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Should I Replace My Poly-B Pipe?
Is it time to say goodbye to your Poly-B pipes? With a history of leaks and costly damage, these outdated pipes can become a nightmare for many Edmon
How to Check for Frozen Pipes and Broken Hose Bibs to Avoid Basement Flooding
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 t
A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding and Preventing Clogs
Homeownership brings many joys and responsibilities, and one common woe that can dampen the spirits is dealing with clogged drains. Let's embark on
Thawing Wisdom- A Guide for Edmonton Homeowners With Frozen Pipes
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 hom
What Are Low-Flow Faucets: Top Things You Need to Know
It becomes crucial to choose faucets carefully when every drop matters. Low-flow faucets have emerged as eco-friendly solutions, but what makes them
Unclog Your Drains Without Tools – Here’s How!
Addressing a clogged drain can be frustrating, especially without the right tools. However, there are several methods you can try to unclog your dra
Got A Leaky Faucet? 5 Reasons Why And How To Fix It Yourself
Has that persistent “drip, drip, drip” from a dripping faucet got you teetering on the brink of madness? Dripping faucets are not only annoying,
Guide to DIY Washing Machine Installation and Common FAQs
Installing a new washing machine in your home may seem like a challenging task, but with the right guidance, it can be a manageable DIY project. Whe
Winter-Proofing Your House Plumbing: 10 Tips to Prevent Burst Pipes
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
Stop the Drip: Identifying and Resolving Toilet Leaks in Your Bathroom
Have you noticed a suspicious puddle near the base of your toilet? Chalk it up to condensation or wet feet after a shower, you dry it up but it come
Water Conservation Gardening: How You Can Keep Your Yard Beautiful and Save Money
In today's world, where environmental sustainability is a pressing concern, water conservation plays a crucial role. By adopting water-efficient pra
Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Water Bill
Saving money on your water bill is not only beneficial for your wallet but also for the environment. By implementing a few simple tips and making c
The Best Pipes For Your Bathroom Or Kitchen –Edmonton Plumber
Choosing the right plumbing pipe is crucial for the longevity and performance of your system, especially in harsh weather conditions like those in E
Five Proven Ways to Unclog Your Shower Drain
Trying to take a relaxing shower? It’s not so easy when you have a clogged shower drain! If you think you’re dealing with a clog, check the speed
How to Dispose of Cooking Oil, Grease, and Fats
Keep cooking oil where it belongs—out of your drain! Even the smallest amount of grease can have a big impact on your home's plumbing system and th
Sewer Backup Valves: Why You Need One & Their Costs
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 ever
PEX Pipes vs. Copper Plumbing: Which Is Right for My Home?
Is it time to pump up your plumbing game? If you’re building a new home or you need to replace leaky pipes, you may have heard that copper plumbing
How to Unclog a Drain with a Snake or Drain Auger
A clogged drain? What a pain! Luckily, dislodging clogged drains is inexpensive and simple using a drain snake or auger. These plumbing devices are l
Don’t Fall for These 6 Common Plumbing Myths
Oh, the stories we’ve heard. There are so many plumbing myths swirling out there! We wanted to set the record straight on some of them, so you avoi
How to Clean a Smelly Garbage Disposal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTLNVDfI4tg Do you have a stench in your sink? Blech! It happens to everyone, and the good news is there are som
5 Signs Your Toilet Needs to be Replaced
Your toilet, the throne, ye ole crapper, the loo…it’s that one thing in your home you use thousands of time per year, but you often neglect! Toil
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal
When the garbage disposal in your kitchen malfunctions, it can cause a huge headache for homeowners. In addition to the nuisance of having a fixture
Replace Your Old and Recalled Poly-B Pipes
If you have poly-b plumbing in your home, it is inevitable that you will be replacing it at some point. Poly-b (polybutylene) plumbing was installed
Get a Spa-Like Shower at Home with These Simple Upgrades
The demands for innovative plumbing fixtures are on the rise every year. Homeowners love the convenience of automated smart-home fixtures. Homeowners
Putting a Legal Basement or Garage Suite in Your Home
The process of incorporating a basement or garage suite in your home is not simple and it requires that you do things carefully in order to ensure th
How to Keep Your Hose Bibs from Freezing
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
How To Clean Smelly Drains
You walk into your kitchen or bathroom and smell a strong odour that you can’t quite place, it could be coming from your drains. Drain odours are a
Conserve Water and Protect Your Home from Water Damage with Flo by Moen
When it comes to water leaks in the home, statistics show: 40% of homeowners will suffer from water damage at some point in their lives.
