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Plumbing issues around the home are inevitable from time to time. When it’s a minor problem, you may be able to fix it yourself, but for larger and more complex issues you’ll need a professional plumber.

In this blog we share the top 7 plumbing issues that need to be fixed by a professional plumber to ensure the safety of you and your household.

The Top 7 Plumbing Issues that Require a Professional Plumber:

 

1. Water is leaking from the ceiling

If there are any electrical appliances nearby, turn the electricity off at the main switch. Then turn shut off the water to your home. If you are not sure how to do this, read our blog: Step-By-Step Guide to Turn Off the Water to My Home.

Once the water has been isolated, contact us to have a plumbing technician promptly sent to your home.

2. Carbon monoxide - from gas appliances

Carbon monoxide, also known as the silent killer, can pose a serious threat in some instances and is yet another reason to have your gas appliances inspected every 2 years by a professional plumber.

Read our blog to learn more about Why Carbon Monoxide testing is a real life saver. If you need gas appliance, such as a heater, inspected our master plumbers will be able to help keep your home safe.

3. Blocked Sink or Basin

A blocked kitchen sink or bathroom basin can be very inconvenient and annoying. Generally, the problem is found in the waste pipe between the trap and the main drainpipe.

If the blockage isn’t too complex, then running hot water and plunging can successfully unblock it. If this doesn’t work your drain will need to be cleaned using an electric drain cleaning snake. Contact us to unblock any stubborn blocked pipes.

4. Blocked Toilet

This is one of the most common plumbing issues. You can try using a quality plunger first to see if you can unblock it yourself.

If this doesn’t work, a sewer machine or a pressure jet may be required to unblock the drain followed by a CCTV inspection to identify any underlying issues with your drainage pipework. Our expert plumbers are available 24/7 to unblock your toilet.

5. Running Toilet

Toilets have an outlet valve that allows water to pass from the cistern to the pan/bowl when flushed. If a toilet outlet valve is faulty/no longer working properly, or the rubber has deteriorated and isn’t sealing on the seat then it will cause water to continually flow, giving you a large water bill.

You can buy a new outlet valve rubber kit and try install it yourself but there are several makes and models. We suggest calling a professional plumber to service your entire toilet cistern and make any necessary adjustments. Contact us for a fast response within the hour.

6. Leaking Pipes

There is generally a reason why a pipe has burst or is leaking. Repair clamps and repair fittings will provide a temporary fix once you’ve located the burst, but they are not a long-term solution.

For peace of mind, contact a plumbing professional to solve the problem for the long term, so the leak doesn’t reoccur.

7. Tree Roots

Tree roots can get inside your drains via pipework joints or damaged and broken pipework. Once inside they will thrive in the damp and dark environment causing your drains to block and overflow.

If tree roots are not removed, they will cause major damage to your drainage system. You will need the help of a professional who has all the equipment required to successfully remove tree roots from your drain. Contact us to unblock your drain and provide a full drainage inspection report.

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Call us at Essendon Plumbing Services 24/7, 365 days a year on 1300 193 298 or book online.

Scheduled and preventative maintenance is the best line of defence when it comes to limiting the number of plumbing problems on your commercial property. Completely eliminating the possibility of a plumbing problem is near impossible, but routinely carrying out preventative maintenance will reduce the frequency.

Over time, small plumbing problems will become large and expensive plumbing problems if they are left. So, it’s best to have these fixed as soon as possible by your local licensed plumber who will be able to fix your plumbing in a safe and cost-effective way, preventing any further damage.

In this blog, we share the 5 most common commercial plumbing jobs we see and how you can prevent them.

1. Blocked & Clogged Drains

Clogged drains in a commercial setting can be far more problematic than in a residential environment. Generally, a commercial building will have multiple staff and a higher demand for free-flowing drains. Blocked and overflowing drains are also a health concern, so having your drains cleared as fast as possible is a must to keep your business running smoothly.

Food court drains in shopping centres and malls are another common problem when we talk about clogged drains. We see fats solidifying in drains causing fatbergs, dishcloths being washed down drains and food scraps that should be placed in waste disposal bins being forced down drains.

Avoiding clogged drains in some commercial settings is near impossible, however by maintaining good cleaning processes and regular routine maintenance will minimise downtime to your business.

How to Prevent a Clogged Drain:

Routinely flushing drains with the use of a high-pressure water jet and carrying out CCTV drainage inspections will identify any potential problems down the track and allow you to rectify the fault before it becomes a plumbing emergency.

2. Leaking Roofs

Water dripping from the ceiling is not something anyone wants; it can not only cause significant damage to your property, but it can also cause a significant amount of downtime to your business.

Roof and Gutter inspections are fast, cheap and an effective strategy in preventing roof leaks. A professional licensed plumber will be able to identify any potential roof leak spots by completing a visual roof inspection.

How to Prevent a Leaking Roof:

Having an expert plumber complete a comprehensive roof inspection will enable you to be on the front foot if they find the following:

• Rusted gutters
• Corroded metal flashing
• Corroded roof sheets
• Sealants that have failed due to UV exposure
• Leaking roof penetrations
• Blocked downpipes

Regular roof maintenance by a qualified roof plumber will prevent unnecessary plumbing emergencies and extend the life of your assets.

