Plumbing Blog

Imagine grabbing a glass of water from your kitchen tap only to find it’s brown! In this blog we share what to do if your tap water is brown.

Essendon Plumbing Services has been providing expert Plumbing solutions across Melbourne for more than 30 years and throughout this period we have stuck to our commitment to give back to the community and recognise that good will is worth far more than monetary gain. In 2018 Essendon Plumbing Services, in consultation with all team members, …

The majority of leaking or dripping taps are caused by split or worn washers and the most common type of leaking washer is called a ‘jumper valve washer’. Jumper valve washers are found in the majority of basin taps, shower taps, garden taps, laundry taps and older style kitchen tapware. Note that tapware that is …

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 …

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 …