Plumbing Education Blog

Plumbing emergencies in Melbourne often happen at the most inconvenient time, but what can you do to prevent needing to call an emergency plumber and save yourself some money? In this blog we share 8 handy tips to get you started with your own plumbing maintenance and prevent the need for an emergency plumber. The …

If saving money during the uncertain times of COVID-19 appeals to you and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, then we’ve put together a ‘Home Plumbing Tool Kit’. These are the same tools you’ll find in every plumber’s toolbox. By keeping these essential tools in your toolbelt, you’ll be able to complete your DIY …

I’m sure after searching google for a Plumber in Essendon you’ve seen the words Honesty, Integrity & Trust many times over, and after looking at half a dozen websites it all starts to mould into one and feel like they’re just words with no meaning. This blog is here to help you find and choose …

Natural Gas doesn’t have a smell so it’s a good that Utility providers add Mercaptan to the gas. This chemical, when mixed with natural gas, makes it smell a lot like sulphur (or rotten eggs), making it easier to detect when you have a gas leak in your Melbourne home. You may sometimes hear a …

So, you’ve decided now you have the time to start the DIY bathroom renovation you’ve been planning to do for years. You are concerned about having tradespeople in your home, so what is it you should be looking for from a Plumbing Company when renovating your bathroom during the Coronavirus pandemic? The message from Essendon …

The Installation of a hot water system to your home (gas or electrical) needs to be designed to produce a constant and reliable supply of hot water to all outlets. There are many details that need to be considered during the design phase and your local licensed Master Plumber should be able to advice you …

Summer is gone and Autumn will soon be leaving us as we start to rug up for the winter months ahead with jumpers, jackets and beanies. Living in Melbourne means we’re often exposed to four seasons in one day, everything from cold icy mornings to sunny afternoons and wet and windy evenings are all part …

How annoying is it when you go to flush the toilet and it won’t flush? If you’re having guests over, not only is it embarrassing, but it can also be a health concern. At Essendon Plumbing Services, we specialise in general plumbing maintenance and emergency toilet problems. We operate 24/7, 365 days of the year …

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? …