Winter Plumbing Problems

Winter is the worst time to be messing around with your plumbing, especially when temperatures drop and you’re having to dig around looking for a burst pipe or fix a half-frozen garden hose. Issues that can be easily rectified in warmer months often cause havoc in cold conditions so save yourself time, money and possible frostbite and ‘winterise’ your plumbing today.

Wrap Up the Garden Hose

If you don’t need the garden hose over winter, it’s best to disconnect, drain, coil and store it until the days get warmer. Trapped water left in garden hoses can freeze and lead to expansion and cause damage to not just the hose, but to connections and taps.

Drain Your Hot Water Unit

Your hot water unit is essentially a huge kettle, boiling water and then letting it sit. The debris and sediment that forms on the lining and bottom of the unit can cause huge damage to the unit itself so the unit, and it’s contents, should be drained at least once, if not twice, a year.

Clean Your Gutters

A necessary evil, cleaning out the gutters will not only prolong the life of your drainage, but it can prevent damage extending to the foundations of your home. Blocked gutters cause excess water to spill over the edge and pool around the base of poles and lower lying areas, creating issues with underlying stability and safety of your home and its surroundings.
Clear your gutters of leaves and debris and keep the water running in the pipe.

Routine maintenance is key, especially to avoid unnecessary water dramatics in the wet months. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas can assist with all your plumbing maintenance needs to protect your pipes all year round.
Call us today on 08 9791 1608.

Heating Your Home Safely with Gas

Coming home to a toasty warm house is one of the best parts about winter. When your gas heater is doing its job and heating your home, it’s easy to forget about its maintenance and safety. The maintenance and safety side of things and just enjoy the warmth, but the condition of your heater is more important than you think.

Gas work by Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Bunbury

Gas heating is widely used in Australia. We heat, cook and refrigerate with it. With gas we are enjoying the conveniences more and more with the supply of natural gas plus technological advances in gas products. However, it is essential to recognise the safety risks associated with not properly maintaining your gas appliances to prevent damage to the unit, explosion or fire in the home or even carbon monoxide poisoning.

Damage to The Unit

Reading and adhering to safety and operating instructions for all gas appliances is essential for efficient running of the unit and to prevent damage to the structure itself and surrounding areas. Incorrect use of the product will more than likely void a warranty and leave you with a costly repair bill (and a cold house!).

Hot Water by Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Bunbury

Explosion or Fire

An obviously highly undesirable outcome from faulty use of gas appliances is the explosion of gas with heat and fire. A small incident can leave you without an appliance, a more significant one can leave you without your house, or with serious injury. Follow all operating and safety instructions on your gas heater to prevent disastrous consequences.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Faulty, un-serviced heaters are the main source of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. An odourless gas that can be fatal if consumed for too long in a closed space, carbon monoxide can leak from gas heater units at any time, despite how old the system may be. All gas heating systems in your home should be serviced and tested for CO spillage at least every two years.

Call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas your trusted professionals on 9791 1608 today to service your gas heating systems and ensure the safety of your home and family.

Please note, gas servicing must be performed by a licence gas fitter.

Regular pruning saves water

Regular pruning

Save water, regularly pruned your plants!

We can’t get enough of gardening especially when the weather is so mild. It’s a rewarding feeling to see your plants grow. As much as we would like to devote most of our time to gardening, we can’t. There’s just too many things that keep us busy.

Did you know that your plants need regular pruning? Regular pruning allows your plants to grow healthy. Healthy trees and plants can use their water intake better and that means less water is needed.

These days, it is important that you know how to save water. Water is life, therefore it is essential that we care for our water supply! With Australia’s climate getting drier and drier all the time water conversation is essential. Don’t waste water, start pruning your plants! Check on when is the best time of the year to prune individual plant types as some like Winter, Spring and others in Autumn .pruning Don’t forget to mulch!

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas know how to save money, they can fix all your irrigation needs and install automatic timing systems too. Give them a call today on 9791 1608 for all of your plumbing needs.

Hot water unit isn’t performing? Call us!

