Reading the bulletin
Guides cover seasonal care, water heaters, drains, basements and buying a home. Each one ends with clear signs that it is time to call a plumber.
New pieces are added through the year as the seasons turn, starting with winter preparation each autumn.
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- How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Winter
- Hard Water in York Region Homes
- Why Your Toilet Keeps Running
- Simple Water Heater Maintenance
- Backwater Valve Basics
- Preventing Basement Floods
- Chemical Drain Cleaners: Pros and Cons
- First Steps in a Plumbing Emergency
- Locating the Main Shut-Off
- Grease and Kitchen Drains
- Where Water Pressure Goes
- Polybutylene and Galvanized Pipes
- That Sewer Smell Downstairs
- Signs of a Hidden Leak
- Spring Sump Pump Check
- Tank vs Tankless Water Heaters
- Water Heater Lifespan
- What Not to Flush
- Putting Outdoor Taps to Bed for Winter