We’re almost into October and Fall is officially here. Although weather experts predict a warm and dry season for most of Canada, it’s still a good time to review your household maintenance requirements before it gets cold. Reliable plumbing is a critical aspect of being warm and dry throughout the winter, and we’ve listed 5 … Read more
Finally, in a long-awaited and much-needed move, the province is cracking down on those aggressive salespeople who come to your door insisting on doing an inspection of your hot water heater. A recent article in the Toronto Star reports that the Minister of Consumer Services has announced a plan to help protect consumers from these … Read more
It’s that time of year when many homeowners close up and go to warmer climes for a sun-filled vacation away from the Toronto cold. We board our pets, turn off the heat and lock the door as we head out. The last thing we think about is our residential plumbing system! It will still be … Read more
Winter 2012 is almost here, and Torontonians know it could be a long, cold one. We also know what a pleasure it is to come in from outdoors and take a hot bath or shower, thawing out all the chilly nerve-endings in our body. Most GTA hot water heaters are located in the basement, which … Read more
Two Ontario hot water heater installers were charged with more than 400 counts of fraud this past week, according to GuelphMercury.com and CP24. A provincial investigation by the Consumer Services Ministry found that Mr Tankless Inc and Ontario Ensource Inc had signed contracts with customers for the installation of water heaters and other appliances, and … Read more
Often, the first noticeable sign of a problem with your hot water heater is that the water is no longer heating up. That’s pretty inconvenient, however, if it happens at 6 am on a Toronto winter morning when you have an 8 am meeting lined up! The good news is you can inspect your water … Read more
The hot water heater installed in your home should be sized correctly to supply the quantities of hot water you need for the number of people for which the dwelling is designed. However, in many of the older GTA homes, the hot water heaters don’t deliver enough for all the residents, and this can be … Read more