What My Plumber Taught Me

Posted on: 1 May 2019

Your daily shower is a perfect time to relax and get clean. However, this can suddenly change when the shower drain gets clogged—you will feel less relaxed with a pool of dirty water under your feet. Different substances can cause the shower to get clogged via regular use. Consider trying these tips to make sure the drain doesn't get blocked in the first place. Purchase a drain cover One of the most notorious culprits when it comes to blocked drains is hair. [Read More]

Posted on: 21 February 2019

After every flush, the water in your toilet bowl should settle at a certain level at the bottom of the pan. If you've noticed that this water level is lower than usual or that no water stays in the bowl at all after a flush, then you need to work out where the problem lies. Water level toilet problems can be caused by blockages or leaks. How can you work out which is affecting your toilet? [Read More]

Posted on: 23 January 2019

Problems with your water are often easy to see. Your water usually comes out of its tap clear; it has a consistent temperature and flow. If something goes wrong, then the colour, flow or temperature of your water may change. This isn't always a concern, but it can indicate a problem in some cases. If your hot water has started to run cloudy when it is normally clear, then you may be concerned. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 December 2018

Deciding to use solar energy to heat your water may be a simple choice. It makes financial and environmental sense to use natural energy to power your water heating system. However, things get a little more complex once you've decided to switch to solar. You need to decide what kind of system to use. While some homeowners opt for an all-in-one system with both panels and tanks on their roofs, this isn't the right system for every home. [Read More]