🚰 Regularly checking pipes and taps can help detect leaks, rust, or water pressure issues before they cause major problems.

🔎 What to Look For:

• ✔ Dripping taps or running toilets – Even a small leak can waste thousands of litres of water annually.
• ✔ Rust or corrosion on exposed pipes – This could indicate pipe weakening, increasing the risk of a burst.
• ✔ Unusual noises in pipes – Banging, clanking, or whistling sounds could signal air pockets, high pressure, or loose components.
• ✔ Slow leaks under sinks and behind appliances – Even small drips can cause mould growth and water damage.

💡 DIY Tip: Place a dry towel under sinks and around pipes for 24 hours—if it’s damp afterward, you may have a hidden leak.

🔥 A failing water heater can lead to leaks, inefficient heating, and even burst tanks. Prevent water heater emergencies by scheduling an annual check-up.

🔎 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Maintenance:

• ✔ Fluctuating water temperature – This could indicate sediment buildup or a failing heating element.
• ✔ Strange noises (popping or banging sounds) – Often caused by mineral deposits in the tank.
• ✔ Leaking around the base – May indicate tank failure or pressure valve issues.
• ✔ Rusty or discoloured water – A sign of internal corrosion.

💡 Pro Tip: Flushing your hot water system once a year removes sediment buildup, improving efficiency and lifespan.

📞 Call Pinnacle Plumbing for professional water heater servicing!

❄ Cold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and burst, leading to major damage.

🛠 How to Prevent Frozen Pipes:

• ✔ Wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation.
  ✔ Keep your home heated above 12°C during cold months.
  ✔ Let faucets drip slightly on freezing nights to keep water moving.
  ✔ Shut off and drain outdoor taps before winter.

🚨 A frozen pipe can burst when thawing—causing major flooding! If you suspect frozen pipes, call Pinnacle Plumbing for immediate assistance.

🚰 Old pipes and fixtures can corrode, leak, or fail over time, leading to water damage and expensive repairs.

🔧 Signs You Need an Upgrade:

• ✔ Your home has old galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes.
  ✔ Recurring leaks or pipe bursts.
  ✔ Outdated water-inefficient taps and toilets.

💡 Modern plumbing fixtures (like low-flow toilets and taps) reduce water waste and prevent leaks, saving you money in the long run.

📞 Need plumbing upgrades? Call Pinnacle Plumbing for expert installation!