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How to Choose the right Gas Hot Water System for Your Home
How good does jumping into a hot shower feel after a long day at work or an evening after kid’s winter sport? So, how would you feel to turn on the hot tap and only freezing cold water came out how would you feel then? The feeling of joy would quickly turn to disappointment when …
Read More Case Study – Blocked and Broken Drain in Essendon
Occasionally we get confronted with sewer blockages that just can’t be unclogged. Our expert plumbers recently faced this situation at a home in Essendon where there had been a previous history of the property boundary trap clogging up and blocking the sewer pipes to the home. Previous CCTV footage of the drain showed that the …
Read More Why Carbon Monoxide Testing Is A Real Life Saver
We’re now in the depths of a Melbourne winter and most of us have our heating systems running more often than not, so its imperative you take into account the risks associated with incorrectly installed and maintained appliances as carbon monoxide poisoning poses a very real risk to a person’s life. Carbon monoxide, CO, is …
Read More Case Study – Hot Water Plumbing in Avondale Heights
Our expert hot water team had a call from a customer in Avondale Heights regarding having no hot water. Their existing Rheem 135 litre external hot water service had passed its use by date and a replacement unit was necessary. The Solution Our experienced hot water plumber provided the owners with various options for a …
Read More Is a Tempering Valve Important on My Hot Water System?
Temperature storage and delivery To protect against the growth of Legionella bacteria, it is a legal requirement that any stored heated water be kept at a minimum temperature of 60°C. To prevent scalding, the delivery temperature of water for personal hygiene purposes, primarily bathroom taps, is legally required not to exceed: 45°C – For early …
Read More Why We are Melbourne’s Leading COVID SAFE Plumber
Essendon Plumbing Services has been a leader in its approach to operating in the new COVID world and has been proactive its approach to “Business as Unusual”. We are a member of both the Master Plumbers and Master Builders Association of Victoria. Both these associations provide us with regular COVID-19 updates on any changes to …
Read More Case Study – Hot Water System Replacement in Essendon
We had a recent call from a return customer who was having problems with his existing hot water system and needed it to be looked that same day. He advised the hot water tank was approx. 18 years old so we suspected it may have passed its used by date. The job was scheduled for …
Read More 8 Plumbing Maintenance Tips that will Save you Money
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 …
Read More Case Study – Fixing a Burst Pipe in Niddrie
We received a call out to a burst pipe in Niddrie. Our office was advised the owner had already turned the water to her home off and there was nobody at the residence who had had a COVID-19 test or anyone with any flu like symptoms. So, our admin team dispatched one of our expert …
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