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,
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
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.
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
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
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
You should usually repair old plumbing pipes when the issue is local, visible and limited to one small leak, valve, joint or fixture connection. You should consider replacing old plumbing
Hard water affects Costa Blanca homes by leaving mineral deposits, commonly known as limescale, inside pipes, boilers, taps, showerheads and water-using appliances. Over time, this scale can reduce water flow,
Bad smells coming from drains usually mean that something is trapped, drying out, leaking or backing up inside the plumbing system. The most common causes are food waste in kitchen
A toilet usually keeps running because water is leaking from the tank into the bowl or because the fill valve does not shut off correctly. The most common causes are