How To Improve Your Water Pressure
Have you ever noticed sluggish water flow coming from one or more faucets in your home? If you have, this is a situation that you must investigate an
Finance Options for Homeowners During COVID-19
Always Plumbing & Heating recognizes the fact that mandated closures of several businesses and services by the government are having a significan
Getting Your Hose Bibs Ready for Spring
As Spring has begun, and warm weather is just around the corner, you may find yourself spending more time outdoors these days. If you’re doing some
Introducing U by Moen-the Only Voice-Activated Faucet on the Market
The world just got more high-tech. In January 2020, Moen released the only voice-activated kitchen faucet on the market. U by Moen is your new kitche
Top 5 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Visit from the Plumber
This may be hard to absorb, but the biggest threat to your homes mechanical is…you! There are many bad habits that homeowners have, or things that
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
In chilly Alberta winters, water lines can freeze if frost is pushed below the waterline. The pipes in your home can also freeze due to extreme tempe
How to Keep Your Drains Clear of Hair and other Buildup
Clogged drains are a common household problem. Knowing how to keep your drains clear will keep your pipes healthy and reduce your need to call a plum
Getting your hose bibs ready for unseasonal cold weather
In Alberta, we all know how bitter cold the winter weather can be. As fall and winter approach, we are reminded there are many more cold days (or nig
15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garburator
As fall approaches, many families find themselves spending more time in the kitchen. While summer is the season for outdoor barbecues and campfires,
Dangers of Poly B Pipes & Poly B Plumbing
What is Poly-B Pipe? Poly B™ (polybutylene) was a common type of plumbing material used to supply hot and cold water in residential a
Signs You Need a Water Softener in Your Home
The North Saskatchewan River supplies the Edmonton area with some of the best water in the world, but the river water is considered “moderately har
Prevent Flooding In Your Edmonton Home & Save Money With A Backwater Valve
Protect Your Home From Flooding Due To Heavy Rain & City Sewage Back-up If getting a mainline backwater valve hasn’t made it onto your sprin
Notes on Toilet Replacement
You groggily shamble into the bathroom, use the toilet and flush it. After washing your hands, you start ambling back to bed, but in the distance, yo
How to Handle a Burst Pipe (in Winter)
Northern Alberta is under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chill values of -40 to -45 expected to persist into Saturday. This is frozen and burst pi
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes: 6 Steps to Take When Your Pipes Freeze
November has arrived and with it, Old Man Winter. As temperatures continue to drop over the next couple of months homes in the Edmonton area will be
Holiday Plumbing Tips
Now that Edmonton homes have celebrated Thanksgiving, the holiday season is once again in full force. With extended breaks and get-togethers on the h
Halloween Safety Tips (for Edmonton Homes)
Another Edmonton October means that soon houses will be decorated with all sorts of spooky, festive decorations. In addition to traditional pumpkins
Green Plumbing Tips for Edmonton Homes
While Edmonton homeowners prepare for the long winter with maintenance procedures that will ensure both safety and comfort, there is another concern
Fall Sump Pump Maintenance
A sump pump is the best defense against flooding in your Edmonton home. Activated by a float switch, it removes water that would otherwise infiltrate
Fall DIY Maintenance for Edmonton Homes
With the new Edmonton school year just a few weeks away, it’s time for area households to begin thinking about fall DIY maintenance. While it will
Plumbing Fixes Before Selling
Selling Your Home? Make Sure Your Plumbing is up to Snuff Before Listing! Selling a home gives you the opportunity to make a profit, but you also
Kitchen Plumbing Maintenance
If you are like most households, you are probably spending a lot of time during the extended break in the kitchen. More meals at home and increased t
Summer Outdoor Plumbing Notes for Edmonton
While Edmonton winters bring major challenges to plumbing systems, the summer season comes with its own unique set of problems. With kids home from s
How to Find Hidden Water Leaks
Hidden water leaks can cost you a lot of money in your Edmonton home. One of the most common plumbing problems and biggest causes of wasted water in
Sump Pump Maintenance Procedures and Tips
Why should we maintain ourSump Pumps? Our sump pumps should work efficiently for us and be there for us when we need them. The very last thing we
Green Cleaning Products for Your Edmonton Home
Your kitchen and bathroom are two of the most important places in your Edmonton home. So making sure that both are clean and free from harmful toxins
Sump Pump Maintenance Tips for Your Edmonton Home
A sump pump is designed to keep basements from accumulating water when flooding happens regularly. It also helps to reduce dampness when the water ta
Supply Valve Locations in Your Edmonton Home
When things go wrong with your Edmonton plumbing system, it is easy to panic - especially if a leak is involved. Any kind of leak, whether it origina
8 Simple and Easy Ways to Save Water in Edmonton
More and more people nowadays are looking for ways to conserve water as they go about their everyday lives. If you're interested in netting some savi
Game Day Plumbing Tips for Your Edmonton Home
Are you planning a big Super Bowl® party this weekend? Lots of Edmonton homes will be filled with fans gathering to cheer on their favorite team –
Tips for Green Bathroom Remodeling in Edmonton
If you’ve been thinking about remodeling your Edmonton bathroom, there’s never been a better time to renovate using green technology. Modern fixt
Home Plumbing Tips: Retrieve Items that Wash Down the Drain
Your grandmother’s ring, a beloved toy, or a favourite pair of earrings… they have all accidentally fallen down the drain at some point! Luckily,
Inspecting the P-Trap in Your Edmonton Home
A slow drain in your Edmonton home might not be an immediate concern, but if it goes on for too long the stoppage can build up and cause damage. Slow
Plumbing is not a 9 to 5 task. The importance of emergency plumbing services
Unfortunately, plumbing issues do not always occur during regular business hours. In fact, residences and businesses alike frequently experience thei
