Guardian Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Provost’

What to Do When Encountering a Leak

Monday, February 13th, 2023

Don’t panic! Leaks happen all the time and they’re just a part of being a homeowner. Before you start looking up horror stories online of what happened to a house when a leak was discovered too late, we want you to think about the positives. You’re going to be happy that you discovered the leak, even if it’s taken a little while, and now you can take steps to ensure it gets fixed. Just detecting the leak is one of the hardest parts, so give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far!

Now, we need to talk about the next steps. Do you shut your water off? Should those experiencing a plumbing leak in Provost call for a plumber now, even if it’s dripping into a bucket? What if the leak is alongside an exterior wall, is it still okay?

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Why You Might Need a New Water Heater

Monday, September 27th, 2021

Remember a few years ago when you first moved into your new home? Everything seemed in great shape and the water heater still had a few years left on it. You’ve been pleasantly surprised by how well it’s held up and how hot your home’s water has been.

Well, all good things must come to an end. That tank water heater was bound to cause you trouble eventually. The fact that your 20-year-old water heater has lasted this long is pretty remarkable in its own right. But at this point, you’ll need to invest in professional plumbing installation in Provost, AB. There are likely some pipes that need to be replaced as well to ensure it all run as intended.

Before you get down in the dumps, let’s talk about why this might be an exciting chance to upgrade your home’s water efficiency and the comfort of your hot water!

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Are You Suffering From a Plumbing Leak?

Monday, June 21st, 2021

Plumbing leaks aren’t always easy to spot. Likewise, they can sometimes cause a tremendous amount of harm before a homeowner has really dealt with them the right way. Sometimes we’re called to help plug a leak after hours or days of a homeowner trying their best to do DIY repairs but to no avail.

Let’s help get your home back on track by talking about the absolute best way to detect a leak and get it dealt with. This post is going to combine some best practices to help you notice a leak, as well as the best method for you to have it dealt with. Here’s a hint, it almost always includes calling us for plumbing services in Provost, AB.

Only the steady hand and high-tech equipment of a trained professional will be able to easily, quickly, and effectively deal with a plumbing leak of any magnitude.

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3 Ways to Guard Your AC From the Elements

Monday, June 7th, 2021

See what we did there? We’re not called Guardian Plumbing & Heating Ltd. for nothing!

All jokes aside, this really is a serious issue for homeowners in our neck of the woods. We deal with a lot of precipitation that more arid climates don’t, and with that comes thunderstorms, gale-force winds, and huge fluctuations in temperature that can be terrible for your AC’s outdoor cabinet. We like to think that a little steel box can withstand the elements, but nature proves us wrong time and time again.

Before we get started on some tips to help protect your system, nothing can help like calling a pro for air conditioning service in Provost, AB. If you notice a dent, or a strange noise coming from the outdoor cabinet of your air conditioner, you’ll always want one of our professionals by your side to take a look.

That being said, let’s get to the good stuff.

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