Plumber in Embrun
Embrun Plumber Services
Sometimes we can take our home’s plumbing system for granted until there is something wrong with it. Your plumbing is an essential component of enjoying your home. Therefore, whether repairs, maintenance, or installation services for your plumbing, the team at Francis Home Environment is here to help. With over 85 years of experience, our team has the skills, knowledge, and equipment to get the job done right.
Book a free consultation for Embrun plumbing services with the team at Francis Home Environment today!
What services do most plumbers offer?
At Francis Home Environment, we pride ourselves in offering a complete list of plumbing services to help homeowners provide homeowners with high-quality solutions for their plumbing needs, whatever they may be.
Our Embrun plumbing services include:
- Cleaning your drains from potential clogs: From hair, and dirt, to other objects, when debris gets clogged in your drains, it can ruin your drainage and lead to other problems.
- Water heater repair: If you’re having trouble with your hot water, it may be a result of damage to your water heater.
- Toilet repairs: Whether running or clogged toilets, if left unfixed, you can experience leaks, flooding, and other damage to your home.
- Sewer system repair: Whether cracks, clogs, or other problems, we’ll help get your sewage system back on track, regardless of what the problem may be.
- Leaks and flooding repair: From busted pipes to leaks, cracks, or clogs, we can help flush out your water line and repair older pipes so your plumbing system works optimally.
- Water capacity design: Installing a new reservoir into your home? We’ll help you determine a water capacity that will work for you and your family’s needs.
- Blueprints for home renovations: For all home renovations regarding your water and sewage system, the team at Francis Home Environment can help draft blueprints and provide strategic plans so you can get the most out of your new home update.
With the help of Francis Home Environment, homeowners can rest assured knowing their home’s plumbing system is in good hands regardless of how minor or significant the problem may be.
How much does plumbing cost in Embrun?
Every plumbing job is different. Therefore, the cost of plumbing services in Embrun will vary from household to household and is not something that can be estimated until a professional plumber from Francis Heating & Air Conditioning comes to your home to survey the problem and the extent of damage that has occurred.
With that being said, some factors that can directly influence the cost of Embrun plumbing services include:
- The length of time it takes to complete the job.
- The price of materials or replacement parts required to complete the job
- The type of plumbing service being performed
- The complexity of your plumbing problem
- The overall urgency of your plumbing needs
To learn more about the cost of our plumbing services, book a free consultation with Francis Home Environment today. We proudly offer 24/7 assistance for all your plumbing needs so you can get back to enjoying the comforts of your home in no time.
What is the most common plumbing problem?
Central plumbing is a necessity in all homes and is something we use as homeowners every day. Therefore, when something goes wrong with your plumbing system, it can create an uncomfortable home environment and hinder your ability to perform daily tasks. With that being said, like all home appliances and systems, problems with your plumbing are inevitable, regardless of how they occur. As a result, there are several common plumbing problems that the team at Francis Home Environment fixes on a regular basis, including:
Clogged Toilets
Clogged toilets are typically a result of hair and other non-dissolvable objects being flushed over time. When this occurs, your toilet can become clogged and drain slowly, which can also lead to leaks and overflowing of your toilet bowl.
Clogged/Slow Drainage
Again, hair and other debris that gets flushed down your drains over time can cause your drainage system to drain water slowly or prevent it from draining at all.
Leaky Faucets and Pipes
Leaky faucets are caused by damaged seals along with your taps. While not as irritating as other common plumbing issues, if not serviced promptly can lead to severe water usage each month, which will increase your water bill.
Running Toilets
Running toilets is a result of damage within your toilet, such as broken mechanisms. Again, when this occurs, you can end up using an excessive amount of water unnecessarily and increase your monthly water consumption.
Changes in Water Pressure
Low water pressure is typically caused by the buildup of minerals and sediment in your water line, which can cause clogging and cracking.
Breaks and Cracks in Your Main Water Line
Breaks or cracks in your main water line can cause significant damage to your home. These types of problems are typically caused by aging pipes, changes in soil conditions, changes in ground temperature, and pipe corrosion over time.
When should I call a plumber?
We rely on the plumbing systems significantly throughout the day, which means when there is something wrong, homeowners should be able to tell right away.
However, there are other signs that may indicate when something is wrong that you may not be aware of, including:
- Strange sewer-like smells around your home.
- Water backup or slow drainage when you turn on your faucets for an extended period of time.
- Low water pressure when you turn your taps on.
- There is no water coming from your taps.
- You do not have any hot water running through your water line.
- A pipe has burst in your home, which has caused leaks or flooding.
- Your toilet is running.
- Your faucets are dripping.
- Your waterline pipes have frozen due to significant temperature declines.
