Insulation: Don’t Let The Pipes Freeze!
The Hamilton Region is known for extreme temperatures, and if you have lived through even one winter you probably have experienced a pipe freezing in your home or know of someone who has. Water expands as it freezes. If given the chance it has the potential to expand as much as 10%, and can cause one or multiple pipes to burst.
Summer Plumbing Tips Hamilton
John the plumber Hamilton here with some more summer plumbing tips that we want to offer our customers. We’ve already written a blog about some of the more common summer plumbing issues you may encounter. Here are some other tips and tricks from the pros. Think of this as proven preventive maintenance!
Small Repairs Homeowners Can Do in Hamilton
John the Plumber Hamilton would like to offer some small repair tips that homeowners can do to take care of things around their home. There are a few plumbing things that are not too daunting, and do not require too many specialty tools to take care of.
How to Tell if You Have Hard Water
Hard water contains minerals such as magnesium and calcium, which make soap less effective and leave traces on your dishes and cloths. Hamilton plumbers suggest several tests that are available tell if you have hard water, ranging from an immediately to a more accurate test kit. If it turns out you do have hard water, there are various ways you can minimize the effects.
