Tank vs Tankless Water Heater for an Older Unionville Home
Choosing between a new tank and tankless in a 1970s or 1980s Unionville, Markham or Richmond Hill home, and what to check in your rental agreement first.
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Practical guidance for homeowners across York Region, Simcoe County and the northern GTA.
Winterizing a Blue Mountain Chalet: Drain-Down or Shut-Off?
For a chalet that sits empty between ski weekends, the choice is a full drain-down or heat plus an automatic shut-off valve. What each involves and where each falls short.
Read the guide →Rotten-Egg Smell in Hot Water on a Well: Ballantrae & Kettleby
A sulphur smell from the hot taps on a well usually starts in the water heater; if the cold smells too, it is the water. How to tell, and what fixes each.
Read the guide →Backwater Valves in Woodbridge & Thornhill: What to Know
How a backwater valve keeps sewer backup out of a finished basement in Woodbridge, Thornhill and Vaughan, and what to ask your city before you book the work.
Read the guide →Sump Pump Failed in a Thaw? First Steps for Maple & Oak Ridges
What to do in the first half hour when a sump pump fails in a thaw or heavy rain, why pumps give out in Maple, Woodbridge and Oak Ridges, and which backups help.
Read the guide →Well Pump Short-Cycling in Kettleby, Schomberg & Nobleton
A well pump that starts every few seconds usually points to the pressure tank or switch. Here is what causes short-cycling in King Township homes and what to check before you call.
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We are writing the first pieces now — practical guidance for homeowners in York Region, Simcoe County and the northern GTA. In the meantime, the FAQ answers the questions we get asked most.