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Expert Insights & Maintenance Advice

Maintenance tips, seasonal guides, and technical knowledge to help Yukon homeowners and businesses avoid costly repairs.

Residential Plumbing:

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: What Yukon Homeowners Should Know

Choosing between a tank and tankless water heater isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about reliability in cold climates. Learn how each system performs in Yukon conditions, what installation really involves, and which option makes the most sense for your home and hot water needs.

What Causes Most Residential Plumbing Emergencies (and How to Avoid Them)

Most plumbing emergencies don’t happen without warning. Aging pipes, freezing temperatures, high water pressure, and everyday misuse can quietly create serious problems over time. Learn what causes most residential plumbing emergencies—and how simple preventive steps can help you avoid costly, stressful repairs.

5 Early Warning Signs Your Home Plumbing Is About to Fail

Plumbing failures rarely happen without warning. From small drips and slow drains to changes in water pressure, your home often shows subtle signs before serious damage occurs. Learn the five early indicators that it’s time to call a professional—before a minor issue turns into an expensive repair.

Commercial Plumbing:

Common Commercial Plumbing Issues That Disrupt Business Operations

Commercial plumbing issues can disrupt operations, impact compliance, and lead to costly downtime if left unchecked. From drainage and grease traps to water pressure and aging infrastructure, this guide breaks down the most common commercial plumbing problems—and how a proactive approach keeps businesses running smoothly.

Why Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Saves Commercial Businesses Thousands

Plumbing failures in commercial buildings don’t just cost money—they cause downtime, lost revenue, and operational disruptions. Preventive plumbing maintenance helps businesses identify issues early, control costs, stay compliant, and avoid emergency repairs that can shut operations down unexpectedly.

Commercial Winterization: The Essential Checklist for Whitehorse Property Managers

Winter in the Yukon is unforgiving on commercial buildings. From testing heat trace to servicing boilers, use this 5-step checklist to ensure your property survives the deep freeze without a catastrophic failure.

Gas Fitting:

Gas Appliance Installations: What “Code-Compliant” Really Means

“Installed to code” means far more than getting a gas appliance up and running. From proper sizing and venting to combustion air, inspections, and permits, code-compliant installation protects safety, performance, and insurance coverage. Here’s what code compliance really means—and why it matters.

When Do You Need a Licensed Gas Fitter? A Homeowner & Business Safety Guide

Gas work is never a DIY project. From appliance installations and gas line modifications to leak detection and venting, many types of gas work legally require a licensed professional. Learn when a licensed gas fitter is required—and why proper certification protects safety, compliance, and insurance coverage.

Everything Yukon Homeowners Need to Know About Natural Gas & Propane Safety

From code compliance to detecting leaks, here is your definitive guide to gas fitting in the North.

Heating:

Annual Heating System Maintenance: What It Includes and Why It Matters

Annual heating maintenance isn’t just routine service—it’s preventive protection. From improving efficiency and extending system lifespan to reducing the risk of winter breakdowns, regular heating system maintenance keeps your home safe, comfortable, and reliable when temperatures drop.

Furnace Not Keeping Up? Common Heating Problems in Cold Climates

If your furnace is running nonstop, struggling to heat certain rooms, or driving up energy bills, it may be signalling a deeper issue. Learn the most common heating problems in cold climates, what causes them, and when it’s time to call a professional before winter conditions make things worse.

The Yukon Heating Bible: Efficiency, Reliability, and Surviving Deep Frost

In the Yukon, your heating system isn't a luxury; it’s life support. From optimizing older furnaces to understanding high-efficiency hydronic boilers, this is your complete guide to staying warm, lowering fuel bills, and preventing catastrophic failures when the mercury hits -40.

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