Quick Answer: A backwater valve prevents basement flooding by allowing wastewater to flow out of the home normally, and closing when wastewater tries to flow backward from an overloaded sewer system. This prevents sewage from backing up through connected plumbing fixtures into the basement. Professional installation, inspection, repair and maintenance can provide an important layer…

If your Waterdown home has Kitec plumbing, here are the issues to watch for before winter: brass fittings that are corroding or discolored, any history of leaks or low water pressure, pipes in unheated areas such as basements or garages and any part of the system that hasn’t been inspected in the last few years.…

Quick Answer: Professional electric water heater repair in Oakville can help homeowners find failing thermostats, worn heating elements and tripped breakers before cold weather makes hot water demand high. A pre-winter inspection by Professional Oakville Plumbers will save you money on energy costs, help you avoid a mid-winter breakdown and increase the life of your…

Fall debris such as leaves, twigs, seed pods and dirt washed in by fall rain can clog the sump pit, jam the float switch and block the discharge line of your sump pump. If this happens, your pump could run all the time, cause the basin to overflow, or quit working entirely, leaving your Milton…

When temperatures begin to dip each fall across Oakville, homeowners are often concerned with furnaces, gutters and window seals — but one small device outside the home is equally susceptible to the season: the backflow preventer valve. If your backflow preventer valve Oakville property depends on isn’t ready for cooler weather, it can crack, seize…

If you’re thinking of modern bathroom renovations in Milton, the plumbing work – pipe upgrades, fixture installations and replacing the shower or tub – should be completed before the cold weather arrives. Ontario’s freezing temperatures can also wreak havoc on exposed or outdated pipes. Starting a renovation when winter arrives can mean longer project timelines…

As temperatures begin to fall throughout Burlington, your hot water tank is working harder quietly. Showers are longer, the dishwasher and washing machine are used more often and your water heater has to work harder to keep up. If you haven’t had your tank checked since last year, fall is the perfect time to get…

Basement plumbing systems can be put under some strain by September rains. It’s an important time of year for Mississauga homeowners to pay attention to sump pumps, drains, sewer lines, pipes and other components of basement plumbing. With water-related plumbing problems, it’s best to act quickly to keep a small problem from becoming a larger…

Quick answer: Spring thaw, summer storms, fall leaf drop and winter freezes… Oakville’s four distinct seasons each challenge your home’s drains and sewer line in different ways. Any time of year, if you see slow drains, gurgling pipes, sewage odours or water pooling near your foundation, it’s time to call a professional plumber before a…

Quick answer: Homeowners are upgrading because older toilets waste water, clog often and cost more to maintain over time. Modern, high-efficiency toilets address these problems and add value to the home. That means higher water bills and more repair calls over the years. For instance, when a toilet starts to run, leak at the base…