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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While most homes have standard water heaters, which store gallons of hot water and maintain a gradual temperature, there is another kind of storage tank – the tankless water heater – that heats water directly and on demand as it flows through your pipes. Tankless water heaters provide many advantages; however, it may not
Our kitchen appliance installation services makes our lives easy and saves us time and labour every single day. So, when your dishwasher is working as it should be, life can also be pretty fine. But what happens when it goes on the fritz and loses its cleaning efficiency? Dishwasher repairs will not really cost a
Anywhere we regularly use water, there is also that good chance there is something we can do to reduce our usage. There are actually three areas in the home where we can make changes with the most impact: the kitchen, the bathroom, and the garden. If you are looking for minor ways you can
When it comes to clearing clogged drains, you have a variety of options. There are organic solutions, chemical cleaners, plungers, plumbing snakes and more! So, why go to the all the trouble when it is easier and cheaper to just prevent clogs in the first place? Taking care of a drain would mostly require
An overflowing toilet is something that no one wants to see – EVER! However, this is also a plumbing problem that all of us would likely deal with at some point. When water rises from the bowl, chances are that the culprit is a clogged toilet drain. Fortunately, this has an easy fix with some
Residential water heaters can definitely give you that great deal of comfort no matter what the season is. This is why it is important to commit to a comprehensive maintenance regimen if you want to ensure that your water heater will perform efficiently. When you understand how the technology of water heater works and once
For some homeowners, they are asking this question: Is it still a great idea to have a double-bowl sink at home? The double-bowl or divided sink became popular before the advent of the dishwasher. The two compartments served as an easy system for washing dishes – dirty dishes and soapy water in on bowl, and
If you are the type of homeowner who pays close attention to even the littlest of details, you might find that there are some sections of your bathroom grout that do not look as good as they once did. You might even find a crack or two, especially in joints where the wall meets the
As homeowners, we expect that the water coming from our taps is clean and clear, right? What if the colour and taste are suddenly a little… off? The culprit for these changes could be rust, and depending on the age of your water heater and pipes, it could be coming from the interior of your
Whether it is from a broken pipe or a flash flood, water damage can easily be one of the most devastating home disasters that a homeowner can face. Your water-damaged valuables are often unsalvageable, cleaning up the mess it leaves is also back-breaking, and the threat of mold development will linger for weeks. Fortunately, quick
For homeowners who are also pet lovers, this article is for you! Have you thought how your plumbing at home can affect your pets and vice versa? We know that this is an interesting concept to consider, so we have gathered a few tips that you should take into consideration if you own pets:
For most homeowners, deciding whether their homes’ hot water pipes should be insulated is a fairly easy decision. When you can have effective insulating pipe sleeves for a few dollars, it is hard to resist the simple energy savings that will eventually pay off for the years to come. However, not all homeowners know about
Slip and fall accidents usually happen when you least expect them, but if there is one place you should expect to have an increased risk of an occurrence is the shower. Wet tiles and tubs can mean you are just one wrong move away from a fall that could lead to a serious injury.
Not a lot of customers ask if they can take a look at our tool boxes. Most of the time, they are far more focused on why they called us in the first place – to fix a problem, unclog a drain, install a new fixture, and so on. In reality, that is how it
Slipping in the shower or tub is always a dangerous possibility, even if you are sure that you are steady on your feet. If you struggle with balance or mobility, the combination of slick porcelain, water, and stepping over the threshold might just pose too high of a risk. Fortunately, there are accessories that can
Most homeowners, especially busy ones, daydream of having a professional appliance installation (if they do not already have one). Why, you ask? Well, it eliminates a long and tedious chore which is washing the dishes, obviously! Since your dishwasher shows love this way, make sure you show it some love back by giving it the
Have you ever walked past your bathroom and got hit in the face with an unpleasant smell? One of the worst things ever, don’t you agree? Whether the stench is man-made or a result of poor maintenance, such odours should not exist! Fortunately, there are some things that you can do in order to
Clogging the toilet is one of the most embarrassing plumbing mishaps that no one wants to experience. This can be a tricky one to address because there are many possible causes for this plumbing problem. The good news, however, is that most toilet clogs can be avoided with an ounce of prevention, and some
Do you ever notice how sometimes your sinks, toilets, and tubs develop stubborn brown stains over time? These stains are not necessarily the result of rust problems in your plumbing system, it is not even in the water authority’s pipelines. Any water with high-iron content can leave such stains behind over time, and most
If you feel like nothing beats the spa-like experience of soaking in a warm, jetted bathtub, you might be leaning towards having one installed in your own home bathroom. However, this is not the kind of remodeling decision that anyone can take lightly – jetted tubs come with a lot of responsibility. THE PROS
Many dogs as well as their owners can agree on one thing: giving a dog bath is real work. Being scrubbed and hosed down can be quite a stressful experience for dogs and hauling them in and out of the tub can be backbreaking for most owners. If you, on the other hand, outsource the
Most remodeling projects involve some plumbing, and for some, plumbing is also a significant part of the project. It is important to incorporate this into the overall plans as it can affect the other phases of a project, especially the framing aspect. You will also want to know where to place the new plumbing, how
Anyone who has a bathroom would know that bathroom molds can easily occur. However, it is not always the easiest to remove. It is also not always as obvious. It can start growing from beneath plumbing fixtures, walls, and surfaces. This is why every homeowner should know how to properly remove any mold they currently
There are many reasons why plumbers and homeowners alike use plastic pipes in their plumbing projects. Plastic pipes are not only inexpensive, they are also lightweight and they never corrode. They are great in terms of keeping hot water hot, and they do not collect condensation from cold water, unlike metal pipes. However, not all
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