Have you ever woke up early in the morning, looking forward to jumping into a warm steamy shower only to find out that your shower is freezing cold?!
Arrrh!
That is very frustrating!

Is your hot water, well not really hot or, does it take so much time for you to heat up the water to a desirable temperature? It is more likely that your hot water unit is on it’s way out or broken. When was the last time you had it serviced? It may be a very small repair or it could be something larger, don’t wait to find out, call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas today for a free quote.

Hot water unit don’t last forever and at some point they will give out. There are also several reasons why your hot water unit gave up. It’s great to know these reasons so you can address the issue quickly. They include:

Hot water unit is old. Your hot water unit is not the same with wine that gets better with time. Hot water units just get old and cause costly problems. In general, a hot water unit can function around a decade (10 years). Longer than that, it is important that you get your service checked to see if it will soon need to be replaced. A quick inspection may find a small fault that can be rectified and give years to your old system or it might be something more serious and save you having a cold shower on a chilly morning.
Your thermostat could be the problem. It might not be your entire unit’s fault but just the thermostat, the component that regulates gas intake from an attached fuel supply. If your thermostat is broken, your hot water unit won’t receive the signal to heat your water.
Sediment build up. Over time, water contaminants can build up the bottom of your hot water unit, preventing it from producing ample hot water. Bunbury water often has high levels of Calcium and sometimes Iron so get your hot water unit checked and make sure to clean it against sediments build up.

If your hot water unit isn’t performing? Call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas.

Have you noticed that with the change in weather your hot water unit isn’t performing as well as it used to? Don’t take it for granted. Check for the possible causes. If you can’t fix the problem, call in the help of a professional.

Your home’s plumbing is a major investment and something that you need to last for a long time. Don’t take chances with a faulty plumbing or having the wrong plumbing installation. Contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas today on 9791 1608 and ensure that your plumbing needs and your hot water needs are being taken care of by a professional.

Major burst water pipe? No problem!

Burst water pipe fix So, you’ve noticed signs of a water pipe leakage. Perhaps you’re not getting sufficient water supply or you’ve noticed moisture on unexpected places. If your home is an old home and you haven’t replaced your water pipes yet, it’s best to have those pipes check. Did you know that a damage water pipes can cause you several problems such as:

Health risk. There may be an uncovered lead presence on those water pipes and you may not know it. It can pose a threat to you and your family’s health.
Serious home damage. The water from the leaky water pipe can seep into the structure of your home which may cause serious damage.
Poor quality living. Imagine getting not enough water when you are washing the dishes? Or worse, when you are in the shower? It can affect your day to day activity.

A damaged water pipe is a serious issue and should be addressed as soonest possible. Getting the services of the professional is your best option. Are you looking for a professional plumber to fix your water pipes? Whether it needs a repair or replacement, contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’ for all your emergency plumbing requirements, call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas.

Jake and Andrew replaced this 80mm isolation valve in the ground at the South Regional TAFE.

Did you know that we can accommodate your needs anytime of the day?
Yes, we cater your needs 24/7 – because we care about you.
For all your emergency plumbing requirements, contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’,
call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 today and discuss your needs with us.

Do you need hot water?

Feeling the change in the weather??
Perhaps you have noticed your hot water unit isn’t working like it used??

A hot water unit is an integral part of your daily life Without one, you will never be able to use hot water for shower or washing. Therefore, when your hot water unit experience some problems, the longer it sits, the longer it disrupts your day to day life.

Hot water tank

Do you need hot water?

Commercial?
Domestic?
Industrial?

Whatever your needs, we can address it for you – we are the hot water specialists servicing Bunbury and the surrounding areas. At

At Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas we know the importance of hot water options. Call us today on 9791 1608 and let us help you.

Jake is just finishing off this 160 litre Rheem electric storage hot water unit installation in a local apartment building.

Hot water installer

For all your hot water needs contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’. Whether you need to install a water heater or want to repair a damaged heater, contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas.

Call us today on 9791 1608 for free onsite inspection and quote.

