Plumbing Education Blog

Recently we attended a house in Mernda who were experiencing a vastly increased water bill than they normally receive. Using a pressure gauge, our expert plumbers tested the water line to the property and found a drop in pressure. This confirmed that a leak was present at the property. Our plumbing team checked all fixtures …

It’s a question we often get asked: ‘What sort of hot water system I should install? Electric or gas?’ The simple answer is its dependant on the hot water demands of your home or business and the services you have available. The advice we give to all our customers is don’t just replace your hot …

Sink drains slowly When you drain your sink does it take longer than usual to flow away or does the water come up in the bowl beside it? Can you hear gurgling from any other fixtures in your home like your dishwasher or laundry sink? If you can then these are signs you may have …

What to do if you suspect you have a burst pipe or leaking pipe: First thing to do if you suspect you have a burst or leaking pipe is to isolate your water supply by turning your mains water supply valve off. This valve is generally located at the water meter supplying your home or …