Banging water pipes can be alarming but their bark is much worse than their bite, in most cases.The banging, knocking or, some might say, “thwacking” sound emanating from the pipes when you turn the water on may make you jump. [...]
With everyone in Calgary stuck at home for a while, what better time to check that toolbox or basement and do a roundup of your plumbing tools? You could spring a leak, have a blocked toilet or a dripping [...]
Nothing is more frustrating than having to deal with a clogged toilet… Except, well, maybe your hot water going out mid-shower. Whether you are waiting to call a plumber or you think you can handle the unclogging process yourself, [...]
For many homeowners, the garbage disposal is a bit of an enigma. It is easy to assume that anything is safe to put down the sink, but that is simply not the case. Before deciding to install a garbage [...]
When it comes to home care, there are small fixes and there are large fixes. A clogged toilet, for example, can be a small fix if all one needs is a handy plunger to resolve the issue. A burst [...]
Like most things in this world, someone is always making innovations in the fields of plumbing and heating. At Pete the Plumber we're always keen to stay up on the latest innovations in both areas, and when customers call we [...]
Calgary's hard water can cause problems for your plumbing, not to mention the fact that it's not as gentle on our skin or clothes when washing. Thankfully there are good ways to beat the problem of hard water, and Pete [...]
Always on the hunt for new ways to help our community, PTP is very pleased to announce that it will be contributing to the welfare of Calgary's children by donating $25 to the Calgary Children’s Foundation every time the Calgary [...]
Have you noticed that, in Calgary, it is difficult to make suds in the water? If you’re new to Calgary, you may also be surprised to see a white crystalline buildup in the showerhead and the kettle. That’s because [...]
Folks, if you want to avoid costly plumber bills and even costlier clean-up bills should your drains back up, do yourself a favour and stop flushing the following items down the toilet or washing them down your kitchen sink: 1. [...]