Install a low flow shower head to save water!

Water saving tips

Save water, use a timer and take shorter showers!

How long do you spend in the shower? Some of us may find it comforting to spend too much time in the shower and that’s normal. Isn’t a nice, long shower can help alleviate your stress? However, if you’re spending too much time maybe you should install a low flow shower head!

Wouldn’t it be great if you can shower all you want anytime of the day without feeling guilty that you are using too much water instead of saving? In times like ours today, it is important that we know how to save water – starting from your bathroom! Installing a low flow shower head is proven to be effective in regulating your water usage when showering. It helps in:

Conserving water
Reducing energy usage
Protecting the environment

By installing one today, you’ll need less energy to heat your shower and therefore reduce your bills while saving water too. Need a plumbing services? Call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 – where you can save water and lower your water heating costs!

Grow native plants and save water

Save water, tips on saving water in your garden.

Do you love gardening? A lot of us love to grow plants and feel at ease when they are inside their garden. Most people find gardening a great stress reliever. It’s a way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. When growing plants, it require a lot of TLC – you talk to your plants, let them enjoy enough sunshine and most of all, sufficient water. When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save

A lot of us love to grow plants and feel at ease when they are in their garden. Most people find gardening a great stress reliever. It’s a way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. When growing plants, it require a lot of TLC – you talk to your plants, let them enjoy enough sunshine and most of all, sufficient water. When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save

When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save rainwater and use it on plants but did you know that growing native plants will save you water?

Planting native plants can save you water because they are naturally adjusted to the local climate which means they require less water to survive. They can survive with the area’s typical weather pattern.

How to know if your plant is native?

The definition of a native plant varies. A plant that has been in Australia for 200 years is considered native but some others would still consider these plant invasive. A good way to check if a plant is native to if it grows naturally in your area. You can ask the staff at your local nursery, they will be able to advise natives that grow well in your conditions. They can give you an idea which plants will grow best in your area and the plants watering needs.

What type of plants do you have in your garden?

Are they high maintenance plants or have you planted a native garden? Not only do native plants look fabulous but they are low fuss too! Be waterwise and plant a native garden at your place.

Waterwise tips and plumbing needs.

For all your plumbing needs and other water saving tips contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas.
Call the friendly team today on 9791 1608.

Connecting South Bunbury residence to the Deep Sewerage System

We recently connected this South Bunbury residence to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system. We have been connecting local properties just like yours for over 30 years so for an on-site free quotation contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’,
contact Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608.

Connecting sewerage system

Are you connected to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system?? Are you able to be?? Not sure if your still connected to the septic system?? Ask ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’ Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to have all your drainage questions and queries answered.

Do you have plumbing problems and need to connect to the new sewerage system? Don’t hesitate to call the experts at 9791 1608 and let’s talk. Here at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas, we want to make your life comfortable and easy so talk to us today!

Sewer Conversion

Are you looking for a professional sewer repair and plumbing company?

Leach drain restoration completed by our team during the week.

Smell a sewer gas around your home or building? It’s more likely that there is a crack somewhere in your sewer system. A functional and sanitary sewer system should be airtight which means, you should never smell sewer odour, unless there is really a crack. A damage sewer system can be a costly experience for you and your family, not to mention, it can be uncomfortable too.

How to know if you have damage sewer system? Here are some signs:

Visible mould growth
Extra green and lush patches on the grass
Septic waste pooling in yard
Rodent problem
Insect infestation

If you are experiencing any of these signs, you should have a sewer inspection done by the professionals. Are you looking for a professional sewer repair and plumbing company? Contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas for all your needs.

Check out a few of Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas sewer repair projects:

Drainage issues

Take a look at the tree root system that had blocked this sewerage inspection shaft.
Fortunately, we were able to dig up and replace it in no time at all.

Do you need to connect to deep sewerage?

Sewer Conversion

Not sure if you’re still connected to the septic system?
Having drainage issues?
Major or minor plumbing problems?

Contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry for all your drainage/sewer issues,
call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608.

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