Whether you have a slow drain or a drain that's completely blocked and causing water to back up, you will need to get a plumber out to take a look. Blocked drains can leave your home smelling unpleasant due to bacteria and food debris building up around the site of the blockage, and ignoring a blocked drain could damage a drain pipe or seal due to excess pressure on t
- Good preventive maintenance is essential to keep your home's plumbing system in good working condition, allowing you to perform daily household chores, such as cooking and cleaning, easily and conveniently. Here are some essential things to include in your domestic preventive plumbing maintenance checklist. Conduct regular plumbing inspections One of the biggest mista
- Have you noticed that the water takes longer to flow out of your sink than it used to? Alternatively, have you heard some strange gurgling sounds when trying to empty the bath? If so, this may indicate potential issues with your drainage system and there may well be a blockage down the pipe. What could be causing this, and what should you do next? Looking for a Cause
- When water comes into your toilet bowl after a flush, it sits at a constant level. If you notice that this water level is lower than usual, then you might have a problem. Why is the water in your bowl so low? Blockages Sometimes, a clog in your toilet's system can affect the volume of water that stays in a bowl after a flush. A minor blockage can do this by preventing
- Gas continuous flow and heat pump water heaters are more energy-efficient than traditional storage tank systems. Tankless or continuous flow water heaters heat water on demand; thus, they do not store hot water. Conversely, heat pump water heaters are advanced storage units that draw heat from the air for water heating. These two units are ideal for mid-size families.