The large photo shows in-floor heating tubing laid out in loops before the concrete pour. The inset shows heating loops connected to a copper manifold.
Warm water runs through tubing in the floor, usually heated by a boiler.
The floor warms the room evenly, with no blowing air.
Tubing usually goes in before the concrete is poured, so new builds, basements and garages are common places for it.
DCJ Plumbing and Heating is based in Whitecourt, Alberta, and works throughout the Barrhead area. If you’re not sure whether your home is in the area, call 780-779-1481 and ask.
What should I do if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water valve right away. In most homes it’s in the basement where the water line comes through the foundation wall. Then open a faucet on the lowest floor to drain the pressure, keep away from water near outlets or the electrical panel, and call a plumber.
Move anything valuable off the floor and take a few photos for your insurance.
How do I stop pipes from freezing in winter?
Keep the heat on, even when you’re away. Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls so warm air reaches the pipes, and disconnect garden hoses before the first hard frost. Pipes in crawlspaces, garages and outside walls are the most likely to freeze.
If a tap only trickles on a very cold morning, a pipe may already be partly frozen. Turn off the water to that line and call before it splits.
How long does a hot water tank usually last?
As a general guideline, many tank-style water heaters last around 8 to 12 years. That’s a typical range, not a promise: hard water, heavy use and skipped maintenance can shorten it. Rusty water, a rumbling tank, or water pooling around the base are signs it’s time to have it looked at.
What is in-floor radiant heating?
In-floor (hydronic radiant) heating runs warm water through tubing in the floor, usually heated by a boiler. The floor warms the room evenly from the ground up, with no blowing air. It’s often installed in new builds, basements and garages, where the tubing can go in before the concrete is poured.
I smell gas. What should I do?
Don’t switch lights or appliances on or off, and don’t use your phone inside. Get everyone out of the house, then call 911 from outside. Don’t go back in until it has been checked and declared safe.
How do I get a quote?
Call 780-779-1481, or use the quote request form on the contact page. Say what’s going on, where you are, and roughly how old the equipment is. Photos help.
Need plumbing or heating help in Whitecourt?
Call DCJ to talk it through, or send a quote request online.
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