Do any of these signs look familiar to you? If the answer is yes, then it is time to call a plumber at Francis Home Environment as soon as possible. Remember, diagnosing plumbing problems is essential to preventing further damage. Book a free consultation with one of our professional plumbers in Embrun today!
Our FAQS
Providing You With Answers & Solutions
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What is the Difference Between HVAC and Furnace?
Again, this is another common question that we often receive from homeowners who are looking to install a new HVAC system into their homes. While an HVAC unit is responsible for heating, cooling, or ventilating your home, a furnace is simply a type of heating unit that comprises the home’s overall HVAC system. A furnace is either powered by electricity or natural gas. If you have natural gas in your home already, then chances are your furnace is also powered using this method compared to electricity.
Further, regardless of the type of power used, the energy will produce heat onto a burner. The produced heat is then moved through what is known as a heat exchanger. The warmed air is then transferred out of your furnace system using your home’s ductwork before diffusing into each room of your home through air vents. At the same time, as your furnace produces heat, the combustion gasses created to do so are safely vented outside of your home using a flue pipe to ensure you do not come in contact with any carbon monoxide.
The main components of your furnace system include:
- The control system, also known as the thermostat
- Gas valves
- Burners
- Heat exchangers
- A motor blower
- Ducts
- Ventilation system
- Flue pipe
Together, they work to heat your thermostat to your liking regardless of what time of year it is.
Are you thinking of installing a furnace in your home? Do you need repair or maintenance services for your furnace? Call us directly or book an appointment with Francis Home Environment today for more information on all HVAC.
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What is the Difference Between AC and HVAC?
This is a common question we receive from homeowners who are looking to install a new HVAC unit into their home, as there is some confusion about what each unit is. Therefore, to provide you with clarity, let’s take a look at what these differences are in more detail.
Simply put, an HVAC unit is a heating, cooling, and air ventilating unit that is installed in your home. It allows homeowners to control the temperature inside their home to their preferences using a thermostat. This thermostat works to either increase or decrease the temperature. It also allows you to monitor your indoor temperature and set schedules for your heating and cooling cycles.
On the other hand, an HVAC unit is in charge of circulating air inside your home. As a result, it helps homeowners keep their indoor air clean by removing any dust, hair, dirt, and other airborne contaminants that can affect your health. In addition, it also helps ensure your indoor air quality is not stagnant. Generally speaking, HVAC units will fall into these categories.
- Air conditioners
- Heat pumps
- Boilers
- UV air purifiers
- Humidifiers
- Water heaters
- Furnace
As you can see, an air conditioner is a type of HVAC unit responsible for heating your home. These can either be ductless or work using the ductwork of your home. The air conditioning unit will draw hot air into your home’s ductwork through a vent before it is drawn into your unit’s compartment. If you have a ductless system, it will draw air from the outside of your home before it is drawn into its compartment. The warm air is cooled using a refrigerant liquid that removes the heat from the air before it is blown back into your home using ductwork or through a vent on your air conditioning unit. The process of cooling the air is continued until the desired temperature set on your thermostat has been reached.
The main components of your home’s air conditioning unit include:
- Refrigerant
- Compressor
- Condenser coils
- Air ducts, if applicable to your home
- Expansion valve
- Evaporator coil
AS you can see, it is easy to get these two systems mixed as they are technically the same thing, yet they are different as well. Therefore, if you want to learn more about installing an air conditioning unit in your home or require repair or maintenance services for your home’s current air conditioning unit, the team at Francis Home Environment is here to help.
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How Much Does HVAC Installation Cost in Ottawa?
At Francis Home Environment, we recognize that every homeowner and home is different. And with over 85 years in the industry, we can confirm that when it comes to installing an HVAC into your home in Ottawa, there isn’t a one size fits all solution. Therefore, before we are able to provide you with an installation cost for a new HVAC in Ottawa, homeowners must first schedule a free at-home consultation with one of our technicians.
During your consultation, a professional HVAC technician will listen to your unique needs as a homeowner before conducting a thorough inspection of your property. Once this is complete, a Francis Home Environment professional will be able to provide you with suggestions and recommendations on how to maximize your home’s energy efficiency while staying within your budget.
Therefore, while we are unable to provide you with an installation cost online, we can provide you with a list of factors that will ultimately play a role in the final price so you can have a better understanding of what to inspect.
Here is a closer look at some of these essential factors unique to your home and lifestyle:
- The type of HVAC system you wish to install into your home.
- The type of HVAC system currently installed on your property.
- The scope of the project at hand.
- The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of the HVAC unit you need for your home to operate as efficiently as possible.
- The cost of labor relative to the size of your project.
- The installation techniques needed to connect your new HVAC unit based on the size, layout, and other factors of your home.
