Why You Need Professional Cottage Plumbing Services to Ensure Safe Drinking Water

The plumbing professionals at Harris Plumbing are highly trained and experienced in all areas of water treatment, filtration and custom solutions. Are you a resident of Newmarket or Aurora or anywhere in the GTA who is in need of water quality cottage plumbing services in Muskoka, Tiny or Simcoe County? When surrounded by the magnificent…

08/10/201805/30/2022

Harris Plumbing – Barrie Plumbers – Winter is Coming To Your Cottage

For the lucky folks owning cottages in the Muskoka & Simcoe County area, their family time in summer is rarely spent preparing for the winter closing procedures. However, that doesn’t mean that the off-season should be overlooked until the last minute and the snow is already flying.. unless of course they have a reliable plumbing…

08/09/201804/21/2022

Plumbing Tips For Opening & Closing Your Cottage Up North

Wouldn’t it be nice if residents who live in Aurora and Newmarket and northern York Region but also cottage in Muskoka could work with the same plumbing company at home and on vacation? Well, with Harris Plumbing, they can! When it comes to protecting your cottage plumbing, contact the plumbers you already trust in your…

06/28/201811/11/2022

What You Need To Know About The Dangerous Orangeburg Pipes That May Be Ready To Fail Under Your Home

We know what you’re thinking – “that doesn’t sound good at all.” And you’re right – it isn’t. In this article, our intent is not to scare you, but to make you aware of the very real home plumbing pipe risks that may haunt you from under your home. Haven’t heard of Orangeburg or ‘No-Corrode’…

04/06/201804/21/2022

Should You Repair or Replace Your Toilet on Your Own?

Harris Plumbing – Toilets – To Repair Or Not To Repair… For something with not many moving parts, toilets can be very picky when they don’t want to cooperate. They are a huge concern when they don’t work properly – and if you only have one, the world stops! There are many styles and technologies…

02/12/201801/10/2022

How Your Plumbing System Works

Your plumbing system is made up of many pipes, valves, and faucets that work together to keep water flowing in and out of your home or commercial building. The below diagram serves as an example of how a residential plumbing system should be set up to provide proper plumbing throughout your home. However, depending on…

01/25/201805/31/2023

What Determines Sewer Replacement Cost?

If you have roots causing sewer backups, or cracks and leaks in your underground pipes, it’s time to call a trusted plumber who can assess and address your sewer replacement needs. And while sewer line replacement may sound overwhelming and invasive of your property, it’s important to understand just how important sewer line replacement is,…

12/27/201705/31/2023

7 Ways to Prevent Water System Malfunction with Backflow Device

Water systems can malfunction for many different reasons, with back-pressure and back-siphonage being the primary way. As such, backflow issues can prove not only gross but also toxic, as harmful chemicals and bacteria can contaminate drinking water. As a result, backflow can cause serious bodily harm through the spreading of illness and disease and has…

12/05/201701/10/2022

How Do Sewer Systems Function?

While we all contribute to sewage waste on a daily basis, most people don’t understand how sewer systems function, including how sewage waste is treated, the types of sewers that exist, and what common sewer issues that they may face. In this article, we examine everything you need to know about how sewer systems work,…

11/17/201701/10/2022

How Does A Backflow Prevention Device Work?

Getting to know your backflow prevention system A backflow prevention system is made of various parts that work together to maintain and control healthy pipe flow and to prevent your water from becoming contaminated by toxins, pollutants, and debris. As a result of backflow prevention installation, your water will taste, look, smell, and flow better.…

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