Buying an Older Property in Spain? Plumbing Problems to Check First

Before you buy an older property in Spain, check water pressure at several taps, the condition of visible pipework, under every sink, damp patches, the toilets, how the drains run,

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How Often Should You Service a Boiler or Hot Water System?

Most boilers and hot water systems are serviced once a year. Gas boilers in particular are usually checked annually by a registered professional. Three things make it more often than

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Boiler Making Strange Noises? Common Causes Explained

Almost every boiler noise comes down to one of five things: air in the system, pressure that is too low or too high, limescale, poor circulation, or a worn component.

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Hidden water leaks and high bills: How to spot the warning signs early

Yes — a hidden leak can raise your water bill. Water escapes continuously from pipes, toilets, appliance connections, irrigation lines or water heaters, even when nothing is being used, and

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What is a stopcock and why every homeowner should know where it is

A stopcock is the main valve that controls all the water coming into your property. To shut the water off, turn it clockwise. Gently, by hand, and never with a

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Plumbing maintenance checklist for holiday homes in Calpe and Costa Blanca

A holiday home needs plumbing checks at three moments: before you arrive, while you are using it, and before you lock up and leave. The third one is the one

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Should you repair or replace old plumbing pipes?

Por lo general, conviene reparar las tuberías viejas cuando el problema es local, visible y se limita a una pequeña fuga, una válvula, una unión o la conexión de un accesorio. Deberías plantearte sustituir las tuberías viejas

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How hard water affects pipes, boilers and appliances in Costa Blanca homes

El agua dura afecta a los hogares de la Costa Blanca al dejar depósitos minerales, conocidos comúnmente como «cal», en el interior de las tuberías, calderas, grifos, cabezales de ducha y electrodomésticos que utilizan agua. Con el tiempo, esta cal puede reducir el caudal de agua,

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Bad smells coming from drains: What they usually mean

Los malos olores que provienen de los desagües suelen indicar que hay algo atascado, que se está secando, que hay una fuga o que se está produciendo un reflujo en el interior del sistema de fontanería. Las causas más habituales son los restos de comida en la cocina

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Toilet keeps running? Simple checks before calling a plumber

Un inodoro suele gotear continuamente porque hay una fuga de agua del depósito a la taza o porque la válvula de llenado no se cierra correctamente. Las causas más comunes son

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