Home Plumbing Tips

Your well pump won’t last forever—but how long should you expect it to keep working? Explore the typical lifespan of jet and submersible pumps, practical ways to extend pump life, and the warning signs that mean it’s time for a replacement soon.

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Plumbing Now recently diagnosed and repaired leaks in three separate toilets in a Gloucester, Ontario home.

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Plumbing Now diagnosed and repaired a non-flushing toilet in a Hunt Club Park, Ontario townhouse. We identified a failed fill valve as the cause and restored full function the same day.

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Plumbing Now responded to complete water loss at a Merrickville, Ontario home and traced the problem to a burned-out well pump motor. We replaced the submersible pump and recalibrated the pressure system, restoring their water service.

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Plumbing Now cleared two kitchen drain clogs, installed a new cleanout access point, and repaired a corroded copper drain for this 1960s home in Parkwood Hills, Ontario.

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Plumbing Now repaired a failed toilet flange, corrected an improper drain slope, sealed abandoned pipe penetrations, and fixed an improperly seated fitting for this townhouse in Orleans, Ontario.

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Plumbing Now recently performed a plumbing investigation in a Riverside Park, Ontario home. Our assessment gave the homeowner clear answers, peace of mind, and a path forward for repairs.

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Not sure which well pump is right for your Ottawa property? We compare jet pumps vs submersible pumps, covering how they work, costs, efficiency, and which type suits Eastern Ontario’s deep bedrock wells best.

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Through the City of Ottawa’s Protective Plumbing Program, eligible homeowners can receive sump pump rebates to help offset the cost of flood mitigation systems.

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For every service call, Plumbing Now donates $10 to the Ottawa Humane Society.

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