Plumbing Education Blog

We would have all noticed that purchasing toilet paper is near impossible at the moment due to many Australians panic buying large quantities of toilet paper, leaving others (including the elderly) to consider alternatives. Note: Australian manufacturers of toilet paper have said there is no shortage of supply. What not to flush down my toilet? …

Have you received a water bill much higher than usual? There are certain times of the year when your water bill will fluctuate greatly and the most important thing to check (before panicking and calling your plumber) is if your monthly usage for the same month the previous year was similar. If it is, then …

Family over for Christmas lunch and your toilet has clogged? Jump in the shower to find there’s NO hot water? Wake up in the night to the sound of water dripping in your bedroom? The above are all examples of a plumbing emergency. These mean you have a problem that needs to be fixed urgently, …

A Master Plumber is a plumber or organisation that is a member of the Master Plumbers Association, where they must adhere to a strict code of ethics. This Association ensures all members are qualified and meet a number of practice and trade standards. It’s like having a black belt in plumbing. Who is the Master …

When searching for a Plumber in Melbourne one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether you use fixed price plumbing or hourly rate plumbing. The current trend in residential plumbing maintenance is the method of fixed rate plumbing, so we wanted to look deeper into the reported benefits and explain how the …

Essendon Plumbing Services has been repairing burst water pipes across Melbourne for over 30 years, so we’ve come to know the most common types and the best way to fix them. Burst water pipes can cause serious damage to your home if left unnoticed or untreated. The cost of repairing a burst pipe will vary …

We understand that no one likes to call a plumber, especially when you go to run a hot bath after a big day and your hot water is cold or you come home to find water dripping from the ceiling and a puddle on your lounge room floor. So, how do you decide which plumber …

When you turn on your hot tap and there’s nothing but cold water, it doesn’t always mean you need to replace your hot water system. Often servicing your hot water heater and replacing any failed parts will be enough to get you bathing in hot water again. There are several key components to a hot …

Did you know that waiting too long to replace your hot water system can be costly? Continually servicing your current hot water system can quickly add up and exceed the cost of buying a new and more efficient one. Depending on the make and model of your existing water heater and if it’s 6-12 years …