John The Plumber
1541 Riverside Dr k1g4e2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Summer Shut Down & Fall Checklist https://www.johntheplumber.ca Fall 2019 has arrived right on time in Ottawa this year; change is in the air! This season gives everyone time to complete all the necessary preparations needed for the upcoming winter months, including shutting down your outdoor faucets and inspecting your home for plumbing maintenance. The weather is unpredictable, and John the Plumber feels it’s important that you have this checklist sooner than later to avoid... hazards such as frozen pipes and expensive water damage. Outdoor Faucet Drainage: Start by disconnecting all of your outdoor hoses, sprinklers, water play pads etc., and drain them of any residual water. Pack these items up and store them in a dry spot where they will be out of winter’s way. Then go inside to your main valve, look for the attached individual shut off valve(s) that lead to any outdoor faucets and turn them off. Next, head outside and turn the outdoor faucet(s) on, you will see the residual water drain out. TIP: The valves you are looking for are found in the ceiling of the basement! See more

https://johntheplumber.ca/hosebibs/ Pro Tip: Check for leaks when you turn on your frost free hosebib . Outdoor faucets can freeze up and split over the winter. https://johntheplumber.ca/hosebibs/

Don’t forget to turn off your outdoor faucets to avoid freezing. A frozen tap can cause major flooding. Be smart and save yourself a big headache :)

10% off outdoor faucet replacement and repair for the rest of July. All you have to do is mention this Facebook post :):):)

10% off service calls and plumbing repairs today only :)