Plumbing Blog

Leaks of any kind can be highly disruptive and damaging to your property if not managed, but this is especially true for leaks in your roof and gutters. While they may seem like they’re not a problem when they’re just a slow or intermittent drip, a small drip can quickly turn into a large problem …

Here in Melbourne sustainability and making environmentally-friendly decisions are often at the forefront of our minds. One thing you can do to improve your ecological footprint is to install a water tank. At Essendon Plumbing Services, we are passionate about helping our customers improve their water usage and help protect our beautiful environment. To do …

Like any aspect of your business, it’s important to maintain your plumbing. While it may seem like something you can set and forget, this unfortunately is not the case. An improperly or unmaintained plumbing system is more likely to deteriorate and cause issues or even plumbing emergencies that can significantly impact your business. To avoid …

Unfortunately, plumbing disasters can occur at any time without any warning, so it’s important to make plans for when they strike. The last thing you want is to be scrambling around in the early hours of the morning for a plunger or to find the number of a local plumber while your bathroom is flooding. …

Many of us rely on hot showers at the start of the day to wake up or at the end of the day to wind down, so the last thing you want is to be shocked with cold water instead! But unfortunately, this can and does happen to many homeowners and families across Victoria every …

Your hot water system is likely the furthest thing from your mind when it is working well, but if you find yourself having a regular cold shower or are planning to reduce your energy costs and upgrade to a more efficient system, the good news is there are many hot water systems available to choose …

We use our toilets multiple times a day, so it’s vital that we keep them working, but what happens when they inevitably spring a leak or refuse to flush? It’s important to stay calm and analyse the situation. Try to figure out what the problem is and what is causing it, and then if possible, …

When was the last time you checked or had a professional inspect your plumbing system? If the answer is more than a year or two ago, then it’s been way too long! Regular plumbing inspections are essential for keeping your plumbing system in good condition and functioning as it should. Without regular inspections, you won’t …

Did you know your plumbing can create an uncomfortable and even unsafe environment for you and your family if it’s neglected? All too often we take our plumbing for granted-at least until something goes wrong. And things do go wrong! An unmaintained plumbing system can cause significant water damage, require costly repairs and even create …