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When It Comes To Plumbing, Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Is your plumbing aging – or aged? Then it’s just a matter of time before you’ll be saddled with burst pipes, blocked drains, leaking taps or toilets. Don’t wait for an emergency. Be proactive. It’ll cost you less. Check your owner’s manual for the expected life span...
Top 5 tips to prevent storm water drain problems
The storm season is coming to an end. We have had plenty of emergency calls from people with overflowing stormwater drains through the season which could have easily been prevented. A few simple tips can help avoid stormwater overflows and relieve the pressure your...
7 common problems to look out for with your hot water system
Winter is upon us and it is quite a common time for the trusty old hot water unit to stop working. A few common problems with hot water units both gas and electric to keep an eye out for. The hot water unit tank is leaking Water is flowing from tap/mixer, but the...
How to Prevent Water Damage While on Holidays
So, you have FINALLY booked that well deserved holiday for you and your family! As we all know, something always gets forgotten before you rush out the door. You know that feeling when you aren’t sure if you have turned the stove or the iron off when you have left the...
Tips to Save Water at Home
CUT DOWN ON HOT WATER One of the simplest yet most overlooked strategies to reduce water usage. Since water heating is one of the largest energy expenses in the average household, using warm water rather than boiling water for stuff like showering and doing the dishes...
Things to Consider when Renovating your Bathroom
Whether you are doing an entire bathroom renovation, or just making a few small changes to freshen up the bathroom – We’ve compiled some important factors for you to consider before you go gung-ho with a sledgehammer. o It’s all about the design! Remember “function...
Avoiding a Blocked Kitchen Sink
Most people call a plumber when they have a blocked kitchen sink, but the problem can be resolved before it gets to that point. We all have a list of things we normally do like servicing our cars, air conditioners, but having your drains cleaned rarely makes that...
3 Reasons you Should Fix your Leaking Taps
We know, life is busy and it is easy to keep saying “I’ll get around to having them repaired”. But did you know leaking taps are potentially dangerous? Here are 3 reasons you should really get around to fixing leaking taps: 1. Health Hazards It’s not so much the...
What is water hammer?
Water hammer can be caused by a variety of issues and can really only be solved by a process of elimination. It’s important to also remember that sometimes there can be no resolution. There a few steps below which may help in determining what the cause is and remedies...
What to do in a plumbing emergency
WHERE THERE IS PLUMBING THERE WILL ALWAYS BE PLUMBING ISSUES. Whilst there is never a good time for plumbing issues to occur, the last thing you want is an emergency call out when it could have been prevented. If a plumbing emergency was to occur, isolating the water...