Heating and Plumbing Help Hub
- Cody Steeves
- Dec 18, 2025
- 3 min read
Welcome to our Heating and Plumbing Help Hub. This is the main page for all of our how to guides, checklists, and problem solving posts. When you have a question about your furnace, hot water, pipes, drains, or emergency shut offs, start here.
This hub is made to be simple, clear, and helpful. We will keep adding new posts
over time. Each new blog will link back to this page so you can always find the full library in one place.
Start here if you are not sure what to click
If you have no heat or a leak right now, go to Emergency Help.
If your home feels uncomfortable but nothing is broken, go to Troubleshooting.
If you want lower bills and a more efficient home, go to Efficiency and Upgrades.
If you want to avoid problems before they start, go to Seasonal Checklists.
Emergency help
These posts are for urgent problems and what to do first to limit damage.
What to do if a pipe bursts
What to do if you have no heat in winter
How to find and use your main water shut off
What to do if you smell gas
What to do if your basement is flooding and the sump pump is not working
Seasonal checklists
These posts help you get ready for the weather and reduce surprise breakdowns.
Spring home checkup for plumbing and comfort
Summer AC and water use checklist
Fall furnace and boiler checklist before the first cold snap
Heating basics
These posts explain how heating systems work and how to care for them.
How a furnace works in simple terms
When to change your furnace filter and how to pick the right one
What your thermostat settings should be in winter
How to know if your furnace needs a tune up
Boiler basics for homeowners
Heat pump basics and when they make sense
Troubleshooting common heating problems
These posts help you spot the cause of a problem and know when to call.
Furnace is running but the house is cold
Some rooms are cold and some are warm
Furnace keeps turning on and off
Furnace making banging or rattling sounds
Thermostat says heat is on but nothing happens
Plumbing basics
These posts cover the everyday plumbing parts in your home.
How to find your shut off valves and what they do
How to prevent frozen pipes
How to spot a small leak before it becomes a big one
Why water pressure is low and what to check
What is hard water and what it does to pipes and fixtures
Hot water help
These posts focus on water heaters and hot water problems.
Tank water heater versus tankless water heater
Why you run out of hot water
How to flush a water heater
What to do if hot water smells bad
Water heater is leaking what to do next
Drains and sewer
These posts help with slow drains, clogs, and sewer issues.
What causes slow drains and how to prevent them
What not to put down your drain
How to tell the difference between a clog and a sewer backup
Sump pump basics and maintenance
Backwater valve basics for homeowners
Efficiency and upgrades
These posts help you make smart choices that improve comfort and lower costs.
Best home upgrades for lower heating bills
Smart thermostat guide for families
When it is worth upgrading a furnace
How to improve airflow in your home
Simple ways to reduce hot water use
Common questions
These posts answer quick questions we hear all the time.
Is it safe to leave the heat lower when you travel
How warm should your house be to prevent frozen pipes
How often should you service a furnace
Should you turn off the water when you go away
How to know if a water heater is at the end of its life
Need help from a pro
If you do not feel comfortable doing any of these steps, that is normal. Some jobs are best left to a licensed pro.
If you need help, contact Kansas Ridge Mechanical and we will take care of it.
Phone: 403-843-0000
Office: 5114 50th Ave, Rimbey, Alberta
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Areas covered: Rimbey, Bentley, Eckville, Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Winfield, Buck Lake, Pigeon Lake, Breton, Alder Flats
Bookmark this page
This is the one page that connects everything. Each blog post will link back here, and this page will link out to every post as the library grows.
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