Toilet keeps running? Usually a worn seal in the cistern. How to spot a silent leak, what it costs you (up to €386 a year) and how a wall toilet is fixed.
Water under your floor after heavy rain? Learn whether it's groundwater or a leaking pipe, what to do first, and when you need a 24/7 pump-out.
Bathroom smells like sewer? Usually a dry drain seal, but a smell after rain or gurgling points to a venting problem. How to tell which, and the fix.
Plumber in Amstelveen? Many homes run on district heating or a WKO heat pump, not a boiler. Who to call, whose drain it is, and the garden pump rule.
Lukewarm boiler water can be riskier than hot. Here's the exact temperature range where Legionella grows — and who's responsible for fixing it in a Dutch rental.
Radiator cold at the top? That's air — a 5-minute fix. Cold at the bottom isn't, and bleeding won't help. The right order, plus the pressure rule for Amsterdam flats.
Water coming through your ceiling in a Dutch apartment? Usually the source pays — but only once it's proven. Here's what decides it, and the first hour that counts.
Amsterdam's old buildings cause plumbing problems you won't find elsewhere. An English-speaking plumber explains what goes wrong, who pays, and when to call.
No hot water and a warning light on your boiler? Low pressure is usually the cause — and often a 5-minute fix. Here's how to top up your CV ketel safely.
A hidden leak can run for months before you notice. Here are the warning signs every household should know and what to do the moment you spot one. Call a plumber!
