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My Service Company strives to be a resource for the Lethbridge area homeowner. We like to offer valuable tips to those who want to know more about the plumbing, heating, cooling and air quality in their home. Please come back on a regular basis, as new articles will be added monthly. Or sign up for our monthly Around The House newsletter, and learn how to get special deals.

Air Conditioners

Air Conditioners

Not to be confused with air-coolers. The primary job of your air conditioner, much to most people’s surprise, is NOT to cool! It’s to dehumidify. You see, when you dehumidify the air in your home, it holds less heat. The more humidity in the air, the […]

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Tankless Water Heater Tip

Tankless Water Heater Tip

Turn down the temperature! Seriously folks. You’re old tank style water heater was probably set at 140 Fahrenheit. That’s hot enough to scald yourself in no time! The reason it was set so high is so that you can increase hot water capacity. Crack the hot […]

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Self Test For Sump Pump

Self Test For Sump Pump

We apologize, this video is currently unavailable. Today, April 14, is an unusual day. A ton of snow fell, and it’s wet and heavy. You probably already know that if you picked up your shovel this morning. All of that snow is going to melt and run […]

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Low Flush Toilets

Low Flush Toilets

Here’s a video-blog to help explain the what you need to know about low flush toilets. Enjoy! We apologize, this video is currently unavailable. If you are looking for a Lethbridge plumber or HVAC contractor, give us a call today at 403-EASY-FIX or fill out our online request […]

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Green Air Conditioning

Green Air Conditioning

Air conditioners work like this. We take a liquid, put it under pressure and then pass it through a coil of pipe so that it turns into a gas. That change from liquid to gas known as a phase change releases or absorbs energy, or heat. […]

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Hot Water Heater Maintenance

Hot Water Heater Maintenance

As a homeowner, extending the life of your hot water heater is very important and it’s best to check your heater twice a year in order to keep it running as smoothly as possible. As a commonly used household item usually located in the garage, it […]

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Lower Your Electric Bill With Energy Saving Tips

Lower Your Electric Bill With Energy Saving Tips

Have you ever noticed the price of your electric bill lately? The monthly costs of your electric bill isn’t getting cheaper but more expensive! How can you lower your monthly bill and save money? Learn energy saving tips below and save money every month on your […]

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Do You Have Clogged Pipes?

Do You Have Clogged Pipes?

Part of remodel planning for any room in your Lethbridge home that has pipes and faucets is to determine whether you have clogged pipes that need to be cleaned or replaced. Pipes can collect mineral build-up or rust over time. In some cases, this corrosion or […]

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Why Tankless Water Heaters Make Sense

Why Tankless Water Heaters Make Sense

Lethbridge tankless water heaters are also known as instant water heaters. These units make sense for homeowners for several reasons. In vacation homes they can be very desirable. Here are some of the main reasons why tankless water heaters make sense as opposed to the traditional […]

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Laundry Room Renovations And Repairs

Laundry Room Renovations And Repairs

When it’s time to renovate your laundry room, you may decide that you want it moved to a new location or or you may even just want to add a second laundry room in a new location. In this video, we explain how we managed to […]

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Choosing A Furnace

Choosing A Furnace

There are many things to consider when replacing a furnace in your home. A few of the key factors to consider are as follows: The Product. When you choose a brand, you must consider their history, their warranties, and their ability to stand behind their claims. There […]

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The Benefits Of A Tankless Water Heater In Your Lethbridge Home

The Benefits Of A Tankless Water Heater In Your Lethbridge Home

Have you ever thought about getting a tankless water heater, based off a Lethbridge plumber’s recommendation? Tankless water heaters are definitely something you should be looking into. Lethbridge tankless water heaters, sometimes known as instantaneous, continuous flow or inline are the perfect alternative to conventional tank […]

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When Should You Have Your Lethbridge AC Repaired?

When Should You Have Your Lethbridge AC Repaired?

It is a good idea not to wait until your air conditioner totally breaks down before you have Lethbridge AC repair done. If you wait, you may end up having to replace the whole system, which could be very costly, and not covered by […]

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Lethbridge Furnace Repairs

Lethbridge Furnace Repairs

The cold weather is on its way and for Lethbridge and Southern Alberta homes, that means your furnace is about to get a work out. If you’re furnace stops working this winter, there are a couple of very important things you can do yourself before calling […]

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Lethbridge Tankless Water Heater Benefits

Lethbridge Tankless Water Heater Benefits

Have you ever thought about getting a Lethbridge tankless water heater, based off a plumber’s recommendation? Tankless water heaters are definitely something you should be looking into. Tankless water heaters, sometimes known as instantaneous, continuous flow or inline, are the perfect alternative to conventional tank heaters. They […]

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Blocked Vent Piping

Blocked Vent Piping

If you have a high efficiency furnace or tankless water heater, chances are you have a vent pipe protruding from the side of your home that looks something like this. If so, be careful of the snow accumulation around this pipe. Not only does it discharge […]

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Changing Your Furnace Mid Winter

