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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Nowadays, a lot of people choose to go online if they need to fix minor plumbing concerns. That’s understandable. After all, there are small plumbing problems can be easily handled by a DIY aficionado. But there are just some things that you have to be really wary of. There may be some problems that
Sometimes, homeowners make some mistakes unknowingly and end up facing the worst plumbing problems they have ever encountered. Others ignore warnings for some reason and later on regret their actions. Many plumbers will tell you that if you want to avoid mishaps, you better avoid making these mistakes: FLUSHING THINGS DOWN THE TOILET Ask
Most plumbers would agree when we say that old house plumbing repairs often come with challenges that you never have to deal with in newer houses. In fact, if you work on a house that is older than 1970, you can expect a little craziness when it comes to plumbing repairs. Often, the problem
There may be a few reasons why you choose to just put off having a plumbing repair done. You may be short financially, or perhaps you are too busy to be home while a plumber does his job. It’s really easy to just forget about having a leaky faucet or other plumbing problems fixed, especially
You have probably heard of it before and we’re going to say it again – it is important that you save water. Even if you don’t think there’s no water shortage in Canada, it is still better if you do your part. Using less water means that you are reducing your use of energy and
You may not often think about it, but the difference between hard and soft water in your home can really affect your daily life. Soft water helps you avoid build-ups of scale in your pipes,…
Who likes a plumbing leak? It’s a waste of water and money, it’s messy, and with the cleaning you have to do, it’s frustrating too. As if those are not enough, here are other awful things that come with leaks – household pests. If you are like many homeowners, this particular consequence is not something
Not many people know that the quality of the water they drink and use is severely affected by contaminants every single day. These contaminants come from various sources and find their way into our water supplies either accidentally or through intentional chemical treatments. Your body needs good and clean water for it to be healthy.
Most homeowners who have had a flood in their basements experience it without knowing that it could actually happen to them. Many believed they were safe as they were protected by a fully functioning sump pump, only to find (too late) that their sump pump malfunctioned because of neglect. You see, your sump pump is
Does your toilet look too retro for the rest of the home? Is it giving you a tired and retired vibe? Does it give you more drama than your favourite television shows? If so, then it’s probably time to find a new one for your home. Here are some warning signs that tell you you’re
If taking cold showers is going to be a problem with you, it is very important that you keep your water heater in top form. Performing a thorough inspection twice a year can help minimize the risk of your water heater suddenly breaking down. Aside from that, giving your water heater some TLC can actually
There is quite a range for what you’ll probably consider just the right amount of pressure for your water at home. But there will be those bothersome circumstances when your home’s water pressure either slides off from that range and become too low or shoot right up and become way too high. While it is
Homeowners seldom think about their property’s plumbing. What matters is that the water is going down the drain without trouble. However, chaos begins when the drains suddenly become clogged. For instance, when your bathtub drain is clogged, showering can be a little difficult, if not impossible. When the kitchen drain is clogged, your usually easy
appliance installation servicess require very little maintenance for them to do their job well. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect yours. There are some simple things that you can do to extend the life of your dishwasher. Here are some tips to keep your appliance running smoothly: Do Scrape Food Off While you
You may be taking care of your appliance installation services the best way you could, but that doesn’t mean you can completely avoid leaks. They do happen over time. You may not notice it at first and just realize that you already have a pool of water that’s getting bigger under the sink! What makes
Being handy is indeed an advantage, especially when you have leaky faucets and clogged toilets every once in a while. However, there are just plumbing problems that are better left to the trained hands of a professional. Hayes Plumbing has a team of seasoned professionals who ensure only high-quality services to all our clients.
Your bathroom is your go-to space if you need to groom yourself – bathe, shower, freshen up, or wash your face. Needless to say, it is a really important place and you definitely want it to be a place you’d want to go to. However, if the room smells foul, we doubt that you’d be
When you look at a drippy faucet, it’s easy to ignore it as it seems quite harmless. In truth, however, those tiny drops could add up to a whole lot of wasted water. If you really think of it, plumbing leaks are bad both for the environment and your wallet, and on top of that,
Did you know that there may be over 2000 types of toxic chemicals in your tap water? Yes, you have read right. That is enough reason to make sure you own and use a water purification system. That is the only way you can be sure that the tap water you are using is healthy
Who would want a bathroom full of mold? No one! When you see mold in your bathroom, naturally, you’d want to get rid of it. Before you start working on getting rid of it though, you should understand first, why it is attracted to your bathroom and where else it could be growing. You
With the unlimited ‘information’ available to you online, it’s very easy to be misled by common misconceptions and myths about things – even about plumbing. You’d be glad to know however that Hayes Plumbing genuinely cares for you and your plumbing, whether it’s in your home or business. That is why we have rounded up
If you have been living in your home for quite some time now, you probably have grown accustomed to the “normal” sounds you toilet makes when you use it. Yes, we mean that faint whooshing sound that water makes as you flush and that hissing sound that signals the refilling of the tank. When you
If you have a garbage disposal unit in your kitchen, then you already know how important this tool is when you are cleaning up after your meals. Garbage disposals substantially minimize the amount of food waste that you have to throw into your trash bin. It helps keep your kitchen smelling fresh and clean while
Most homeowners encounter clogged drains every once in a while. Whether it’s your sink or your bathtub draining too slowly, we all agree that clogs can really spell trouble – especially if things go beyond the usual single clog. We’re talking about that disastrous situation when all the drains begin backing up at the same
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