FX Plumbing and Heating

09/17/2026

Backwater valve and sump pit install on a 1950's home. Had to re-route a few things to make it fit and still protect all existing fixtures 👍

09/05/2026

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💪 Less Lifting. Less Mess. – Make cooking easier while reducing spills between the sink and stove.

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🔧 Thinking About Adding One? Contact us today for a **FREE quote** on professional pot filler installation!

09/04/2026

Is Your Water Heater 10+ Years Old?

• **Avoid an unexpected failure** – Most conventional tank water heaters have a limited service life. Once your unit reaches the 10-year mark, corrosion, leaks and component failures become increasingly worth watching for. Replacing an aging tank proactively can help prevent an inconvenient no-hot-water emergency or costly water damage.

• **Regular flushing helps extend its life** – Sediment and mineral buildup collects at the bottom of the tank over time. Periodic flushing can reduce buildup, improve heating performance and help protect the tank and burner/heating components.

• **Check & replace the anode rod** – The anode rod is designed to corrode so the steel tank doesn't. Inspecting it periodically and replacing it when depleted can significantly help protect the tank from internal corrosion.

• **Older doesn't always mean better** – A newer, properly sized water heater can provide reliable hot water while eliminating many of the concerns that come with an aging tank. If your existing heater is already showing signs of corrosion, leakage or declining performance, replacement may make more sense than investing in repairs.

• **Don't wait for the puddle** – If your water heater is approaching or past 10 years old, have it inspected. A planned replacement lets you choose the right unit and schedule the installation on your terms instead of dealing with an emergency.

**10+ YEAR OLD WATER HEATER? GET IT CHECKED BEFORE IT BECOMES AN EMERGENCY.**

Ask us about **water heater maintenance, repairs & replacement options.**

08/25/2026

Is your home protected with a backwater valve and sump pump? Is your home from the 1980's or earlier? Chances are you may not have a backwater valve (or it may be very old/cast iron), and some neighbourhoods still have the storm water combined into the main sewer.

We can inspect and determine your plumbing systems age, material, and if it had a back water valve installed. Sump pump pits are easier to determine for you, the homeowner, as you'll see power going down to the pump. Inspecting your sump pump is an important preventative maintenance check.

This was a home with an old cast iron backwater valve and no sump. Installed new backwater valve witn cleanout and access panel along with sump pit/pump beside. This home is now protected and it can have a positive impact on your home insurance.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Is your home built before 1979? If so, you may still have cast-iron sewer pipe. While most of the cast-iron sewer systems we see are largely intact, it's very beneficial to perform a sewer inspection via a camera to insure proper flow, grade, fitting condition, and general pipe conditions.

This particular client has a back water valve installed on the storm sewer that goes into the house, and ties into the main sewer. This was how they did it back then, thus making this point of the connection a cobination sewer. These days, it is completely separated and most likely you'll find a black ABS plastic fitting on the outside of your house that your sump pump discharges into.

08/03/2026

Pulled this old relic out the other day. Stormwater castiron trap with cleanout stub, connected to sewer, making this a combination storm sewer. The left side served the rain gutters on the house. Removed all, installed BWV and sump pit.