When we turn on our taps, we expect water that is safe, clean, and refreshing. But what many of us don’t realize is that tap water, even in modern cities like Ottawa, can contain a variety of hidden contaminants. Let’s dive into some of the most common ones and understand what’s really flowing through our faucets.
Everything Homeowners Need To Know About Lead Pipes: The Hidden Risks Of Older Homes Welcome to our comprehensive guide that uncovers the secrets and risks hidden within the plumbing systems of older homes. As a trusted plumbing company, we understand the paramount importance of protecting your family’s health and well-being. In this blog post, we…
Flushable wipes have surged in popularity in recent years, with many consumers believing they are a convenient and effective way to stay clean. However, what many people don’t realize is that these so-called “flushable” wipes can wreak havoc on your plumbing system, causing blockages, backups, and costly repairs.
You Helped Us Win The Top Choice Award For Best Plumber in Ottawa! This is incredible! What a feeling! We are so proud to announce that John The Plumber has been crowned the Top Choice Award Winner for Top Choice Plumber in the 2023 Top Choice Award Survey and it’s all thanks to you! Yahoo!…
Futuristic Smart Home Plumbing Technology To Protect Your Home and Prevent Waste Learn What The Future Has In Store For Plumbing Protection and Waste Prevention First, there were buckets. Next, there were wells. Before long, there were clay pipes, lead pipes, and hollowed-out trees. Thousands of years later, in 1592, the first flushing toilet was…
Friendly Reminder To Winterize Your Outdoor Faucet! Hey gang, Tis the season of cold weather and frozen pipes! If you want to avoid an expensive mess, you’d best winterize your plumbing! Outdoor Faucets If you have an outdoor faucet, it’s important to winterize them! Otherwise, they may freeze, break, or even burst your pipes! If…
A drain backup (AKA sewer backup) occurs when water rises up and out of a drain. It is often caused by a blockage in the sewer lateral or drain stack that prevents water from draining properly out of your drain system. As a result, wastewater will alternatively rise from the lowest available drain in your home since it is the water’s path of least resistance.
We get a lot of calls about blockages from your neck of the woods, and we’re wondering if you’ve ever heard about something called Hydro Jetting? We explain how this machine works, how you save money having this service done as well as some advantages and disadvantages you may want to consider.
Here at John THE Plumber we believe in safety first so we’ve decided to teach you a little bit about the plumbing valves that control this situation so you understand they weren’t designed primarily for your comfort and pleasure- it’s a matter of safety.
We know you’re not going to be coming out of hibernation any time soon Nepean, the winter fun has just begun! But as plumbers we need to remain ahead of the weather changing, and this time of year poses many issues on the plumbing front.
