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How do you sift your way through the hundreds of Melbourne Plumbers that came up on your google search, all claiming to be expert plumbers in Melbourne? Below we share two key tips to help you make the correct decision the first time. 1. Pick Up the Phone and Call Whilst reading testimonials, reviews and …

Most of us have experienced a plumbing emergency in our Melbourne homes, blocked toilets, leaking roof, blocked drains or burst water pipes are all examples of plumbing emergencies. Some you can attempt to do a DIY repair and others need a professional licensed Master Plumber. A burst hot water system is definitely one you need …

If you have some DIY plumbing jobs to do around your home during stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne, then here’s a list of the best Plumbing tools you can click and collect from Bunnings Warehouse. This will ensure your job goes smoothly and you don’t cause more damage than when you started. These are some …

Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? Your toilet could possibly be the most important plumbing fixture in your Melbourne home. Like most plumbing problems, if you act quickly after noticing it continues to run then you limit the chances of being left without a toilet. A toilet left to run will also leave you with …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …