Plumbing guides
Plain-English answers to the most common plumbing problems, for homeowners in Barrie.
Barrie Home Plumbing Calendar
A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in Barrie.
How Do I Protect My Pipes Through a Snowbelt Winter?
Barrie gets about 286 cm of snow a year and nights of −20°C. How to protect pipes in outside walls, garages, cottages and empty homes.
Is My Water Heater Rented, and What Can I Do About It?
Many Ontario homes rent their water heater. How to tell if yours is rented, who fixes it, and what to think about before replacing or buying it out.
What Is a Backwater Valve and Do I Need One?
How a backwater valve stops sewage backing up into a Barrie basement during heavy storms, who needs one and how to look after it.
How Often Should I Test My Private Well Near Barrie?
A plain guide for rural homes around Barrie on private wells: when to test, what the tests show and when a plumber can help with treatment.
A Pipe Burst. What Should I Do in the First Ten Minutes?
The first steps when a pipe bursts in a Barrie home: shutting off the water, staying safe around basement electrics, draining the lines and recording the damage.
How Do I Hire a Certified Plumber in Ontario?
Plumbing is a compulsory trade in Ontario. What to check before hiring a plumber in Barrie: certification, gas registration, permits and written quotes.
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