When To Call a Plumber?
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 [...]
Innovations In Plumbing & Heating
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 [...]
3 Points Mean Children Benefit
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 [...]
Hard Water Buildup Problems and Solutions
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 [...]
Should I Turn Off The Water When I Go On Vacation?
You go away and enjoy a lovely, relaxing vacation for a few weeks and return home refreshed and ready to take on the world again. Except…you open the front door and smell that smell. Mouldy carpets and water-damaged floors, [...]
Fall Plumbing Tips
The children are back to school, leaves are falling from the trees and there’s now a nip in the air – fall has arrived! Along with the colder temperatures and the falling leaves, autumn brings with it some plumbing issues [...]
Five Ways to Conserve Water With Plumbing Fixtures
Being "green" is one of the most popular catchphrases that exists today. Being green can include anything from turning off the lights as you leave a room, turning off your car when you are stopped to pick someone up and [...]
6 Things to Consider When Hiring a Plumber in Calgary
You’re in Calgary. It’s freezing cold outside and the furnace stops working, the hot water tank stops producing enough hot water for showers, or that faucet won’t stop dripping. You desperately need a plumber. In an emergency, it can [...]