John THE Plumber On Safety & Gas Water Heaters

It is a bit scary how often we get calls with people inquiring about how their gas water heaters work. The reason it’s scary is because when one is working with boiling hot water and gas the risk of scalding oneself and/or an explosion is present. It is clear to us at times that some of our callers really don’t understand how their heater works and truly requires a licensed professional to pay a visit and explain things for safety reasons.
Pool Heaters and Plumbers: We Can Do It!

Hello Ottawa! Mother Nature has been awfully kind to us here in our Nation’s Capital over the 2020 winter season, and many homeowners are already dreaming about getting their pools up and running. Anyone who owns a pool knows there are many factors to consider to keep it running at optimal levels, and a pool heater is one of those factors.
BBQ SEASON: John THE Plumber Can Help!

. Here at John THE Plumber we want you to enjoy a long season grilling with your friends and family, but we also want you to do it safely. We decided to blog about the difference between the installation of portable and stationary BBQ’s so you understand their structures from a safety standpoints along with a few other safety tips.
Time for a New Water Heater, Oshawa?

It’s time for a new hot water tank? This is something that tends to worry many homeowners; hot water tanks are a large expense and they often come at inopportune times. If you know that your hot water tank is quite old, say over 12 years, it may be a good time to think about swapping it out for a new one.