Why does hot water take so long?
When you’re waiting for the hot water, all the cooled off water sitting in the pipes has to flow out before the hot water reaches the shower or faucet. The wider the pipes, the longer it takes for hot water to get to your shower faucet. Wider pipes require more water per inch, which slows delivery.
Are there hot water issues in New Toronto condos?
Tenants in new Toronto condo say they were told not to expect hot water all the time Residents of Etobicoke’s Eau Du Soleil condos along Lake Shore Boulevard say they have spent much of the past year plagued with issues including being told that they shouldn’t always expect hot water during peak hours.
Where does the water come from in a condo?
The potable water pipes are pressurized and carry clean water from the city’s municipal water system to your water-using fixtures, including sinks, washers, dishwashers, showers, toilets and bathtubs. The drainage system funnels wastewater from your water-using appliances into the sewer pipe and onto the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
How long does it take for water damage from an upstairs condo to show up?
It can happen while you’re at work or after you’ve gone to bed. You might be cooking in the kitchen when you notice something very wrong. Water damage from the upstairs condo can take several days to show up, or it can drip down the walls in just a matter of minutes. Are you wondering, “How do I deal with water damage from the condo above me?”
How many apartments are affected by cold water?
Only these 10 apartments were affected, and it was only the bathrooms. Most smaller buildings, the cold water is typically higher pressure, but this is opposite due to gravity (boiler room is on roof). After going through all 10 apartments vigorously, we isolated it down to one apartment.
How old is the water heater in a condo?
Each building has a basement, and each condo has its own Hot Water Heater in the common basement room, along with the 4 individual Hot Air GAS Furnace. Some hot water heaters have already been replaced, as the condos are 14 years old. Your comments please.
The potable water pipes are pressurized and carry clean water from the city’s municipal water system to your water-using fixtures, including sinks, washers, dishwashers, showers, toilets and bathtubs. The drainage system funnels wastewater from your water-using appliances into the sewer pipe and onto the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
How long does it take to drain water in a condo?
And here is the painful kicker to all of this: shutting off the water isn’t as simple as just shutting off the water like it is for a single-family home. The water may take a while to drain from the system. It could take 20 minutes, it could take an hour or more. More units = longer time to drain.
When do I need to shut off water in my condo?
Woman learns that replacing the shut-off values requires shutting off the water main for 8 units. HOA gives permission after checking plumber’s license, notifies residents of 4-hours for a water-off maintenance window. Maintenance man shuts off main valve at designated time.
