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Why Are My Pipes Banging? Water Hammer Explained

Why Are My Pipes Banging? Water Hammer Explained

Do your pipes make a loud bang or thump when you turn off a tap, flush the toilet or when the washing machine finishes filling? You may be hearing water hammer. Water hammer happens when moving w Read more

How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Water Leak in Your Home

How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Water Leak in Your Home

A hidden water leak can be easy to miss. Unlike a burst pipe that immediately sends water across the floor, a smaller leak may continue behind a wall, beneath a floor, around a toilet or near your Read more

What to Do When Your Water Heater Bursts

What to Do When Your Water Heater Bursts

Finding water pouring from your hot water cylinder can be alarming, but acting quickly can limit the damage. If your hot water cylinder is leaking heavily or has burst, your first priorities are to Read more

Why Is My Water Pressure Low? Common Causes for Wellington Homeowners

Why Is My Water Pressure Low? Common Causes for Wellington Homeowners

Low water pressure can turn a quick shower into a frustrating experience and make everyday jobs such as filling the sink or running more than one tap painfully slow. But before you assume you need Read more

Common Causes of a Leaky Toilet

Common Causes of a Leaky Toilet

A leaking toilet can be easy to ignore when it is only a slow trickle or a small patch of water on the floor. But even a minor leak can waste water, damage flooring and eventually become a much Read more

What to Do After a Burst Pipe or Plumbing Leak Has Been Repaired

What to Do After a Burst Pipe or Plumbing Leak Has Been Repaired

Getting a burst pipe or plumbing leak repaired is a relief, but stopping the water is only the first part of getting your home back to normal. Depending on how long the leak was active and where the Read more

The Best Hot Water Pressure Solutions for Wellington Homes

The Best Hot Water Pressure Solutions for Wellington Homes

Low hot water pressure can make everyday routines frustrating. Weak showers, slow-filling baths and sudden drops in flow often indicate that the hot water system is no longer performing as it should. Read more

Is Steep Terrain Actually Killing Your Shower Pressure?

Is Steep Terrain Actually Killing Your Shower Pressure?

Living on the iconic hills of our capital offers some of the best views in the country, but your pipework often pays a heavy price. From the heights of Brooklyn to the slopes of Khandallah, Read more

How To Extend The Life Of Your New Hot Water Cylinder In Wellington

How To Extend The Life Of Your New Hot Water Cylinder In Wellington

Investing in a new hot water cylinder is a smart move, especially in Wellington, where cold winters and high-water usage make reliability essential. At Maxey Plumbing, we know the difference that Read more

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