Another important consideration that will help us determine the appropriate size of your HVAC unit is the number of British Thermal Units (BTUs) required to heat and cool your home. This energy unit measures how much power it takes to heat one pound of water. Each HVAC unit has a different BTU number. This number is determined by:
- The age of your home.
- The quality of your home’s insulation, in addition to its heat gain and loss.
- The total square footage of your home.
- The layout of the rooms and floors throughout your home.
- The style and quality of ductwork you have installed in your home.
- The height of your ceilings.
As you can see, choosing the correct HVAC unit for your home, along with the process of installation, are pretty complicated. As such, it’s common for homeowners to feel overwhelmed, especially when they do not have professional guidance to rely on. For example, without the professional advice of an HVAC company, you risk installing a unit into your home that is either too small or too large for your home. When this occurs, you will inevitably use more power to cool and heat your home than is required. In the end, it will end up costing you more money on your monthly energy bill. In addition, with a system that is the wrong size, you risk causing damage to your home that can end up costing you money over time as well.
However, with the help of Francis Home Environment and our licensed, expert HVAC technicians, we’ll work with you closely from start to finish to ensure you feel well-informed and confident in the decisions made for your home from start to finish. Regardless of the type of project at hand, Francis Home Environment has your best interests in mind, so you can rest assured knowing your home is in good hands.
At Francis Home Environment, we’re happy to offer all Ottawa homeowners financing when purchasing a new HVAC system!
For more information on installation costs and choosing an HVAC in Ottawa that will optimize your home’s energy efficiency based on the unique features of your home, call us directly or book a free consultation with Francis Home Environment today so we can get you back to enjoying your home in no time.
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What to Look for in an HVAC Servicing Company?
When it comes to choosing a company to partner with for your HVAC services, sometimes, it can be not easy to select one that is reliable enough to get the job done right the first time. Therefore, it is essential that homeowners do their due diligence and research before signing a contract with any HVAC servicing company, as it can end up costing them more money in the long run if something is not repaired or installed correctly.
Therefore, to ensure that homeowners feel well-informed when making their decision, here are some of the most critical factors that you should look for in an HVAC servicing company that prove they are trustworthy and suitable for the job:
Years of Experience
One of the first and most important factors in choosing the right company for your HVAC services is choosing a business that has years of experience. While newer companies may provide quality work, it can lead to a hit or miss scenario. On the other hand, a company with years of experience has the knowledge and skills to keep a business up and running for an extended period of time.
Positive Customer Reviews
The most telling sign that a business is reliable with its ability to offer you quality results is positive customer reviews. Customers are what make any business successful. Therefore, if the company has positive testimonials on its website and other social media pages from previous clients, then you can feel confident that what they are saying is true.
Proper Licensing
All HVAC technicians and companies in Ottawa are required to have all the proper licenses and certifications to operate legally. Therefore, if you are looking for more confirmation that a company you’re thinking of working with is legitimate, ask them for proof of documentation to ensure that it is accurate and valid.
Insurance/Warranty on Services
Further, the company you choose to partner with should also come with insurance and/or warranty on all services they offer. That way, if something should go wrong, you can rest assured knowing that you will not be reliable to pay for any repairs or modifications once a technician has finished servicing your home.
Get a Free Quote
Companies that are unwilling to give homeowners free quotes should not be trusted. A professional company should provide you with a free estimate on the services you need, and all costs should be confirmed before any work is conducted in your home.
What Homeowners Say About Us
4.9 Stars On Google From Over 4,100 Homeowners
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“Professional, friendly and efficient. He diagnosed the issue within seconds and had it fixed within minutes. He gave our system a thorough checkover after completion and had lots of useful advice for cheap maintenance and care.” - David C.
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“We have been dealing with them for years and always have a good experience. I highly recommend Francis.” - Laura P.
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“I own a home that was built in the 1960s and this team was able to find a solution for every problem that came up.” - J.W.
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“The technician worked extremely hard to troubleshoot the issue in our extremely warm house. He utilized another team member via video call to assist him with the technology.” - Marshall M.
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“A team that works well together, pleasure to have them in our home. This is the second big job done by Francis Fuels here, not one complaint. Good products, great reliable service and to top it off, friendly, kind and respectful.” - Catherine L.
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“Service has always been top-notch for the many years we have been with them. Highly recommended for both service and installation of equipment and add-ons.” - Arthur W.
The Francis Home Environment Difference
Certified Technicians Providing Exceptional Service
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Comfort Guaranteed
We guarantee all of our installations, for a peaceful home and mind.
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Trusted Experience
Francis Home Environment has been serving families in Ottawa and the surrounding area since 1933.
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Locally Based & Operated
We’ve been serving local families for over eighty-five years, which shows both our dedication and experience.
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Serious Service
We offer ‘round-the-clock service so that you’re always covered.