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Clear guides to plumbing in your Finnish home
What jobs cost, how the household tax credit (kotitalousvähennys) works, what to tell your housing company (taloyhtiö) and what to do when water leaks – practical and jargon-free.
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Moving a washing machine: transport bolts, disconnection and connection
Transport bolts, drained hoses and the right position in the van – how your washing machine, dishwasher and fridge survive the move and work at the new home. Read the article -
Moving checklist for Finland: water, appliances and pipes
Change of address and removal help in good time, appliances disconnected and reconnected, the water meter reading saved – so water and appliances are not forgotten. Read the article -
Floor drain or sewer smell in the bathroom? How to clean the drain
A sewer smell in a Finnish bathroom usually comes from a dried-out or dirty floor drain. How to clean the drain yourself, and when the smell is a job for someone else. Read the article -
Blocked sink or drain: how to unblock it yourself
Most blocked sinks can be cleared without chemicals. How to clean the water trap, use a plunger properly and tell when the blockage is in the building's drains. Read the article -
Leaking toilet: find the cause and fix it
Water running into the bowl or leaking onto the floor? How to tell which problem you have, what to fix yourself and when a new toilet makes more sense. Read the article -
Leaking or dripping tap: repair or replace?
A dripping spout, a leak under the sink or a shower mixer that won't hold its temperature: the usual causes, what to check yourself and when a new tap is the better choice. Read the article -
Replacing the water pipes in a detached house: when, how and what affects the cost
Brown water, pinhole leaks or weak pressure? When to replace the water pipes in your house in Finland, what the job includes, how long it takes and what drives the cost. Read the article -
Toilet replacement cost in Finland: what the price includes
A fixed price for replacing a floor-standing toilet, what the job includes, what can add to the cost and what to check before you buy the new toilet. Read the article -
Household tax credit for plumbing work in Finland (2026)
35% of the labour cost, a €150 threshold and a €1,600 cap: how the Finnish household tax credit works for plumbing work, with worked examples. Read the article -
Dishwasher installation in Finland: leak tray, detector and insurance
A leak tray, the right valve and a properly fitted drain hose: what a safe dishwasher installation looks like in Finland and why your home insurer cares. Read the article -
Renovation notice to your housing company for plumbing work
Own a flat in Finland? Before some plumbing jobs you must notify your housing company in writing. Here is how the system works and what to include. Read the article -
Water leak at home: what to do first
Shut off the water, make the area safe, limit the damage and tell the right people. What to do in the first minutes of a water leak, and how to spot hidden leaks. Read the article -
How to bleed a radiator: a step-by-step guide for Finnish homes
Gurgling and a radiator that stays cold at the top usually mean trapped air. How to bleed a radiator, and what to check when that doesn't solve the problem. Read the article
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