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IS PEX Piping Environmentally Friendly?
PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipes are generally considered to be environmentally friendly compared to other types of piping materials. Here are some factors that contribute...
Can a Water Softener Clean Dirty Pipes?
Well... A water softener can help remove and prevent the buildup of calcium deposits in pipes. Hard water, which contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, can...
Adding a new Water Softener before Santa Arrives
You don't want to be caught with a broken or ill-operating water softener before Santa arrives this year! 🙂 Why not give everyone a Christmas gift this year of a new water...
Replacing Cast Iron Sewer Pipe
Watch Lee Chasles replace an old (80years) cast iron sewage pipe in a home in Kitchener. Eventually these do break down and require repair...or more likely...replacement.
Flo by MOEN Review
We wanted to hear an honest and professional review of the Flo by Moen product - a smart water monitor and shutoff valve. This system says it can track usage, detect leaks and...
Installing a Backwater Valve Leads to Annual Cost Savings For Homeowners
We often see confusion around the plumbing terms Backwater Valve (or preventer) and Backflow Valve. Homeowners and even insurance companies are muddying the waters on this one....
Repiping or repairing your home with PEX
Many of the homes we service contain pipes made of copper, galvanized steel or cast iron. It's true that these water mains, sewer pipes or the pipes to your fixtures are nearing...
The Tool That’s Making a Big Difference
A while ago we showed you images from a job site we were on. We were doing a basement renovation - laying a new sewer and water line under the existing foundation. For those...
Professional Repairs Services and Installation with Chasles Plumbing
Whether it’s that toilet that won’t flush, a running tap, a water softener installation or something more major – like a sewer pipe or water main dig up – Chasles Plumbing...