Top Tips for Clearing Blocked Drains in Melbourne
03/05/2021One of the most common and infuriating problems one encounters in the home is a blocked drain. If not dealt with right away, it can cause water leaks and damage your home and property. Blocked drain signs Foul smell Overflowing pipes Gurgling sounds Slow drainage Common causes of blocked drains Tree roots Toiletries Cooking oil […]
Read moreCarbon Monoxide Frequently Asked Questions
12/03/2021What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide, also known as CO is a colourless and odourless gas that can kill you. Where do you find CO? Co is present in the fumes emanating from the fuel burnt in trucks and cars, engines that are small, grills, lanterns, stoves, furnaces, or gas ranges. CO can build up […]
Read moreTell-Tale Signs You Must Change Your Hot Water System
11/03/2021You rely on your hot water system much more than you realize. Apart from bathing, you need hot water to cook your meals and house cleaning. A hot water system requires maintenance regularly, but often this is ignored until the day a problem arises with it. Keep an eye on the following 5 signs to […]
Read moreWhich is better- gas hot water system or an electric one?
11/03/2021If you have plans to upgrade the water heater for your house but are unsure as to which is better – a gas system or an electrical one, we have put forth the advantages and disadvantages of both, so that you can make an informed decision. Water heating speed With a gas hot water system, […]
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Drain Unblocking: Tools of the Trade
19/10/2020When you call out a professional plumber to deal with your blocked drain, you may be surprised by the number of options available in their plumbing armoury to deal with the problem successfully. Here we take a look at the pros and cons of five different methods that can be used to clear a blocked […]
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Clearing a Blocked Shower Drain: What do the Professionals do?
19/10/2020A slow draining shower usually indicates a blockage of some sort. Whilst sometimes homeowners can clear a blockage in the short-term using a plunger, to achieve a permanent solution, the services of a professional are often needed. A question that many people have when their shower needs professional attention relates to the options open to […]
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Blocked Drain? 9 Signs it’s Time to Call in a Professional
19/10/2020From tree roots or a burst pipe through to inappropriate materials being flushed down the loo, there are all sorts of reasons why a blocked drain can develop. Read on to discover nine symptoms that may indicate a blockage! Remember that it’s unlikely that the problem will go away on its own. Expert assistance from […]
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Repair or replace? Gas Stove Repair Tips
19/10/2020Any gas cooker has the potential to develop a leak or some other flaw. A key consideration for homeowners is weighing up the cost of repairing a cooker against the cost of purchasing a new replacement, that’s less likely to go wrong. Here we take a look at five factors to think about when making […]
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Can Covid-19 Cause Drainage Problems? The Answer Might Surprise You
17/10/2020Way back at the beginning of the current pandemic, you may remember people panic buying toilet roll. The news was full of grim pictures of empty shelves and uncertainty over supply, prompting a mad scramble to stock up! What does this have to do with blocked drains, you might ask. Unfortunately, whilst some households were […]
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Blocked Drains: are you liable?
16/10/2020Inevitably, if you’re having a blocked drain cleared by a professional plumber, it’s going to cost money. Whilst most people are pretty clear that if there’s a blockage in pipework on their property, they’re going to have to stump up the cash to get it cleared, what is less clear is that sometimes blockages that […]
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Who is Responsible for Fixing a Blocked Drain?
11/09/2020We all know the symptoms of a blocked drain, from an unpleasant odour through to pools of foul water outside and backflow from toilets and sinks, it’s usually pretty clear when a drain has become silted up with some sort of obstruction. What may be less clear is whose responsibility it is to arrange (and […]
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Common Problems that Result in High Water Pressure
11/09/2020Are you struggling to deal with the effects of high water pressure? Although most people are more familiar with the problem of low water pressure (baths taking forever to fill because water only flows from the tap at a trickle, for example), the problem of high water pressure is frequently neglected. Unfortunately, if left untreated, […]
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