, statistics show: With these numbers in mind, Moen created a Smart Water shutoff device that they call Flo by Moen. This device attaches to your main water shutoff line in your home and runs daily tests to ensure that your home’s […]
