Most plumbing problems give warning before they become expensive. These are the ones we get called out to most often across Durham Region: what causes them, what you can check yourself, and when it is worth picking up the phone.
How pipes freeze in an Ontario winter, how to stop it happening, how to thaw a frozen pipe safely, and the first five things to do if one bursts.
The order to try things in when a kitchen sink stops draining, why grease blockages behave differently, and the point where it stops being a DIY job.
Why shower drains block with a hair and soap mix, how to clear one properly without chemicals, and the warning signs that point to a bigger problem.
What actually causes a faucet to drip, how to fix each type yourself, and the point where replacing the whole tap is the cheaper and more sensible option.
What chemical drain cleaners actually do inside a pipe, when they are reasonable to use, and the situations where they make things worse.
A sewer smell in the basement is usually harmless and sometimes a warning. How to tell which one you have, and when it needs attention.
Six reasons a bathroom smells of sewer, how to work out which one you have, and the two that mean you should stop and call someone.
An honest comparison of tankless and tank water heaters for Durham Region homes, including the installation issues nobody mentions.
How often a tankless water heater needs descaling, what the job involves, and the error codes that mean scale is already building up.
A working plumber’s guide to water heater maintenance in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. What to check yearly, and what to leave alone.
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