Plumbing Blog

Family over for Christmas lunch and your toilet has clogged? Jump in the shower to find there’s NO hot water? Wake up in the night to the sound of water dripping in your bedroom? The above are all examples of a plumbing emergency. These mean you have a problem that needs to be fixed urgently, …

The benefits of knowing how to shut your water supply off may only be realised when you’re confronted with a plumbing emergency like a burst water pipe or broken tap. The quicker you can turn the mains water supply off; the less damage will be caused to your home. What is the mains water supply? …

Does your shower drain block and water builds up on the shower floor? If this is the case, chances are your sewer drain is partially or completely clogged, but if you act quickly and get to the blockage in its early stages you may be able to save yourself some dollars by trying these three …

A Master Plumber is a plumber or organisation that is a member of the Master Plumbers Association, where they must adhere to a strict code of ethics. This Association ensures all members are qualified and meet a number of practice and trade standards. It’s like having a black belt in plumbing. Who is the Master …

When searching for a Plumber in Melbourne one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether you use fixed price plumbing or hourly rate plumbing. The current trend in residential plumbing maintenance is the method of fixed rate plumbing, so we wanted to look deeper into the reported benefits and explain how the …

Essendon Plumbing Services has been repairing burst water pipes across Melbourne for over 30 years, so we’ve come to know the most common types and the best way to fix them. Burst water pipes can cause serious damage to your home if left unnoticed or untreated. The cost of repairing a burst pipe will vary …

We understand that no one likes to call a plumber, especially when you go to run a hot bath after a big day and your hot water is cold or you come home to find water dripping from the ceiling and a puddle on your lounge room floor. So, how do you decide which plumber …

When you turn on your hot tap and there’s nothing but cold water, it doesn’t always mean you need to replace your hot water system. Often servicing your hot water heater and replacing any failed parts will be enough to get you bathing in hot water again. There are several key components to a hot …

Most people will go for the ‘Drano’ or other drain cleaning products but what do you do if it fails to unclog your drain? If you have a minor clog, then why not try one of our DIY tips to fix a blocked sink. These handy tips will be as effective as chemically based drain …