 Wellington has a wealth of quirky old homes that make for enchanting 'doer uppers'. When shopping for a home, it'll be a very rare instance in which you actually manage to find a new build anywhere in the vicinity of the CBD. An old home can be a charmer on the outside, but it takes a seasoned Wellington plumber to know that appearances can be deceptive...especially when it comes to buildings.
Beneath the quaint wooden floors and freshly-painted walls lies a world unseen. Unseen, that is, until you're calling up your local Wellington plumber with a plumbing emergency! Old drains and pipework lay weakened and worn, ready to 'strike' as it were at any time. Be it a slow drip in the wall or a full-on flood, we're here to tell you what to expect to avoid plumbing emergencies in your 'new' old Wellington home!  Are you sick of seeing your garden turn into a soggy wetland every time it rains lately? After a long, dry summer, heavy rain isn't going to just go away when it hits your lawn. The good news is that, with the help of some handy plumbing tips, you'll be able to recede that water and enjoy your garden without wading into it!
 Did you know that homeowners call a plumber with a problem at least once every three years? This is, of course, dependent on the age of your home and the frequency of your plumbing checkups, but the fact remains...you're going to have to give your local plumber a call eventually if you have a plumbing problem that's cropping up.
More often than not, the calls we receive are anything but dramatic plumbing emergencies because people choose to wait till it goes bad. Extreme emergencies often involve damage as well, which end up being more costly than regular maintenance and fixes. As far as Wellington goes, here are some of the most common calls that we have received from Wellington residents about plumbing issues in their homes.  In today's blog, we'd like to take a little time to talk about who we are and what we do. Being a locally owned and operated plumbing and gasfitting company in Wellington, we feel it's important to make sure that Wellingtonians know us as their go-to for any plumbing, gasfitting and even roof repair emergencies they might run into.
 This blog is a continuation of our previous blog, in which we began our topic detailing the benefits of plumbing preparedness.
Get ready and set for part 2!  Contrary to popular belief, plumbers don't magically appear only in the event of an emergency. Crazy, right? The talented team at Maxey Plumbing Wellington have a broad range of special skills, all of which will help your home stay healthy, clean and cosy; well-plumbed and futureproof.
With that being said, let's take a moment to talk about the other possibilities (rather than just the emergencies) in which plumbers shine and 'save the day' in your home...  With only 27 days until you're hosting guests at your home, the team of professional Wellington plumbers at Maxey are here to help you get your bathroom in tip-top condition and ready to welcome guests. We're starting with the toilet, so let's get straight into part two of our fresh-flushing series!
 So Christmas is coming up, which means a bunch of friends and family popping over for the festive season. The last thing any of us want to deal with when we're met with this annual influx of visitors is a smelly bathroom. Foul odours in our bathrooms can cause guests to comment, and it's unpleasant for you as the housekeeper to deal with that issue each time you use your bathroom
Plus, bad smells often become amplified in warmer weather, so let's find out how to deal with this Wellington plumbing problem before things heat up!  One of the hardest workers in our home is the humble dishwasher. This appliance, while making our lives extremely convenient, can cause us a world of issues if neglected or improperly used. If your dishwasher isn’t washing as it used to; covering dishes in gross residue or leaking water, then this blog post should help you!
 You’d be surprised by how often your Wellington plumber gets the call to rescue a family from their rogue appliances! Although modern appliances are improving all the time, a faulty appliance is rarely a cheap fix and – all too often – the cause of indoor floods!
Regular servicing and some common sense will ensure your washing machine and dishwasher stay spinning so you can save on unnecessary repair costs. Did you know that a little leak can lead to large, costly lump of drama? Detecting a leak early enough can save your Wellington home unbelievable water bills, rot, and water damage to your roof, walls or carpet. While such issues will cost you lots, your Wellington plumber can mend most leaks quickly and cheaply.
All you need to do is stay on top of the leaks, and today's blog will show you how to do just that... If you’re a Wellington homeowner who takes pride in their place, you’ll most likely have a good eye for detail. One detail you might have noticed lately is the grout cracking in your bathroom; it can ruin the clean, polished porcelain paradise you’ve established for yourself!
These cracks seem to start appearing in or around joints where the wall meets your bath, shower or floor. They develop due to age, but can sometimes be warning signs of worse problems such as poor installation or too much moisture buildup due to leaks or poor ventilation. This article was originally posted by Network Plumbing Australia, and we couldn't agree with it more! It tackles the age-old problem of hiring cowboys over professionals, and offers insight into why master plumbers are always the best choice for all your Wellington plumbing needs and emergencies.
Earlier this month we began a top-tip article aimed at helping homeowners fix a plumbing problem in Wellington: moisture buildup. We covered a few factors that can cause crazy amounts of moisture to accumulate in our homes. With moisture and dampness comes cracks, mould and mildew...a few things we’d all rather avoid!
Today we’re going to deliver our final home truths about winter’s watery war on your home, and the ways in which you can avoid these annoyances...  Humidity and moisture buildup are surely symptoms of a Kiwi summer, right? Sorry to ruin your day, folks, but it turns out that wintertime in Wellington is actually the worst season for humidity-related issues in our homes, especially our bathrooms.
In this article, we will deliver some home truths about winter's watery war on your bathroom and what you can do to avoid its damaging wiles. As we come into the middle of Wellington's frosty Winter months, there's a problem we all face that's as common as a cold.
You'll be huddled in your nice warm shower, and someone will do the evil deed...flushing the toilet. Suddenly there's a scorching burst of far-too-hot water or stinging icey cold water. Your whole shower is ruined! Why does this happen and what can your Wellington plumber help you do about it? Read our latest blog to find the answers to the icey aftermath of a flush! It starts with warning signs. Rumbling sounds and even banging noises from the basement or hot water cupboard. Rusty looking or smelling water from the hot tap. Maybe even a small pool of water at the base of the tank. This is a hot water tank calling out for help, telling you in all the ways it can that trouble is brewing.
Fun fact: while New Zealand might not snow all-over as other countries might, we’re rated one of the coldest countries to live in worldwide due to the lack of proper heating and isnulation in our homes. This fact is most prevalent in cities like Wellington, where many homeowners won’t priorities healthy heating in our old, drafty Welly homes.
With proper heating, you could decrease your sick days dramatically, as well as the amount of hours you might have spent ridding your home of mould and mildew. Radiant central heating is the perfect heating solution that the team at Maxey highly recommend, and we’ve got a few persuasive points that’ll have you wanting your home heated centrally ASAP! Are you a homeowner who needs to learn about maintaining your plumbing system? If so, it’s important that you learn how to do so effectively without trying practices that may damage your system or your pipes. Here are five myths about home plumbing you’ll want to avoid.
Continuing on from last month's blog, we’re going to tackle a few things that present themselves as toilet and drain troubles: how to prevent them, and just how much of an issue can they become? You’d be surprised by some of the objects that can cause problems for your pipework, but the best way to prevent is to preempt. Without further adieu, let’s get stuck in!
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