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Emergency Plumbing Tips For Canadians

Frequently Asked Question

Also more at risk for freezing are pipes in basements, garages, crawlspaces, kitchens and other rooms with outside walls such as bathrooms. According to Texas A&M University, water pipes can freeze and burst when the outside temperature reaches 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
As soon as you notice water coming from the burst pipe, shut off the main water valve to the house. Doing so will prevent any more water from flowing out of the pipe. The main shut-off valve is usually at the water meter or where the main line enters the house.
Signs of burst pipes include no water coming out of your taps or water seeping around where your pipes are located. An emergency plumber can come in and fix the burst pipe quickly and effectively, or replace it if needed.
  • Leaky Faucets. There's nothing worse than listening to a leaky faucet all night long
  • Clogged Sinks
  • Clogged toilets
  • No Hot Water
  • Leaky Water Heater
  • Burst Pipes
  • Running Toilet
  • Clogged Garbage Disposal
However, minor issues can drastically snowball into larger complications when left unattended. Clogged drains, for instance, can easily turn from quick fixes into sludgy nightmares. At times like these, it's imperative that you have a trusted local emergency plumber on speed dial.
  1. Plumbing systems, water fittings and water using appliances must be installed and maintained to comply with the regulations.
  2. Contamination of drinking water must be prevented.
  3. Advance notice of plumbing installation work must be given.
  1. Plumbing systems, water fittings and water using appliances must be installed and maintained to comply with the regulations.
  2. Contamination of drinking water must be prevented.
  3. Advance notice of plumbing installation work must be given.
As a 40-year-old who wants to get into plumbing, your two main options are either to work as a plumber's mate (which requires no training) or complete a fast-track plumbing course. In reality, many plumbers work as an assistant to pick up the fundamentals and then learn more advanced skills through plumbing courses.