As more people turn towards energy efficiency, the topic of tankless water heaters becomes even more popular. What makes these units so different from traditional hot water heaters? How are they more efficient? Are they worth the cost? These [...]
Homeowners should ready to prepare your Calgary home for winter and making sure their homes are warm and cozy. The right preparation can make all the difference between an enjoyable season or painful experience that's full of trouble with frozen [...]
Most people think of spring as a time for new beginnings. It's a time when the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. For many homeowners, spring is also a time to do some much-needed cleaning and maintenance around [...]
We’re not known here in Calgary for our tropical climate but as spring turns to summer, the thoughts of homeowners inevitably turn to how to keep the home cool during the warmer days of the year. We do get [...]
In summer, if the water heater is not heating water efficiently, there is not enough hot water, or the water you get is not hot enough, you might be tempted to just struggle through. Shorter showers and lukewarm face [...]
Here’s an incredibly important question for everyone who owns a home or business: Do you know where the main water shutoff valve is in your house, office or store? Nobody is expecting you to fix plumbing problems but the [...]
As summer takes a grip in Calgary, we’re likely to be sweating it out a few times over the coming months. While we’re not known for our palm trees and tropical sandy beaches, the temperatures can get up there, [...]
If you’re like many Calgarians, you may not be well-versed in air conditioning – and you may have many questions about the process. What type of system is best? Does the system depend on the size of the home? [...]
Picture it, it’s a Monday morning, and you’ve just pulled yourselves out of your warm bed to begin your week. You turn on the shower, walk away to let it heat up only to come back, jump in, and [...]
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 [...]
