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Fall Is the Perfect Time for a Furnace Checkup As summer ends and colder weather gets closer, it’s time to get your home ready for winter. This can include, checking outdoor water sources, closing pools, checking insulation, and making sure your furnace is working properly. Fall is the perfect time to have your furnace checked so you can stay warm and comfortable all winter. Getting your furnace checked in the fall can help prevent problems during the coldest months of the ye

From Rivers to Indoor Plumbing Early civilizations depended on nearby water sources for survival. Ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile and developed clay pipes to transport water, later using copper. The Romans expanded on this technology with massive aqueducts that carried water into cities and even individual homes. They also developed early sewage systems using hollowed out elm logs. A Royal Step Backwards Surprisingly, plumbing technology declined in some places o

You'll find the fill valve inside your toilet tank. It's the tall plastic mechanism that usually sits on the left side of the tank. When you flush the toilet, this valve opens up to let fresh water refill both the tank and the toilet bowl. Once the water gets to the exact right height a float attached to the valve automatically shuts the water off. The word valve comes from the latin word valva, which means a folding door. The modern floating fill valve was invented in the ea

P-traps get their name from their distinctive curved, P-shaped design, which allows a small amount of water to remain inside the pipe after the fixture is used. This standing water creates a barrier that helps prevent unpleasant sewer gases, odours, and potentially harmful fumes from traveling back through the plumbing system and entering the home. P-traps are commonly installed beneath sinks, bathtubs, showers, and other plumbing fixtures that connect to a drainage system. I

If you see something wrong with any plumbing, heating, or cooling while looking for a roll to do art, call Service First Tradeworks Ltd. at 250-832-5558 or 250-675-3668.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Service First Tradeworks Ltd. Please note or holiday schedule. Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dec 25-Jan 1: Emergency Service Available For all your plumbing, heating, and cooling needs give us a call at Service First Tradeworks Ltd. (250) 832-5558 or (250) 675-3668.

Winter’s here, which means cozy blankets, warm drinks… and usually a heating bill that could be cozier. Thankfully, a few simple habits can keep your home warm without draining your wallet. 1. Let the sunshine in - Natural light is free heat. Open your curtains during sunny hours, then close them at night to lock in the warmth. 2. Seal sneaky drafts - Cold air loves slipping through gaps around windows and doors. Weatherstripping or a quick draft stopper can make a huge diff

Did you know that your house has a shut off valve that controls the entire water supply to your home? Common locations include the...

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