Knowing Where Your Water Shut-off Is
Knowing the location of your water shut-off valve is important for a few reasons… In case of emergency, such as a burst pipe or cracked toilet you need to be […]
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What is a Gas Water Heater
A gas water heater is an appliance that utilizes gas or propane to heat water. Gas water heaters can be used for both residential and commercial purposes. The water is […]
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What is an Electric Water Heater
An electric water heater is an appliance that utilizes electricity to heat water. Electric water heaters can be used for both residential and commercial purposes. The water is stored in […]
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Natural Gas Fortis BC Rebates
Fortis BC typically offers several rebate programs at any given time. They offer both residential and commercial rebates. Common rebates include their Connect to Gas program for new gas customers […]
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Test Your Toilet Flush Valve For Leaks
A leaking flush valve in your toilet will allow a very slow flow of water to pass from the tank to the bowl and down the drain. Often the only […]
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Prevent Frozen Hose Bibs
A frozen hose bib is never fun. It can lead to extensive and costly water damage and mould issues. In a temperate climate such as Nanaimo’s a frozen hose bib […]
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Prolong the Life of Your Hot Water Tank
It is common belief that a water heater does not require any maintenance, this is simply not true. There are a couple simple maintenance procedures that can greatly increase the […]
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Proper Garburator Use
If you have a garburator is not operated or maintained properly, it can easily break down, leak or cause clogged drains. Clogged drains and broken down garburators can lead to […]
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