Circulars: Plumbing Guides for Homeowners

Seasonal Care

Winter pipe protection, spring sump checks and fall outdoor faucet shut-down.

Choosing Equipment

Tank or tankless heaters, renting or buying, softeners and filters.

Fixing Small Things

Running toilets, slow drains, low pressure and finding hidden leaks.

All homeowner guides

• Protecting Pipes Through a Newmarket WinterInsulating, draining hose bibs and keeping cold spots warm. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Spring Sump Pump Check for York Region BasementsA step-by-step spring test of your sump pump and float. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Hard Water in Newmarket: What It Does to PlumbingHow hardness affects heaters, fixtures and softeners. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Water Heater Rental or Ownership: Weighing It UpWeighing a rental tank against owning one, and contract terms to check. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• How Long Water Heaters Last and Signs of FailureAge, sediment, rust and noise as warning signs. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Locating the Valve That Stops Your WaterWhere shut-offs sit in common Newmarket house types. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Basement Flood PreventionGrading, downspouts, backwater valves and sumps. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Backwater Valves and Municipal ProgramsHow the valves work and checking current town programs. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• First Steps for a Clogged DrainPlunging, trap cleaning and why to skip harsh chemicals. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Keeping Grease Out of Kitchen DrainsWhy fats harden in pipes and what to do instead. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Fixing a Running Toilet Yourself, Step by StepFlappers, fill valves and chain adjustments. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Why Your Water Pressure Is LowAerators, valves, regulators and old galvanized pipe. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Galvanized Pipe in Older Newmarket HomesSpotting galvanized supply and planning replacement. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Is There Polybutylene Pipe in Your House?How to recognise poly pipe and what to do. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Private Well Care North of NewmarketTesting, pressure tanks and the free provincial test kits. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Signs of a Hidden Leak in Walls or CeilingsStains, smells, meter tests and bills. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Basement Renovation: Getting the Plumbing RightRough-ins, permits and drain slopes. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Plumbing Permits in Newmarket: What Needs OneWhich jobs typically need a building permit and checking with the town. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Winterizing Outdoor Faucets Before the FrostShut-off, drain and frost-free bib tips. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job
• Plumbing Checks When Buying an Older HomeSewer scope, shut-offs, heater age and pipe types. A practical guide for Newmarket homeowners from Newmarket Plumbing Services.See the job