320 articles from the Hayes Plumbing team on maintenance & advice for homes in Oshawa and Durham Region.
320 articles in Maintenance & Advice
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What do you really need to have on-hand during a plumbing-related crisis? There are many significant things that you should know about your home, such as where your main water shut-off valve is located, as it is necessary to access this in case of a leak, or if you are repairing one of your sinks.
Excitement is in the air- you’ve finally accomplished what you’ve always dreamed of! After countless years of saving your hard-earned money, not to mention the distractions and hard times in between, you can now say that you are the owner of a house. However, after the initial excitement passes and responsibility takes over, some of
Do you remember the last time you had to turn off your home’s water supply valve, and what caused you to do so? Typically, if you were to try and fix a leaky faucet in your master bedroom, your main water supply valve will need to be turned off, preventing anyone else in your home
For this edition of plumbing 101 we’re going to address the common homeowner question of what is a sump pump. In addition to explaining what it is, we will also address the size of sump pump that is needed for each type of installation. What is a Sump Pump? A sump pump is a critical
You’ve earned it. You can finally say that you have worked long and hard enough to be able to afford that spring break vacation. Instead of dealing with the monotony of your job, along with one of the coldest winters that we’ve had in years, you will now be surrounded by sand, warm weather, and
Of all the plumbing tips we give out on a regular basis, none of them are as frequent—or as important!–as how to leak detection and repair services. How to find a leak is a relatively simple science. Repairing it on the other hand, can be a little more complicated (although still not brain surgery or
There are a number of common water heater issues that homeowners experience. If this is your first one—welcome to the club. We meet on Tuesdays. The common water heater issues listed below are regular afflictions. Some of which can be treated with DIY plumbing solutions—while others need to be treated by a professional. 5 Common
24-hour plumbers are a critical element to our society—because when you need plumbing help, you need it immediately. As for how to get after hours plumbing help, the process is relatively simple. Your first step is deciding if your plumbing emergency truly is an emergency, or if it can wait until morning. 24-Hour Plumbers—Do you
Green plumbing, aka eco plumbing, is a growing trend with homeowners, as your home’s water use largely dictates how ‘green’ your home is. Luckily, joining the green plumbing revolution is easier than you’d think, which is why we’ve created this handy eco-plumbing how-to! Green Plumbing: An Eco Plumbing How-To To help you go green with
When you have a serious plumbing problem, you need it fixed—yesterday..or sooner. But—when should you try to fix it yourself, and when should you emergency plumbing services in Oshawa to book an immediate appointment? To help you understand when to call a plumber in Oshawa immediately, we’ve put together a list of 5 reasons to
If you’re looking to reduce your plumbing problems of high water bills (as there’s unfortunately no way to avoid them entirely)–conservation is key. Water conversation isn’t just easier on your wallet, it’s also easier on the environment, and let’s face it good ole Mother Nature could use a break. We’ve put her through enough. Plumbing
From our family here at Brian Hayes Plumbing to yours we wish you a happy holidays season—and a safe and prosperous new year. We would also like to take this moment to thank you for your continued support throughout the year, of our business and our staff (aka the Hayes ‘family’). We truly hope that
When the stockings are hung by the yuletide with care, and your beloved family are gathered around the dressed turkey—it is a terrible time for a clogged pipe, broken toilet, sewage seepage or other plumbing maintenance issue (not that there is a good time!). How to Prevent a Holiday Plumbing Disaster: With Plumbing Maintenance Preventing
Plumbing problems are generally sudden-onset disasters that appear out of nowhere, and ruin your night, your bathroom—and your dinner party. To avoid embarrassing and utterly inconvenient plumbing problems, heed the below advice about how to stay ahead of your plumbing problems with these plumbing maintenance tips. Plumbing Problems Avoidance: Plumbing Maintenance There are a number
Sadly, winter is coming. And with winter comes the winterizing process for homeowners—to winterize both your outside tap or taps, and the rest of your home and plumbing. Winterizing your Outside Tap Burst pipes and faucet damage are just a couple of the problems that can result from not winterizing your outdoor taps. But they
When we’re asked ‘do plumbing fixtures make a difference?’ we respond the same—absolutely! Plumbing fixtures provide a number of noticeable, tangible differences to your home: from adding to your home’s value to being decorative accent pieces. Consider the following ways that plumbing fixtures truly make a difference: They are Statement Pieces When you walk into
Moen products add not only beauty to your home—but value. Between the lifetime warranty to the smart technology they add, they are one of the best (if not the best) faucets and accents on the market. Why are they one of the best? We have a number of reasons why we are utterly in love
Here at Hayes were huge proponents of DIY plumbing. DIY plumbing can be empowering as a homeowner, and can offer you an immediate fix to emergency plumbing issues—but, there is a point where you need to call a professional plumber. To help you decide when to put on your amateur plumber hat, and when to
No proud, DIY, manly homeowner should be without basic plumbing supplies that equip you to be ready at the drop of a hat to become Mr. Fix It (or Mrs.!) in a plumbing emergency. And trust us—plumbing emergencies happen at the worst time, and need immediate remedy. So, to help you be ready for your
If you’ve ever unplugged your family home’s clogged drain and thought “eww—what IS this?”–then this post is for you! As professional plumbers we have literally seen it all when it comes to clogged drains, from childrens’ toys to keys to cotton balls and pasta. Having seen it all, numerous times, we’ve come up with our
While, here at Hayes, we encourage our customers to tackle small, DIY plumbing projects on their own and flex their true homeowner muscle—do it safely. Plumbing can be an extremely dangerous field, which is why we (as plumbers) go through years and years of schooling and apprenticeships, but also carry hundreds of thousands of dollars
If you’re reading this then you’ve likely heard something about the importance of hot-water tank maintenance. Should you know all about this, then skip below to where we offer you our professional hot water tank maintenance tips—but if you don’t realize the true importance, then read more to understand why you should maintain and clean
There are a number of ways to treat a leaky faucet—but what’s the best way to fix a leaky faucet? In this blog post we’ll delve—head first—into how to deal with a leaky faucet and stop that incessant, anger-inducing, might-as-well-be-being-water-boarded drip. Fix or Fire your Faucet The first thing you need to do is decide
Slow-draining and clogged sinks are needless to say, more than a minor inconvenience—but never fear, Hayes plumbing in Durham region has your back again with how to unclog your sink’s P-trap. While we will gladly come fix it for you, but there are a few things you can do yourself, which is why we’ve put
Our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide and Durham Region bathroom renovation cost guide publish the planning ranges we work from.
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