Home Maintenance Guides for Crete
Practical advice from a certified plumber, electrician and HVAC technician: what you can check yourself, and when it is time to call a professional.
Hard water, salt air, hot summers and houses that stand empty for months: homes in Crete have their own problems. In these guides I share what I see every week, so you can prevent damage, save energy and know what to ask when you call a tradesman.
How to Prepare Your Holiday Home in Crete for Winter
Closing up your house in Crete for the winter? A few hours of preparation now saves you from leaks, damp and nasty surprises in spring.
Read the guideWhat Size Water Heater Do I Need?
Too small and the last shower runs cold, too big and you pay to heat water nobody uses. Here is how I size water heaters for homes and rentals in Crete.
Read the guideWhy Does My Air Conditioner Smell? Causes and Fixes
A musty, sour or burning smell from your A/C is a sign that something needs attention. Here is what each smell usually means and what you can safely do yourself.
Read the guideHard Water and Limescale in Crete: What You Can Do
White crust on taps, a noisy water heater, a shower head that sprays sideways? That is hard water. Here is how to limit the damage in a Cretan home.
Read the guideLow Water Pressure in Your House: Causes and Fixes
A weak shower, a trickle from the kitchen tap or a pump that keeps switching on? Low water pressure almost always has a findable cause. Here is how to track it down.
Read the guideElectricity Keeps Tripping? What to Do
The power cuts out, you reset the switch, and an hour later it trips again. Here is how to find out why, safely, and when to call an electrician.
Read the guideNeed help at your property?
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