Plumbing Blog
How to Avoid Blocked Storm Water Drains
What is a Storm Water Drain? Storm water drains are designed and engineered to handle heavy rain but when your storm system is compromised it can cause serious and expensive damage to your home. Putting off cleaning out your storm water drains could be a very expensive decision if unexpected storms and heavy rain were …
Read More The Importance of Regular Gutter Cleaning
Why Should I have my Gutter and Downpipes Cleaned? With spring rain around the corner, there has never been a better time to get your gutters cleaned in Melbourne. The prevention of green matter, leaves, moss, tennis balls and debris entering your downpipes or storm water system is critical in allowing your storm water system …
Read More 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 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 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 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 10 Plumbing Tools Every Household Should Have
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 …
Read More What to Look for when Choosing the Right Plumber
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 …
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