How to Decide Between an Isolated Repair and Total Re-Piping

Re-piping can seem like a major undertaking for homeowners, which is often why it is avoided entirely in favor of individual repairs to sections throughout the house as the need arises. Defective piping, however, even in isolated areas may be indicative of a larger problem with your pipe system. Water leaks or consistent leaky pipes may cause significant deterioration to your home—especially in places you can’t see it.

Signs You May Need Re-Piping Services

• Changes in water pressure throughout the home
• Change in color or odor of your water
• Abnormally high water bills
• Constant leaks
• Piping is over 25 years old
• Poly B materials

Poly B materials are no longer accepted as part of Canadian building codes, though it has been widely used through Canada and the U.S. as a cheaper alternative to the more traditional copper materials. We’ve found that Poly B is more prone to repairs and re-piping than copper or PEX, since Poly B has lower pressure limits, lack of cross-links, and because the material may struggle to tolerate wide fluctuations in higher and lower temperatures. If you have Poly B piping, re-piping is the recommended course of action to avoid serious damage and costly repairs in the future.

Choosing the Materials

PEX and copper are the two main piping materials used for piping systems that are approved under Canadian building codes.

PEX

PEX is the more inexpensive version and comes with easy installation, making it a solid option for many homeowners. The material is also highly flexible and resistant to acidic substances—and during cold snaps and extreme low temperatures, PEX is less likely to freeze. The downsides to PEX, however, is that the material cannot be used outdoors and it can be damaged by UV lights—and unlike copper, PEX cannot be connected directly to the water heater.

Copper

Copper has been a long-time industry standard, due to its long-lasting durability as well as strong connectors and joints. It should be noted that copper does come with a higher up front cost than PEX, but the benefits to choosing copper are that it has a far longer lifespan.

Benefits of the Tankless Hot Water Heater

• The tankless hot water heater works by heating water only as needed, which removes the need for having a storage tank and avoids the losses that come with always maintaining a full tank of hot water.
• Pumps up to 4 to 5 gallons of hot water per minute, with no recovery time needed
• Tankless hot water heaters also can reduce costs by up to 30%
• They are compact and take up far less space as well and can still provide unlimited hot water throughout the home
• For added convenience, tankless hot water heaters can also be placed in any room within the home
• Digital temperature controls maintain constant temperatures throughout the house for increased safety
• If correctly maintained, the tankless hot water heater can last for up to 20 years, offering a longer lifespan than conventional tanks
• They also remove the risk of leaks and water damage in the home, giving owners more peace of mind year after year

Tankless Hot Water Heater Repairs and Maintenance

For more information about whether going tankless is right for you, Total Service Quality offers free in-home consultations (with no obligation) in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission areas. With all of the benefits of the tankless heating option, it’s well worth looking into if you find yourself wanting higher rates of safety, comfort and overall efficiency. We also perform tankless hot water heater replacement services if your unit is no longer functioning properly within your home.

Our team can also give you more information on rebates and incentives for making the switch to tankless water heating solutions and we have financing options available to help meet your financial needs.

Tankless Hot Water Heater Repair

If you are having issues with your tankless hot water heater and find yourself in need of diagnosis and repair, give us a call today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialized technicians. Our technicians will give their honest recommendations on the state of your tankless water heater to find the best long-term solution to give you peace of mind. In the event that the heater will require more extensive repairs and still have uncertainties regarding its functioning efficiency, we may recommend that a replacement be considered rather than a short-term fix. As always, we’ll be sure to give you a complete run-down of your options to allow you to choose what works best for you.

Our Best Recommendation: Annual Maintenance Services

As with all heating, cooling and plumbing units in your home, we highly recommend annual maintenance services to keep your tankless hot water heater functioning at optimal levels. Our technicians will thoroughly inspect your tankless unit and adjust or repair any parts that have begun to show wear and tear. We also will give you tips on how to extend the life of your tankless water heater so that you experience the full long-term benefits of the tankless option for water heating services.

Boilers Repair and Installation

If you need repair or are seeking out boilers installation, you’ll want to make sure that you call in a licensed gas technician, as trying to troubleshoot or handle repairs or installation on your own can cause serious harm or property damage. Each technician on our team is licensed and has years of experiences with a wide range of broiler makes and models. We also off up annual broilers service and maintenance for added convenience for our customers to expand the life of boiler units and to preemptively avoid more expensive repairs or installations when least expected.

Heat Pumps Repair and Installation

While heat pumps have been around for some time now, there is a slowly growing trend within British Columbia to turn to heat pumps for AC heating and cooling systems within residential and commercial buildings. If you’re interested in heat pump installation or to learn more about heat pumps, visit our page here for more info or call us today.

At Total Service Quality, we are committed to finding the best solution to any number of issues, taking into account not only your needs but your time and budget as well. After years of experience servicing customers in the Abbotsford area, our technicians are well equipped to handling any problem and offering up recommendations for how to move forward.

We offer free installation consultations for our customers, as well as financing options—and provide up to date information on all current rebates and incentives for new products to help you budget in what are often unforeseen circumstances.

Boiler Repair Technicians

Our team members are each fully qualified and licensed boiler technicians with years of experience under their belt, so no matter which of our professionals is assigned to your repair service, we guarantee you’re getting the most qualified—and certified—technician for the job. Gas boiler repairs do require licensed technicians, so you should never attempt repairs on your own. Total Service Quality’s goal for each and every customer interaction is to save you valuable time and money—and to get the repairs done without forcing our customers to wait around for parts whenever possible. We also guarantee honest assessments of your boiler problems—and will always choose a repair over costly installation of new equipment whenever possible.

