As your local Ottawa plumbing experts, Out of This World is here to guide you through preparing your sump pump for the spring season. With the snow melting and the rainy season approaching, it’s crucial to ensure your basement remains dry and flood-free. Follow our simple, expert advice to keep your home safe and your Ottawa sump pump in top condition. Read on or reach out to our plumbing pros if you have any questions or need to schedule sump pump service! Call (613) 563-4298Call Now Understanding Your Sump Pump in Ottawa First things first, let’s get to know your sump pump. This nifty dev ..read more

As winter sets in, Ottawa residents face the daunting threat of frozen pipes, a common and potentially costly issue. At Out of This World Plumbing, we understand the importance of protecting your home during harsh Canadian winters. Continue reading to learn how to tell if your pipes are frozen and what to do about them if they are. If you have any questions or need help with frozen pipes, reach out to our expert plumbers in Ottawa right away! Call (613) 563-4298Call Now How to Tell if Your Pipes Are Frozen Locating a frozen pipe can be a bit of a detective work, but there are several steps ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, homes in Ottawa are buzzing with festive activities and gatherings. Amidst the joyous celebrations, it’s crucial to ensure that your plumbing can handle the additional strain from extra guests and increased usage. At Out of This World Plumbing, our Ottawa plumbers understand the importance of a smoothly running plumbing system during this bustling time. Let’s explore some essential tips and tricks to prepare your plumbing for the holiday rush, ensuring uninterrupted festivities for you and your loved ones. Toilets During the rest of the year your toilet has p ..read more

Add to your fall to-do list: “Winterize the outdoor faucet.” This essential chore will keep your pipes from freezing, avoid a leaky outdoor faucet and ultimately avoid a big, expensive mess inside your home. The ideal time to winterize an outdoor faucet is in early autumn, before Ottawa’s first frost (which typically hits us sometime in October. Don’t panic if you miss that date, though — you can still get the job done! Whether you have a conventional faucet or a frost-free faucet, winterization is surprisingly fast and easy with the help of our guide. Read on to ..read more

It can be hard to remember everything you have to do when trying to prepare your home for fall and winter. We know – there’s a lot! That’s why we created a no-frills fall home checklist to help you keep track of what you need to do to prepare your home for fall and winter. It’s easy to do, and can even be fun with the right attitude! Read on to learn more or reach out to our expert Ottawa plumbers for any plumbing-related questions you may have, or if you need to schedule a service! Call (613) 241-3139Call Now 1. Take Care of Any and All Yard Work Yes, we mean raking the leaves. We know it ..read more

You’re faced with some kind of clog — but what’s causing it and should you call a professional plumber to unclog your sink or is there some kind of DIY fix? One thing is for sure, that standing water is not going to go away by itself. Worry not. We’ve got the answers to all your questions below! Out of this Word Plumbing provides the best Ottawa drain cleaning service. With our predictable pricing, there’s no guesswork. Get total peace of mind and call us today to get help from an Ottawa drain and sewer expert! Call (613) 241-3139Call Now 1) Use a Plunger Start by plunging the clogged ..read more

“Ouch! Suddenly, my hot water is way too hot!” Here’s a plumbing problem that is not just annoying and inconvenient but also dangerous, in two crucial ways. First, unexpectedly hot water coming out of your faucet or showerhead can cause serious scald burns. This is especially hazardous to family members who may be insensitive to pain and to young children, whose skin will scald four times as fast as adults’ will. Second, a water temperature that is suddenly much higher than usual is a warning sign. It means that your water heater is overheating and could start leaking or even burst ..read more

Even the cleanest homeowners occasionally encounter this toilet problem – an obnoxious odour that leaves you asking, “why does my toilet smell?” These toilet smells can come from an unused toilet, bacteria, mold, clogged drain, broken toilet seals, blocked vent pipe or cracked toilet bowls. Toilets do have a tendency to give off an unpleasant, even putrid, foul odour. You’ll be relieved to hear, though, that getting rid of them is usually fairly simple. Read on to learn why your toilet stinks and how to fix it, or simply reach out to our expert Ottawa plumbers! Call (613) 241 ..read more

Sometimes our customers notice that their toilet makes a strange whistling or whooshing sound after they flush. Other times, they notice their toilet keeps running on its own even after the tank fills. Not only are situations like these frustrating (especially during the middle of the night when your family is trying to sleep), but they often waste water and can make your water bill skyrocket. Read on to learn why your toilet makes noises when you’re not using or just give our friendly Ottawa plumbers a call today; they’ll be happy to answer any questions you have! Call (613) 241-3139Ca ..read more

Plumbing Smells in The Home Apart from smells in your home that are obviously plumbing-related (poop), there are many other smells that require an expert Ottawa plumber to diagnose and solve. Open drains may produce sewer gas and smell or they may not, this stems from air pressure differences between the home and the sewer system and may need Ottawa sewer service. It is important to notice when you get a recurring smell as it could be due to a pressure change from a windy day or when your furnace fan runs etc. Call (613) 241-3139Call Now What Is Causing My Home To Smell? 1. Toilet Poop Plum ..read more