The Super Plumber Blog

How to Maintain a Water Heater

Owning a home means regular maintenance throughout, and your home’s water heater is no exception. Tucked away in a utility closet or basement, it may be easy to forget about, but it too needs a little attention once in a while to continue performing as efficiently as possible over its lifespan. A gas-powered water heater

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What is a Sump Pump, and Do You Need It?

Sump Pump: This term is often used by homeowners, DIY’ers and professionals, but do you know what a sump pump is, and better yet, do you need one? Typically found in homes with basements, a sump pump is, in short, a smart idea. An automatic pump installed below your home’s basement floor, a sump pump

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How to Check a Toilet for Leaks

A leaking toilet is not something you want in your home. Not only will your water bill skyrocket, but all that wasted water could cause structural problems in your floor, and the walls underneath. Water damage can be catastrophic, potentially leading to expensive mould remediation. While a toilet leaking water is often silent and easy

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New Super Look, Same Super Service

When Brody Funk opened The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services in 2006, he wanted to rescue customers from the smelly, sludgy plumbing problems that plagued their homes and frustrated their families. Nearly 15 years later, Brody’s on-time all-the-time team is still a fearless guardian of Victoria, BC homes. You may have seen our

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All the Reasons We Love Ladysmith, BC

Owner and founder of The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services, Brody Funk, decided to move his wife and two daughters along with him to Vancouver Island because they had fallen in love with it when visiting. As soon as Brody moved over in 2006 he started The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain

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