Plumbing Blog
What is a TPR Valve?
Did you know a TPR Valve prevents damage to your Hot Water System? Learn where to find it and how to check if it needs replacing.
Read More How to Replace a Sacrificial Anode in your Hot Water System
Did you know a sacrificial anode is used to corrode instead of your hot water system? Learn how this extends the life of your hot water system.
Read More What to Do if My Tap Water is Brown
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.
Read More How we Support the Smith Family
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, …
Read More How To Replace a Tap Washer?
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 …
Read More How to Choose an Expert Melbourne Plumber?
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 …
Read More What to Do in a Hot Water Emergency
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 …
Read More The Best DIY Plumbing Tools to Buy at Bunnings
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 …
Read More What to Do if My Toilet Keeps Running
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 …
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