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14Jan2026

Fowler Plumbing Leaks Jan 14, 2026

How Flo® by MOEN Can Save You Money

Did you know there’s a tool out there that can save you money on water bills and plumbing repairs? It’s called the Flo® by MOEN, and it’s one of the newest additions to the line of helpful home products we carry here at Fowler Plumbing. Today, we want to introduce you to this neat little gadget and tell you more about how it works. Then we’ll tell you how homeowners like you can use it to put more money back in their wallets.

11Dec2025

Fowler Plumbing Kitec Plumbing Dec 11, 2025Dec 11, 2025

What’s Involved in Replacing Kitec Plumbing in a Home?

Photo credit: CBC News If you own a home in the Windsor area, you've probably heard of Kitec plumbing. These distinctive plastic pipes used to dominate new-build Canadian real estate 30 years ago. Now, though, homeowners who find out they still have Kitec in their home often react with alarm. What's behind this reaction, and how hard is it to get Kitec pipes replaced? We'll answer these questions and more in today's post.

17Nov2025

Fowler Plumbing Gas Lines Nov 17, 2025Dec 2, 2025

Example of Types of Gas Lines We’ve Installed

Remember our post about how plumbers work on natural gas lines? Since publishing that piece, we’ve received several questions about our past work on these kinds of projects. Today, we’ll discuss four types of gas line installations we’ve worked on and offer some insight into the unique considerations of each job.

14Oct2025

Fowler Plumbing Toilet Oct 14, 2025

Why Does My Toilet Take So Long to Fill?

Picture it: you’re enjoying an evening home with friends and get up to go to the bathroom. You do your business, flush, and it goes down as usual... until something goes wrong. The waste is mostly gone but the water isn’t coming back like it usually does. There are still some scraps of wet toilet paper stuck in the bottom of the bowl. It’s filling up again, but not as fast as it normally does. You figure you can wait until the problem works itself out. Then you hear a knock at the door.

outdoor bbq in kitchen with gas line connection

15Sep2025

Fowler Plumbing Plumbing Sep 15, 2025Sep 15, 2025

Do Plumbers Install Gas Lines in Windsor, Ontario?

If you need some work done on your home’s natural gas pipes, you might be wondering what kind of service company you should call. Did you know that some plumbers work on gas lines as well as wastewater and water supply pipes? Not only do many of them do this kind of work regularly, but they're some of the only people you should trust to do it. Keep reading to learn why.

13Aug2025

Fowler Plumbing Sump Pumps Aug 13, 2025

My Power is Out – Will My Sump Pump Still Work?

Sump pumps are designed to keep your home safe from floodwater, but they need electricity to do their job. What happens when a flood takes out your municipal energy supply? In most cases, you’ll be left with no way to remove the extra water. There’s one simple solution to this problem: installing a battery-powered backup pump. Let’s take a closer look at what these nifty devices do and help you figure out which model will work best for you.

9Jul2025

Fowler Plumbing Quick Fix Jul 9, 2025

How Do I Stop A Slow Drip from Sink?

Has your sink faucet been slowly dripping water for weeks now? Maybe it’s been even longer than that. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you don’t get it fixed, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary water bills. The good news is that this is a relatively easy problem to solve. If you’re lucky, you might not even need to call a plumber. Follow our guide below to troubleshoot your leaky faucet and see if you can fix it on your own.

10Jun2025

Fowler Plumbing Plumbing Jun 10, 2025

How a Plumber Can Help Protect Your Home From Flooding

Having easy access to open water is one of the best parts of life in Windsor. The city is bordered by the Detroit River and flanked by Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, and there are countless spots where residents can enjoy fishing, boating, and incredible views. Unfortunately, there's one big downside to having all this water around: each time it rains, there’s a significant chance that some of the city will be flooded. The floods that happened after a record-breaking rainstorm in 2016 are just one example of this.

12May2025

Fowler Plumbing Plumbing May 12, 2025

Why You Need to Hire a Licensed Plumber

When you’ve got a plumbing problem to take care of, hiring an unlicensed plumber might seem like the most cost-effective solution. After all, most charge less for their services than licensed plumbers. If your friend’s dad can do the job for a fraction of the cost, why not let him take over?

11Apr2025

Fowler Plumbing Shower Apr 11, 2025May 12, 2025

4 Examples of New Shower Installs By Fowler

The shower is one of the most important parts of any four-piece bathroom. It not only serves a key functional purpose but also acts as a focal point for the room's interior design.

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