Renovations and Plumbing

All too often, at John The Plumber, we get customers calling us with all sorts of drainage and smell problems after they have finished their bathroom or kitchen renovation. Toilets that don’t sit well, drains that start leaking into ceilings below, measurements that were not accurate and fixtures that do not fit as planned can all be problematic.
Mississauga Plumbers Best Warranty

Best Plumbing Warranty In Mississauga, John The Plumber, Offering double the warranty of any other plumbing company in the Mississauga area. John The Plumber believes that the very best plumbing companies will stand behind their work and back it up with a warranty that doubles the competition.
How Can I get Hot Water to My Tap Sooner? Our Mississauga Plumbers Tell You How!

Mississauga Plumbers Tell You How to Get Hot Water to Your Faucet Faster No one likes to wait for hot water to reach the pipes, especially not in the colder months. However, more often than not, you’re lingering in a cold bathroom, waiting for the water to turn hot. It’s even more bothersome if you […]
How To Maintain Your Hot Water Tank Mississauga

Hot water tank maintenance isn’t something you hear discussed too often. The life expectancy of a hot water tank can be greatly extended by flushing out your hot water tank, say our Mississauga plumbers. Our plumbers in Mississauga suggest maintenance work to be completed on your hot water tank every six months or so.
Plumbing Terms You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask

Here at John the Plumber Mississauga we strive on being the best we can be at what we do. And what we do best is…plumbing! But, we do realize that it can be a little daunting when a licensed plumber comes into your home and starts telling you about what he sees as the issue.
Mixing Valve

Any new home built in the Mississauga area will have a thermostatic mixing valve above the water heater, regardless if your hot water tank is gas or electric. Mixing valves became code years ago for 2 main reasons; to prevent scalding and to prevent disease.
Your Water Meter

A very important thing that every Mississauga homeowner should know is where the water meter is in their house, and how to turn it off. The main water meter shut off is generally located in the basement near the front of the house; as we live in a cold climate where water pipes can burst, this is a necessity.
FAQ’s For Your Favourite Mississauga Plumber

We get a lot of calls that ask for quotes or pricing over the phone. Or if there actually really is a John the Plumber. Or if the reviews on Google are accurate. So here we are with a little FAQ about Mississauga’s top plumbing company.
Cast Iron Woes Mississauga

If there is one call we get that outnumbers all others, it’s blocked drains. Tubs, sinks, toilets and laundry tubs are all susceptible to becoming blocked or clogged. Worse still, your main drain from your home out to the city property line can get blocked for any number of reasons; this is the one we are going to focus on today.
Blocked Drains Mississauga

If there is one call we get that outnumbers all others, it’s blocked drains. Tubs, sinks, toilets and laundry tubs are all susceptible to becoming blocked or clogged. Worse still, your main drain from your home out to the city property line can get blocked for any number of reasons; this is the one we are going to focus on today.