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Category Archives: Plumbing & Heating Winnipeg
Each year, millions of dollars worth of water damages are sustained by Canadian buildings. One of the leading causes of these expensive damages is the “out of sight, out of mind” approach that many home and business owners take in … Continue reading
When warm weather approaches, it’s important to make sure that your drains and plumbing systems are prepared for those spring showers. Here’s a good checklist to follow: Sinks in infrequently-used guest rooms or other parts of the house should have … Continue reading
Melting snow and spring rains are exciting signs of approaching warm weather. They also increase the ground water level and can often lead to flooded basements in homes or buildings without sump pumps that function properly. The first step in … Continue reading
Now that the temperatures are rising, it is time to make sure your air conditioner is clean and ready for the summer ahead. The general care of your central conditioning system is fairly simple. To get started, you must locate … Continue reading
Preparing your home from heavy rains of spring is easier than you think, and absolutely essential to the condition of your property. Because homeowners insurance typically doesn’t cover damages caused by overland flooding, it can also be an essential part … Continue reading
Derksen Plumbing & Heating, established in 1984, is proud to announce that we have become the first business in the province of Manitoba to receive the distinction of a Mechanical Contractors of Canada certification! MSCC certified contractors are among the … Continue reading
Oil and water are not a good mix, at least they aren’t a good mix if they show up together in a public drinking supply, and this is always a potential danger where a restaurant is concerned. Grease and cooking … Continue reading
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Grease and cooking oil have great potential to clog drains and pipes. In the home it means that people need to be careful about what they put down the drain, but in a restaurant the potential problems are much greater, … Continue reading
A backflow prevention device is required whenever there is potential that cross connections can lead to contamination of the city drinking water supply. There are three basic types of backflow prevention devices: a reduced pressure assembly, a double check valve … Continue reading



