Plumbing Education Blog

Hot water systems can be expensive, so if you can make yours last, you should do it. The truth is, with a little maintenance, you can extend the life of your water heater. We use hot water every day for showering, bathing, washing dishes and sanitising dirty clothes, but how often do you think of …

You use your internal plumbing fixtures every day, and your whole routine would be thrown off without them. So, why don’t we pay more attention to them? It’s likely because no homeowner really enjoys plumbing maintenance, but it’s a necessary evil. It sure beats the alternative anyway. The alternative being: blocked sinks, blocked toilets, or …

Pipes are the biggest part of your plumbing system. They’re responsible for carrying water to and from all of your fixtures. So, if they block it can lead to significant headaches and expensive call-out fees for repairs. The best thing you can do to avoid this is to take the time to implement preventative measures. …

Blocked drain pipes are a common issue in residential households and commercial properties alike. While some can be cleared quickly with simple DIY methods, others may be caused by a more serious problem in pipes requiring a professional plumber’s attention. In this blog, we’ll help you decipher between the two, so you will be able …

A slow-draining sink can present as a minor inconvenience that just makes your daily tasks take a little longer. But over time this minor inconvenience can quickly turn into a significant plumbing problem as a partial blockage becomes a full blockage. Today, we’ll provide you with some tips and tricks to help you tackle slow-draining …

Blocked toilets are inconvenient, and messy and can cause major issues for your home. Toilets are one of our most important and heavily used plumbing fixtures, so when they block it can be a massive problem, especially if you only have one in your household. Quick actions can help minimise the disruptions and save you …

A blocked sink is an inconvenience many homeowners will have dealt with at least once, or if not, will likely face at some point in the future. Sink blockages are one of the more common plumbing issues that homeowners face, but they can also be damaging if not handled quickly and correctly. Minor or partial …

A blocked or slow-draining sink can disrupt your daily routine and cause unnecessary stress. But, if you know how to troubleshoot the issue and clear it quickly, it doesn’t have to be long-lasting and hazardous.  At Essendon Plumbing Services, we know all too well the frustrations and hazards of blocked sinks, and so we want …

While blocked toilets are undoubtedly a source of stress and inconvenience, it’s hard to know whether they actually qualify as an emergency. If you have more than one toilet and can put off using the one that’s blocked, you may be tempted to wait until a more convenient time to deal with it. However, sometimes …