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Winterize Your Home In 4 Simple Steps: Plumbing Edition

    The changing of seasons, for most, signals that it’s time to flock South for the winter to avoid the cold winter weather here in the Canadian Rockies – unless you are like us, who wait year-round for the snow to cover the mountain tops. If that’s the case, you’re probably packing up your things […]

Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter

When temperatures plummet below zero, the risk of frozen pipes increases. In fact, frozen pipes are one of  the most common causes of home damage during cold weather months and can cause thousands of dollars in water damage!  At Cascade Mechanical, we have created a list of a few tips to prevent your pipes from […]

4 Ways To Cut Back On Your Water Bill This Summer

Do you ever notice that when the weather temperatures rise, so does your water bill? – far from ideal when trying to cut back costs. Don’t worry, this is a lot more common than you think. What if we told you that you could cut back on your water bill by 30% if you start […]

5 Bathroom Habits Your Plumbing Will Thank You For

Did you know that most of your plumbing problems are preventable? Don’t wait until early in the morning, late at night or on the weekends (the times plumbing problems always seem to arise). Rather, start incorporating the following habits into your regular schedule so you can enjoy life uninterrupted by plumbing issues. Install A Drain […]

5 Tips to Save Money on Your Plumbing

Looking to save some money? Home plumbing tweaks might be the way to do so! Extra cash can be difficult to come by, while many of us sit at home and ponder get-rich-quick schemes, it’s often small adjustments that add up to the biggest savings. Instead of starting a side business and sinking more money […]

Top 3 Most Common Hot Water Heater Problems

Common Hot Water Heater Problems and What You Can Do There are 3 main reasons your hot water heater isn’t working properly. Water Temperature Issues Water Heater Making Noises Leaking Water Heater Hot water in our homes is something we may not think much about. That is until it’s nowhere to be found. This month, […]

The Leading Causes of Plumbing Issues

Why are plumbers great at poker? They often get a flush! It always happens at the most inopportune moments. With all of the family home more often than not these days, blocked pipes and plumbing issues are bound to happen. Try your tried-and-true plunger to clear some of the easier blockages you encounter. If that […]

6 Tips on How to Deal with a Leaky Faucet

Drip, drip, drip — ugh! It’s the dreaded sound of a leaky faucet. Plumbing issues can be some of the most annoying and tricky problems for any business or commercial building owner.    Did you know that even the smallest unattended leak can waste upwards of 11 litres (3 gallons) of water down the drain […]

Plumbing Leaks in Your Home – Causes and Solutions

Plumbing leaks come in all shapes and sizes. When looking at plumbing leaks specific to your home plumbing fixtures, the most common are plumbing leaks relating to your toilets and faucets. Plumbing leaks are no joke and can not only jack up the cost of your water bill, but also cause damage to your home.  […]