What is Weeping Tile?
Sometimes terminology can be a little bit lost and this particular one is one that we get asked for a lot. What exactly is weeping tile and what does it do?
City of Ottawa Backflow prevention – Tips from John the Plumber
The city of Ottawa is has begun a backflow prevention program to protect the drinking water quality by making sure that the appropriate backflow prevention devices have been installed and inspected on private property in the Ottawa area.
What Do I Do If My Pipes Freeze?
If you live in an area like Ottawa you know we get some extreme temperatures in the winter. With these temperatures you run the risk of pipes freezing in your home. If the water in your pipes does get a chance to freeze it can cause the water to expand by up to 10% and this pressure can cause your pipes to split or even burst.
John the Plumbing Offering Expert-Guided Emergency Plumbing Service throughout Ottawa
Emergency Plumbing Service Ottawa. Expert service specialists can use their experience to respond quickly and adeptly any plumbing issue within the home.
John the Plumber Offers Expert Drain Cleaning Services Throughout Ottawa
Ottawa, ON-based plumbers, John the Plumber is now offering one of the local market’s leading drain cleaning services. The company’s experts can now be called upon on short notice to respond to a range of drain issues, including clogged drains, and frozen or broken piping.
Buying a new home in Ottawa? John the Plumber can help!
Our plumbers can fix virtually anything related to your plumbing in your home, and we can do inspections on homes that need it. Why would you have a licensed plumber come in to do an inspection before you buy your home? Here are a few good reasons, especially in older neighbourhoods.
Plumbing Tips for Families
Our team is family oriented and safety minded, so we though it might be a great idea to talk about some specific needs your family may have and how the plumbing in your home relates to it. Our team of licensed and professional plumbers have families of our own, and we are here to share what we think is important.
February is Frost Free Hose Bib Month
Spring might not be right around the corner when it’s still mid February in Ontario, but it is eventually coming. Call the friendly folks at John The Plumber and we can replace those hose bibs for you – preferably with a frost free hose bib to avoid these problems in the future. 613-227-7465
My Water Drains Slowly or Gurgles – What’s the Cause of This?
Our Ottawa plumbers tell you why your drain is slow and gurgling. If your water is draining slowly, or there’s a gurgling noise don’t hesitate to contact us at John The Plumber Ottawa 613 227 7465 Along with expert advice, you’ll also get the best plumbing warranty of 2 years.
Outside Hose Taps
Hose bibs commonly burst because water stays trapped inside, freezes as the temperature drops, expands and bursts. Unfortunately, you may not notice this until spring when things start to warm up and you start to hear water where you shouldn’t and now have to deal with a burst pipe.
Sump Pump Talk
A sump pump is a submersible (under water) pump that works to pump water out of your basement in areas where the water table is high and you run the risk of basement flooding when too much water collects under the foundation of your home.
New Drain Lines Ottawa
James recently installed some drain pipes for a customer who was having their entire bathroom remodelled. All the fixtures were moving around and they were installing a stand alone claw foot bathtub. This job is in its early stages yet, but we thought people would like to see what is behind the walls and in their ceilings under the bathroom!
