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Happy Holidays from On Time Group
The On Time Group wanted to take a moment to wish all of our customers a Happy Holiday season. 2022 was a landmark year for Manitoba. Closer to home, there was much to celebrate for On Time Group as our business has grown thanks in large part to you, Winnipeg.
Remove Your Sump Pump Hose Now!
How many of you forgot to detach your sump pump hose? The discharge hose is essential for your Winnipeg home. When your sump pump drains, as you have probably seen on occasion, water shoots out either into your yard or into a back lane. This of course means that you need the hose to be operational, otherwise the litres of water being sent out from your house is just going to stay close to your...
All About Main Line
A home or business utilizing the city sewer is responsible for maintaining the pipe that connects their building to the city’s sewer system. The cleaning of this pipe is known as Main Line Service and it involves an inspection a cleaning by an experienced professional.Blockage of Main Line sewer pipes that connect to the city’s sewer system is most often caused by tree roots. Tree roots...
Warning Signs of a Failing Sump Pump
A sump pump is an important device to monitor and maintain in your home
- failure can result in thousands of dollars in water damage to your basement, especially if it is close to your furnace or water heater.One of the most common indicators that your sump pump may be ready to fail is if it is constantly running. In some cases, a wet spring may simply cause the pump to run continuously because....
Your Basement Flooding Checklist
The unfortunate reality of home ownership in Winnipeg is that we're likely going to get hit by flooding at one point or another.Whether it comes up through the drains or in through window wells, there is a likelihood of water damage to your basement or other areas of your home. How you handle the water can make all the difference in the world.The natural reaction, when you first see water in....
Leave Plumbing to the Pros in Winnipeg
Plumbing is simple, right? Anyone can do it, especially with new products like PEX tubing and ABS drain pipe that are easy to work with.Well, “I’m glad I did it myself!” isn’t usually the first thing out of anyone’s mouth when confronted with a basement full of sewage or an indoor rainstorm caused by a botched DIY plumbing job.The National Plumbing Code of Canada, as well as municipal...
Be Sump Pump Ready
For the last couple months, Manitobans have been watching the flood forecast. It seemed inevitable that tall the good reports coming in wouldn't last, and this past weekend we got our first worrisome news.Over this past weekend, high water warnings were issued for the Assiniboine River, and on Saturday the Portage Diversion was officially put into action, as noted by the Winnipeg Free Press.
Time to Reattach the Sump Pump Hose?
With the warm weather Winnipeg has experienced over the last couple days, there has been a lot of melt in the River City, which naturally has led to concern about sump pumps.The fear is completely understandable - your sump pump is a major part of water prevention in your basement. Once the casing reaches a certain level of water, it shoots up to the surface and out to your front or back yard....
Winnipeg's Basement Flooding Protection
Our Plumbing Contractors at On Time Group are licensed by the City of Winnipeg. We are A+ BBB rated, professionally trained and certified, reputable plumbers available for 24/7 emergency services for all your Sump Pump and In-Line Backwater Valve repairs, maintenance and installations throughout Winnipeg.Did you know that installing a sump pump drainage system and in-line backwater valve are...
How to Unclog a Sink In Your Home
One of the little frustrations in life is a clogged sink. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and effort, you can often take care of the problem yourself, and get your drain moving again quickly.Many TV commercials would have you running for a drain cleaning chemical at the first sign of a clog. We don’t recommend them – if they’re not successful (and they often aren’t) they’ll exacer....