Boiler Installation

While our goal is to keep your boiler running efficiently for as long as possible, there are times when boilers do require replacement. We put our customer’s safety first, so our qualified and licensed boiler repair technicians believe that your boiler is out of date, has become unreliable, or could put you and your family in danger, we will recommend installing a new unit in your residential or commercial building immediately to prevent property damage or personal harm. While the basic mechanics of all boilers are similar in nature, the life of a boiler is difficult to determine based on brand alone—a lot of the wear and tear on boilers comes down to the system’s piping, which could cause boilers to fail earlier than they otherwise would.

Boiler Replacement and Financing Options

Our technicians are all up to date on the latest models on the market and can give you expert opinions on what boiler would be best for your needs and your budget.

We also offer up financing options for our customers to help make an unexpected repairs or maintenance services more financially viable, since we know how difficult it is to predict when a major repair or installation will become necessary.

Our Best Recommendation: Annual Boiler Servicing

Preventative annual servicing is our number one recommendation for keeping your boiler reliable and functioning efficiently, which will greatly extend its overall lifespan. Our highly qualified technicians have years of experience in boiler repair service and can make the annual checkup an easy process for customers to take advantage of. Proper maintenance is recommended once a year and we offer to place our customers on our annual maintenance schedule. We’ll call you in advance to confirm the best appointment time and date with you, so that you don’t have to worry about forgetting.

While you can ask to add additional service checks for your home, our comprehensive annual boiler servicing package includes:

• Complete system flushing
• Full cleaning of the burner
• Carbon Monoxide Check
• Natural Gas Leak Check

Signs of a Faulty Water Tank

While some of the signs are obvious—such as no hot water running from your taps—water heater problems can present themselves in a number of ways and can occur at any time, especially when you are least expecting it. Common signs that your water tank needs a repair are:

• Lack of hot water
• Inconsistent hot water
• Foul odors coming from the tap
• Unusual sounds or rattling coming from your water heater

Our licensed technicians will help you to diagnose the issue right away and give you information on your best options so that we can provide the most accurate solution possible. Here at Total Service Quality, our mission is to offer up affordable solutions for any budget, give you honest assessments and complete breakdowns of repair and replacement options that suit your budget and your needs, and make every effort to find you the best long-term solutions available.

Hot Water Tank Repair Services

Our technicians have a vast range of knowledge and the expertise to give you a fast and accurate initial diagnosis of your hot water tank and the ability to get your hot water tank working like new in no time. We know how important hot water can be in our daily lives and guarantee that we’ll make the process as hassle-free as possible by keeping a full inventory of replacement parts on hand for all the major makes and models to get your water tank repair underway, right away, without having to wait around while parts get ordered.

Hot Water Tank Replacement Services

When it comes to hot water tank replacements, our technicians can help you find the correct size, make and model for your needs based on years’ of experience in fast installation services. We offer up complete cost breakdowns and financing options to help make the process as painless as possible—and our sales team has full knowledge of current rebates and incentives for each brand available on the market.

Financing and Free In-Home Consultations

We know how frustrating it can be to have an unexpected repair or replacement needed right away and offer up financing solutions to make the process easier. We also offer up free in-home consultations for water heater repairs and replacements, so call us today for to get your appointment scheduled, and we’ll work to get one of our skilled technicians out as soon as possible for you.

Our Best Recommendation: Annual Water Tank Heater Servicing

Preventative annual servicing is our number one recommendation for keeping your water tank functioning reliably and efficiently, which will greatly extend its overall lifespan. Our highly qualified technicians have years of experience and can make the annual checkup an easy process for customers to take advantage of. Proper maintenance is recommended once a year and we offer to place our customers on our annual maintenance schedule. We’ll call you in advance to confirm the best appointment time and date with you, so that you don’t have to worry about forgetting.

Plumbing: Hot Water Tanks

Hot Water tank repairs can be immensely frustrating for anyone and often occur when least expected. Our expert technicians are highly knowledgeable on all makes and models on the market and can give you the best recommendations based on your needs. While we always seek to give you the best hot water tank repair recommendations, there may be times when we’ll recommend a full hot water tank replacement to avoid future maintenance or repair costs on an outdated or unreliable model.

Plumbing: Tankless Hot Water Heater

Another option that we recommend for customers is to look into tankless hot water heater installation in their homes or commercial buildings. While this option may not work best for everyone, the cost benefits, longer lifespan compared to water tanks and property risk reduction are good to consider when faced with replacing a hot water tank or looking to improve your water heating solutions. We also offer up tankless hot water heater repairs and maintenance services to expand the life of each unit and keep them at optimum efficiency year after year.

Plumbing: Water Line Re-Piping

Re-piping can be an intimidating prospect for homeowners, but we try to make the process as easy and painless as possible. While re-piping can be a necessity, it can be a strong proactive measure for homeowners to take when they have outdated Poly B pipes or aging pipe systems in their home that could pose higher risks for property damage.

Plumbing: Backflow Prevention

Our backflow prevention services and backflow testing help our customers to meet their annual testing requirements in their municipalities. Our expert technicians handle all backflow device services, including testing and assessment, repairs, replacement or removals, and handle the certification process and paperwork to ease the burden for our customers.

Plumbing Services

Total Service Quality also offers a wide range of more basic plumbing services, such as leak repairs and clogged drains. We also offer up a wide range of bathroom plumbing services to keep your pipes and amenities functioning in top condition. For more intensive projects, we also assist with kitchen renovations and help our customers create plumbing plans for all styles of home renovations.