When you turn off your facet, do you hear a distinct bang? Do you hear the same sound when an appliance turns off its water access? If you answered yes, then your plumbing system is suffering from water hammer. What is Water Hammer? Also known as Hydraulic...
Okanagan homeowners often see their water bills go up in the summertime. Seasonality drives changes in behaviour and demand for water. Staying cool in the summer can get expensive, so we’ve put together this guide to help you save water in the summer, be more...
At A1 Choice Plumbing & Drain, we get calls all the time about a clogged bathtub that won’t drain, or drains very slowly. A tub full of still water is a plumbing issue we don’t take lightly. Standing water anywhere in your house can lead...
If you’ve just received your water bill and it seems unusually expensive you might want to do some digging to find out what’s causing it. It could be a completely normal reason, or there could be an issue with your plumbing that needs fixing. A1...
Plumbing can get tricky when you can’t figure out what the issue it, it's a tell-tale sign that excavation may be required. Hiring a trusted and experienced plumber to evaluate the problem is the best place to start. Once your plumber figures out what the...