3. Running Toilets

One of the most frequently used plumbing fixtures in any commercial premises is the toilet, so it goes without saying it’s one of the most common fixtures needing attention. Water continually running into the bowl of a toilet is a considerable waste of water, imagine how much water is wasted when you have multiple toilets leaking on a commercial premises.

Identifying you have a leaking toilet and having it fixed ASAP will prevent wasting this precious resource.

How to Prevent a Running Toilet:

There are multiple reasons your toilet could be leaking:

• A faulty or failed inlet valve
• A leaking outlet or
• A leaking flapper valve
• A cracked or damaged cistern

These are all easily fixed, and a licensed master plumber will be able to quickly identify the reason your toilet is leaking and replace any parts needed to stop the toilet running.

4. Burst and Leaking Fire Services

Fire services on commercial premises are essential services and must be maintained to meet Australian Standards. Fire hydrant and hose reel systems are serviced and maintained by qualified licensed plumbers. A burst fire services supply pipe not only affects the operation of your fire hydrant and hose reel system, but it may also leave your asset uninsured, and your employees or tenants at risk should there be a need to use it.

How to Prevent a Burst or Leaking Fire Service:

A fast 24/7 emergency response is what you want from your expert plumber when the fire system leaks at your premises.

Essendon Plumbing Services guarantees a 1hr response time for all plumbing emergencies. We specialise in commercial hydrant and hose reel system installations and repairs and have a 30 + year track record of providing fast, responsive, and cost-effective fire service solutions.

5. No Hot Water

Hot water systems usually fail at the most inconvenient of times, and a quick response is the key to a positive outcome. As soon as you realise you have no hot water, it’s best to pick up the phone and call your hot water Plumbing professional.

How to Prevent No Hot Water:

Essendon Plumbing Services has the knowledge and expertise to not only diagnose the fault, but to provide sound expert solutions fast.

We are commercial hot water service specialists, no matter if you have a:

• Continuous Flow System
• Solar or Heat Pump System
• Gas System
• Electric System

Looking for an Experienced Commercial Plumber?

Essendon Plumbing Services have been trusted by businesses across Melbourne for more than 33 years. We have all the required qualifications, licenses, and insurances so you’re in safe hands.

Call us on 1300 231 976 or book online.

Finding the best plumber in Melbourne to quickly locate and repair water leaks will prevent major damage to your home and save you money in repair bills.

If you think you have a water leak you need to act quickly to locate the source of the leak. An expert local plumber in water leaks will be able to locate and repair your leak before it causes considerable damage to your home or business.

The first step when you have a Water Leak

1. When you have a water leak your first step is to turn off your water supply to your home. See our blog to learn how to do this.
2. The second step is to call your local plumber, they will have a plumbing professional out to your property within the hour.

Dripping toilets and leaking taps may seem like a small plumbing problem at the time but the damage they can cause can amount to expensive repairs.

Essendon Plumbing Services suggests if you’re not a confident DIYer then you should contact an experienced plumber who will quickly locate and repair your water leak before irreparable damage is done to your home.

The Most Common Water Leaks

1. Fixtures and Tapware

Toilets, basins, baths, and showers are all common household plumbing fixtures. They all have tapware that supplies water to the fixture, and they all utilise a drainage system to remove wastewater from the fixture.

Plumbing pipework is used to both supply water and remove water from the fixture and this is where common leaks occur.

Here are some common causes of leaking plumbing fixtures:

• Old and corroded pipework
• Blocked pipes
• Incorrect installations
• Split washers
• High water pressure
• Split or broken pipes

These leaks can cause serious damage to the walls, floors, cabinetry, footings, and foundations of your home and cause your property to move cracking brickwork and plaster.

There can also be a serious risk of electrocution or fire if water is left dripping onto electrical wires, fittings, or appliances, which is why a fast response to water leaks is critical.

Tap washers and dripping taps are an easy repair that any confident DIYer can legally do but remember to always turn off the water at the meter before you start.

Note: Some older taps can be hard to remove, so if this is the case, we suggest calling an experienced licensed plumber to prevent causing further damage.

2. Drains

Your home sewer and storm water system are either suspended below ground or both. Old pipes like earthenware and cast iron are prone to cracking and rusting over time. Ground movement and tree roots are a common cause of broken and cracked earthenware sewer and storm water pipes.

Once the drains are cracked water starts to seep into the ground causing movement and allowing tree roots to enter the drain. Once inside, the pipe tree roots thrive in the moist environment quickly growing and causing your pipes to clog.

There are many different signs your drains might be starting to block such as:

• The toilet starting to gurgle
• The kitchen sink draining slowly
• The shower draining slowly
• The basin draining slowly
• Unexpected wet patches in the lawn or paved areas outside your home that are normally dry.

An overflowing sewer is a health risk and needs to be dealt with by an experienced licensed plumber as soon as you notice one of the above signs.

Leaking drains can also cause structural damage to your home by changing the moisture content of the surrounding soil causing ground movement effecting footings and foundations and causing walls to crack.

Call Essendon Plumbing Services for a quick 1hr response time for all your plumbing emergencies.