If you’re heading out of town this summer it’s important to prepare your plumbing! The last thing you want to come home to is a plumbing issue. We’ve put together a simple list to help reduce the risks of disaster upon your return. Turn your Water Supply off Locate your main shut off valve and shut it off. This step ensures no water will leak should a pipe burst or an appliance break, in the case of an accident having the water supply turned off will greatly minimize any damages to your ... Continue Reading >>
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What is a Tankless Hot Water Heater?
Tankless water heater, also known as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters, provide hot water only as it is needed. They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can save you money and space, but is it right for you? Types: Gas vs Electric: Gas-powered tankless water heaters use propane or natural gas and heat water with a burner. This means that tankless gas water heaters need a gas line to the water heater, and the unit will need to ... Continue Reading >>
How to Conserve Water to Save Money This Summer
With the approach of summer 2016, we enter another consecutive year of water conservation and region-wide sprinkling regulations that will help us use our drinking water more wisely. In fact, on May 15th we begin Stage 1 of Greater Vancouver’s Water Shortage Response Plan that limits our lawn watering. But how else can you save water (and save money)? You might think that conserving water requires a significant investment, from installing new ENERGY STAR–rated appliances to using rain barrels ... Continue Reading >>
