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
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
The issue of mandatory downspout disconnection has given rise to a scam currently operating in Toronto. Scammers are knocking on doors and using high-pressure sales tactics to “sell” residents their disconnection services, on the pretext that they are not in compliance with the change in the law. The City has recently issued a statement that … Read more