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 [...]
With our bitterly cold Alberta winters, nobody needs reminding about keeping the house warm. According to ENMAX, when the temperature dips by 10 degrees, we use eight percent more electricity and 40 percent more natural gas. With energy costs [...]
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 washes are [...]
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 [...]
If you've been thinking about air conditioning for the summer, it's time to give Pete the Plumber a call to get an estimate. Let us draw up a proposal, show you the options, and get you the pricing you'll need [...]
