Don’t Let Your Water Pressure Let You Down: Why It Matters for Ontario Homes & Businesses At Harris Plumbing, we know keeping your plumbing system running smoothly is essential for your home and business in Ontario. One often-overlooked factor in a healthy plumbing system is legal water pressure. What is legal water pressure? Municipal water suppliers deliver water at a specific pressure range. In Ontario, this typically falls between 40 psi (pounds per square inch) and 80 psi. This ensures adequate water flow for everyday tasks like showering, flushing toilets, and running appliances. Wh ..read more

Did you know water damage is one of the most costly house insurance claims in Canada? Yup, it has outranked fire. From frozen pipes and ruptured hoses to flooded basements and roof leaks, water damages cost Canadians billions of dollars each year.  Leaks aren’t always obvious. Sometimes they look like water spots on the ceiling and other times they’re hidden behind the wall and even underground. That’s why a leak detector that monitors the plumbing system and alerts homeowners to anomalies is invaluable for catching small leaks before they turn into big problems. Especially at properties ..read more

Your plumbing system is made up of many pipes, valves, and faucets that work together to keep water flowing in and out of your home or commercial building. The below diagram serves as an example of how a simple plumbing system should be set up to provide proper plumbing services throughout your home. However, depending on the layout and age of your building, this house plumbing diagram may become more complex. This is especially true for apartment complexes, restaurants, and commercial buildings that have unique plumbing needs. Source: cnceptz.com Source: dvoconstruction.com Which Pipes Do ..read more

Harris Plumbing Inc. ~ our professional Plumbing Services are “Baeumler Approved”. Everyone knows Brian Baeumler from HGTV.  For Harris Plumbing, Baeumler Approved means that our clients can be assured that all of their general plumbing needs – pipes and drains, water treatment and filtration, hot water solutions, fixture upgrades and more – are performed with extremely high levels of professionalism and skill. The Harris Plumbing team conducts itself with the quality, licenses, certifications and insurances to protect themselves and you at all times.  “Fans are always reaching o ..read more

Frozen Pipes! Prevent a winter plumbing disaster with these 7 homeowner tips: Drain any water from all outdoor pipes that are likely to freeze like sprinkler water supply lines. Have your pool winterized by a professional too. Frozen pipes under the ground are super hard to locate to repair. If pipes on an outside wall are inside cupboards, leave the doors open to allow warmer air to circulate inside. Spaces like cold rooms, laundry rooms and basements are particularly susceptible to frozen pipes. Disconnect any hoses outside your home. Drain the hoses and store in your garage or basement. Wi ..read more

Who wouldn’t want to marvel at the outdoors of Canada? The Great White North takes pride as a forefront country that capitalizes on “green goals”, which make its environment a perfect setting for cottages. And although the Canadian summers are short, they are stunning – and cottagers want to enjoy as much sun (and fun) as they can. Dedicated to providing all of our cottage country customers with the resources they need when their cottage plumbing goes awry and disrupts their vacation, this article explores tips and tricks to ensure cottages continue to function properly. Cottage Plumbing Issu ..read more

If you’re a resident of Ontario who can’t wait to open your cottage in the Muskoka region this summer, there are a few things you should know. Read on to learn more about our cottage plumbing services and tips: Avoiding Costly Plumbing Problems The best way to manage your cottage plumbing systems is to proactively prevent issues and to ensure that you have access to proper repair care if something does go wrong. It is therefore critical that cottagers call an experienced and qualified plumber who can help ensure that small problems don’t become a huge cost. Indoor and outdoor repairs are ..read more

Many people throughout Canada open up their cottages during late spring, in preparation for the summer months. However, this process is not always straightforward or easy, and it’s definitely not how you want to start a vacation! With Harris Plumbing professional cottage plumbing service, the hassle of this annual chore, including checking for winter damage, can be left to the experts. Opening Your Cottage for the Summer  To successfully open a cottage, there are a variety of tasks that need to be completed, including: Getting the pump started up Refilling water tanks Carrying out plumb ..read more

The pros and cons of natural gas tankless water heaters The primary cost for natural gas tankless water heaters is the upfront cost of the unit. Technology advancements have made modern, premium units extremely effective, convenient and economical to run; however, they are more costly to purchase. The natural gas tankless water heater is run by either natural gas or propane. Some models also have both propane and gas option. Reputable brand gas heaters tend to cost about $2,000 with higher quality/flow units costing $4,000+ for the unit only. Professional installation, proper to–code venting ..read more

There’s no doubt about it; plastic is now threatening our wildlife, environment, and health more than ever. The time is NOW to act. Global experts agree that we at the no-turning-back time. Over the past 50 years, world plastic production has doubled. 73% of beach litter worldwide is plastic. The average person eats 70,000 microplastics each year. Source: Global Citizen Well, while recycling is great, it’s simply not enough anymore as such a small percentage of them actually gets recycled. Its even better to avoid buying single-use plastic altogether. For example, instead of buying plastic ..read more