Emergency Services

 When electrical wires are left too long in the weather, their metal can corrode. Electrical wires are usually made of copper and, as such, are subject to oxidation. If they are connected to a battery, the resulting corrosion can take the form of acid leakage. Electrical wires will appear covered with a white or greenish powder and lose their conductive properties. This can be very bad if an element that emits a lot of electricity has nowhere to go. Be safe When dealing with electrical cables, you need to be safe. Turn off the main panel switch off the power line that supplies the area where you will be working. Use the current tester to make sure there is no incoming current. Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles while working, as corrosive residues can slightly burn your skin or eyes. Access to electrical cables Use the screwdriver to remove the faceplate of the electrical socket you are working on, or to remove the cover of the electrical box. If you are working on an electric...

  The overflow part of a bathtub drain can be a homeowner's undoing if the overflow pipe has developed a leak or a loose connection. The overflow pipe of a bathtub is specifically designed to prevent water from flooding the bathtub, eventually leaking through the floorboards and ceiling of the room below, but if this essential pipe has its own defect, it is possible for water to leak from the pipe and flood the ceiling anyway. This can cause damage to plaster, flooding of the room below and even destruction of carpets and electrical items in the room below. Repairing the pipe is not a difficult job, and you do not need a professional if you have some basic housework skills. Just follow a few simple steps to get the job done quickly and easily. Turn off the water The first step is to make sure that all the water in the house is completely shut off. To do this, you need to open the main water valve of the house, which should be located outside the house or in the garage. Turn it off...

  Water heaters, especially older ones, can stop producing enough hot water for your home. Newer water heaters are not only more economical due to energy savings, but have larger tanks to meet the needs of your home and have been upgraded with numerous safety features. Replace your old water heater and you will immediately notice the difference. Turn off and drain the old water heater Switch off the power to the water heater, depending on whether it is gas or electric. This prevents injury when removing the old appliance. Turn off the gas valve going to the water heater if it is gas, or turn off the switch in the switch box if it is electric. Also shut off the water supply to the water heater so that the tank does not try to fill itself when you empty it. Draining the water Drain all the water from the water heater using a tap inside the house. Turn on the hot water and run it until the water becomes cold or lukewarm. You can also drain the tank by connecting a hose to the water ...

  Toilet tank leaks can cause a very annoying hissing sound that continues even after flushing. If you hear such a noise coming from the toilet tank even when it is not in use, it means that your toilet has a leak somewhere. If water from the tank drips into the bowl, there is probably a problem with the flush valve. Water Before proceeding further, locate the isolation valve under the toilet pipe and turn off the water. Flush the toilet to expel the water that is currently in the tank. After shutting off the water, the tank will not fill up. Rinse valve Watch carefully as water flows down through the flush valve as you flush the toilet. The discharge pipe below is the pipe where the water returns to the tank. Above it, you should see a rubber ring and a valve that fits into the hole at the bottom of the tank. Remove the drain valve and check the rubber washer. It may have shrunk, which is partly the cause of the leak. Remove it and fit the new valve. Replacing the valve washer R...

  Basic toilet repairs are necessary from time to time. With a little care and attention, you can perform basic toilet repairs rather than paying an expensive plumber. Toilet bowl If the wax or other material used to seal the base of the toilet bowl is defective, a leak can occur, and the bathroom floor can become damp. The water supply to the toilet must be interrupted before attempting this repair. Once the system is dry, remove the bowl and clean the pipe. Then put the bowl back in and close it carefully. If the seal is in place and the bowl continues to leak, it is possible that there is a crack in the porcelain. This is extremely unlikely. In that case, however, repair of the toilet is impossible, and the entire bowl will have to be replaced . Toilet tank The most common toilet repair problem is a continuously flowing tank caused by a leak somewhere in the tank. The best way to check if your toilet is suffering from this toilet repair problem is to put a few drops of food col...

  Blocked drains are one of the most common household plumbing problems that can cause significant inconvenience and even damage to your property. If not addressed promptly, blocked drains can cause a range of problems, from bad odors and slow-draining water to overflowing sinks and toilets. Fortunately, with the help of an expert plumber, unclogging blocked drains can be done quickly and efficiently. Identify the problem The first step in unclogging blocked drains is to identify the problem. An expert plumber will use special tools such as a drain camera to inspect the drain and determine the cause of the blockage. Some of the most common causes of blocked drains include grease buildup, tree roots, hair, and foreign objects. Once the plumber has identified the cause of the blockage, they will be able to recommend the most appropriate methods to resolve the issue. Prevention Prevention is always better than cure, and there are several steps you can take to prevent blocked drains ...

  Starting the day with a weak shower is unsatisfying. Although you sometimes have to learn to live with low water pressure, it is good to give your guests or family members the pleasure of using high water pressure. Low water pressure can easily ruin your reputation as a landlord! Therefore, you must solve low water pressure problems and obtain a healthy water flow for you and your future guests. Contact the neighbours first Contacting your neighbours will help you understand if they also have the same problem. If so, the problem could be with the municipal water system. Like the plumbing in your home, the municipal water system is also prone to clogging, leaks, corrosion and build-up . Test the water pressure If the problem only occurs inside the house, then action should be taken. However, before calling a plumber, you should test the water pressure yourself, using a working pressure gauge with a connecting pipe. Simply screw the pressure gauge onto a hose and then open the tap....