Changing Your Furnace Mid Winter

We often hear that people are apprehensive to change their old furnace mid winter, especially when we’re in the middle of a really cold spell. That’s a fair concern. So we asked one of our recent customers if she could describe her experience of a January […]

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Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs & Services

Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs & Services

Fixing the broken plumbing in someone’s home can be dirty work. Most homeowners won’t touch their own plumbing for that reason alone! But there are some really great rewards for a plumber for a job well done. There are a lot of plumbing companies out there […]

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Lethbridge Plumber Advice On New Toilets

Lethbridge Plumber Advice On New Toilets

When the old toilet in your home starts to cause problems, it can be a very annoying thing! A toilet that’s constantly running, for instance, is using water constantly as well as draining water constantly. That’s not good for anyone. Other toilet failure symptoms include: fills […]

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Crowsnest Pass: Choosing The Best Gas Water Heater

Crowsnest Pass: Choosing The Best Gas Water Heater

Going with a gas water heater instead of an electric is a choice more and more Crowsnest homeowners are making now because of today’s rising fuel costs. It is estimated that using a gas unit costs the homeowner about half of what it would cost him […]

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Lethbridge Air Conditioners

Lethbridge Air Conditioners

Air Conditioner Frequently Asked Questions: What brand of air conditioner should I buy? Brand is a consideration when buying an air conditioner, but more important than brand is what stands behind the label. A good brand name won’t allow just anyone to install their air conditioners. It […]

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Is Teflon Tape Useful In Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs?

Is Teflon Tape Useful In Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs?

One item that is found in every Lethbridge plumber‘s tool kit is Teflon tape. This tape can also be found in many homeowner repair kits. It is an inexpensive tape that is durable, long lasting, and looks like a ribbon. Also known as Plumber’s tape, Teflon […]

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Air Conditioner Service

Air Conditioner Service

We often need to explain to our Lethbridge Air Conditioning customers that getting your air conditioner checked is much like getting your oil changed on your car. If you do it regularly (annually in the case of AC) your car will last longer, stay in warranty […]

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Lethbridge Expert Plumber Services: More Than Just Plugging Leaks

Lethbridge Expert Plumber Services: More Than Just Plugging Leaks

There is more to what a Lethbridge professional plumber does than plugging leaks. Every responsible homeowner would know that a house’s plumbing system is composed of interrelated and interconnected components that all have to be properly installed, running efficiently, and maintained regularly. Unless the homeowner is […]

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What To Know Before Hiring A Lethbridge Gas Fitter

What To Know Before Hiring A Lethbridge Gas Fitter

Lethbridge Gas fitting is a critical fitting that is also essential for all homes. It is a fitting that is a must for the requirements of fuel for our house and we just cannot live without it. In fact, the health and safety of members of […]

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5 Things To Know Before Installing A Lethbridge Fireplace

5 Things To Know Before Installing A Lethbridge Fireplace

Lethbridge Fireplaces have been a part of home construction for generations, an important part of the home in terms of both form and function. At one point in history, families needed to live with a fireplace because of the function that it provided. Today, most focus […]

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Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs

Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs

You wake up in the middle of the night annoyed by a dripping sound that you just cannot ignore no matter how much concentration and diversion one would ordinarily do to take away that from thought; or imagine a situation where you find out that the […]

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What You Need To Know About Lethbridge Fireplace Remodeling

What You Need To Know About Lethbridge Fireplace Remodeling

If what you have in your home is an old fireplace, you might have considered doing some remodeling ventures. You can choose to do a Lethbridge fireplace remodel that requires changing the fireplace in it’s entirety, or there are other economical and simple ways to complete […]

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Sump Pumps

Sump Pumps

About the same time as the rain starts pouring, the calls start flooding in from clients whose basements are turning into swimming pools overnight. With a simple check of your home’s flood protection sump pump you can prevent flooding. Here’s how: 1. Find the black plastic circular […]

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Lethbridge Furnace Check Ups

Lethbridge Furnace Check Ups

Many Lethbridge homeowners prepare for winter by getting their furnace checked every fall. Some feel it’s unnecessary. When you consider that your furnace houses the largest natural gas flame in your house, simply from a safety perspective, it’s really not something to overlook. More information on […]

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Get A Pro For Alberta Furnace And Heating Repair

Get A Pro For Alberta Furnace And Heating Repair

Thinking of upgrading or improving your furnace? Hiring a good Alberta home improvement contractor may prove to be a wise move. The least you’d want to happen is to let furnace neglect lead to dangerous occurrences. Few people realize that cracks in the heat exchanger of a […]

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Lethbridge Furnace Tune Ups

Lethbridge Furnace Tune Ups

Most Lethbridge homeowners choose to have their furnace checked in the fall months, after the warm summer nights have passed and before the really cold ones settle in. This is a good strategy. And if you have a reputable, professional furnace company, they’ll call you so […]

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Furnace Replacement Lethbridge

Furnace Replacement Lethbridge

Hello Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. Here are a few tips for those of you looking to replace your furnace this heating season: Sooner is better! If it’s in the plans, get it done. The energy savings alone make it worth it. Every month you wait is another […]

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Lethbridge Water Heaters

Lethbridge Water Heaters

Some quick tips on water heater repairs and replacement: Pay attention to your water heater. When you walk by, stop to look and see if there is any evidence of leaks or corrosion. Detect early, avoid emergencies! If you hot water tank is 10 years old (or close) […]

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Small Plumbing Repairs In Lethbridge

Small Plumbing Repairs In Lethbridge

It’s not fun to come home from work to leaks, drips and clogs. Sadly, sometimes it feels better to ‘just leave it’ than to pick up a phone and call a plumber. Plumbers have earned a reputation for being late, messy and carrying a “can’t be […]

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Reasons Not To Procrastinate Heating Repairs

Reasons Not To Procrastinate Heating Repairs

Heating repairs often become one of those tasks added to a person’s to do list and continuously moved to another day. The problem is this can end up causing you much bigger problems as well as expenses. There are two main reasons you should never put […]

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Furnace Repairs - Repair Vs. Replacement

Furnace Repairs - Repair Vs. Replacement

For many homeowners, the task of taking care of furnace repairs often gets put off. It gets put on a to-do list and then forgotten. The problem is that neglecting to take care of these repairs could lead to the need for major repairs. In some […]

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Top Tips For Hiring A Pincher Creek Plumbing Contractor

Top Tips For Hiring A Pincher Creek Plumbing Contractor

At more than one point in your experience as a Pincher Creek homeowner you are going to have to hire a Pincher Creek plumbing contractor to take care of a multitude of tasks. This is one of the aspects of your home that will often develop […]

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Gear Up For Winter With Your Home's Heater

Gear Up For Winter With Your Home's Heater

Canadian winters are tough for any homeowner. Sub-zero temperatures, high winds, and mounting snow can cause your home’s heater to work overtime in order to provide comfort and safety for your family. So before the winter sets in, it’s important to make sure that heating system […]

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Heating & Air Tips For Property Managers & Investors

Heating & Air Tips For Property Managers & Investors

If you have homes you rent out, or you are responsible for managing them, there are things about the air conditioner and heater in the home that you will want to know. We’ve helped property owners and managers with rental home heating & a/c repairs over […]

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Tips To Avoid Lethbridge Air Conditioning Repairs

Tips To Avoid Lethbridge Air Conditioning Repairs

Have A Seasonal Air Conditioning Tune-Up Done Before Turning It On! We can get so busy with our lives that we tend to ignore our AC system until it breaks and causes us strife. But there’s really no sense in having to deal with breakdowns when […]

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How To Cut Costs On Heating Repairs In Lethbridge

How To Cut Costs On Heating Repairs In Lethbridge

Winter is going full blast and so are our heating systems in Lethbridge. It can cost a great deal to heat our homes these days. If there are ways to cut costs on heating repairs, everyone should benefit from knowing them. My Service Company, a Lethbridge plumbing, […]

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Tips On Avoiding Plumbing Repairs In Lethbridge

Tips On Avoiding Plumbing Repairs In Lethbridge

Plumbing clogs and leaks are never fun to deal with, but they seem to be an inevitable part of every household’s burden at some point in time. Most of the clogs take form in the traps of the pipes coming from sinks, commodes, showers, or bathtubs. […]

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3 Reasons To Tune Up Your AC System Before Summer

3 Reasons To Tune Up Your AC System Before Summer

Warmer weather has finally arrived, and that means that your air conditioning system and going to be getting more and more regular use, if it isn’t already. Before your system goes into almost constant use, it is important to make sure that it is prepared for […]

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Common Plumbing Issues To Be Wary Of

Common Plumbing Issues To Be Wary Of

With summer just a few short weeks away, plumbing issues likely aren’t going to be the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about the upcoming season, but you might be surprised to find out that there are a number of different plumbing issues […]

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3 Reasons To Get A Heating Tune Up Early This Fall

3 Reasons To Get A Heating Tune Up Early This Fall

Now that summer is in the process of winding down, the transition to fall is getting closer and closer every single day, and that means that more and more homeowners are going to be switching off their air conditioning systems in the coming weeks and making […]

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When Should You Install A New Air Conditioner?

When Should You Install A New Air Conditioner?

You may think that you won’t know when you need an air conditioning replacement, but there are actually many ways to recognize that a new air conditioning installation is needed to cool your Lethbridge home effectively. Homeowners often know when their air conditioners are beyond repair […]

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It's That Time Of Year In Lethbridge For Heating Maintenance

It's That Time Of Year In Lethbridge For Heating Maintenance

This year in the Lethbridge, AB area, we’re expected to have a colder than normal winter throughout The Prairies Region, starting around the end of September. Since the time is only four or so weeks away and this will be the time of year we need […]

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This Coming Year's Fireplace Trends

This Coming Year's Fireplace Trends

The demand has significantly increased in the past few years, and the average HVAC contractor has been installing fireplaces now more than ever. Fireplaces are an ideal supplemental solution to enhancing your home’s comfort level by working in conjunction with the HVAC system. Even if you […]

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