Who Can Install a Water Filtration System in My Bunbury and South West Home?

You may have heard the term ‘hard water’ and wonder what it means? When water that runs from our taps has a distinct smell or taste or may even be discoloured, it can be referred to as ‘hard water’. Installing a water filtration system to improve the quality of the water in your home not only saves you money by removing the need for store bought filtered water, it also can protect your tap fittings by removing the sediment and chemicals that can cause damage.

Wondering if you need a water filtration system for your South West home? Read below to learn 3 signs your home could benefit from a water filtration system including:

You have noticed a change to the taste of your tap water
Your shower head regularly becomes blocked
Your skin and hair feel dry

You have noticed a change to the taste of your tap water

If you have noticed a distinct change to the taste or smell of your tap water, a water filtration can improve the quality of your tap water. There are many reasons why tap water can have a distinct taste or smell including corrosion, mineral deposit from old and worn pipes, chemicals and dirt that have entered your water flow.

Your shower head regularly becomes blocked

Hard water deposits can cause shower heads to become blocked regularly. When a shower head is blocked, this can also affect your water pressure. A blocked shower head makes it harder for water to freely through the shower head resulting in lower water pressure when showering.

Your skin and hair feel dry

Filtered water can also be beneficial for your skin. Your skin or hair may be feeling drier than normal or be easily irritated. While there are many other reasons why this may occur, bathing and washing your hair in hard water can be a cause.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts in all areas of plumbing and are the specialists in under sink water filtration systems

Installing an under-sink filtration system in your home, you are ensuring the water that comes straight from the tap is cleaner and safer for your family. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local choice in plumbing and can assist by supplying and installing a filtration system to your existing water pipes to provide clean drinking water for your family and non-damaging fluids for your household appliances.

Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today for a free quote.

5 Simple Ways to Save Water in Your South West Home

A home with fully functioning plumbing is a luxury we often take for granted. While keeping your homes plumbing in good working order ensures your family isn’t inconvenienced by a plumbing problem, it is important to understand how it can also help to save water.

Conserving water is crucial, we don’t have an endless supply. Doing your part to save water around your home helps protect and preserve our environment, save energy, minimise the effect of water shortages and build safe communities.

How can you save water in your South West home? Read on to learn 5 simple ways including:

Have leaking taps repaired
Encourage everyone in your home to reduce shower times
Collect rainwater to water plants
Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
Turn off your reticulation during winter

Have leaking taps repaired

A few taps in your home with an occasional drip or two may not be considered a plumbing issue. However, each drip wastes water and your money. If not repaired dripping taps can waste litres of water each day. Help do your part to conserve water and make having dripping taps fixed a priority.

Encourage everyone in your home to reduce shower times

There is no denying a long, hot shower is the ideal way to start or end the day. Do your part to save water by reducing shower times to a few minutes. If everyone in your household was to keep their shower times to a few minutes this can save tens of thousands of litres of water each year.

Collect rainwater to water plants

Sheltered outdoor areas such as a patio or alfresco plus inside your home are all popular places to display plants. Do your part to save water by collecting rainwater in buckets and using this to water these plants.

Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth

Leaving water running while brushing your teeth means precious water is being wasted down the drain. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and encourage other member of the home to do the same thing. Small changes can make a big difference.

Turn off your reticulation during winter

The Water Corporations winter sprinkler switch-off applies to all scheme and bore water users in Perth, Mandurah, some parts of the South West and Great Southern from 1 June to 31 August every year. Both businesses and households are included.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in the plumbing industry for all your plumbing needs in Bunbury and surrounding areas

If your homes plumbing is wasting water, call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to have it inspected and repaired.

Mainline Plumbing are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ and offer fast, effective and honest workmanship for all your plumbing needs. Call the team on 9791 1608 today.

Why Is Water Pooling Around My Toilet?

While there are many common plumbing issues that can occur in and around your home, plumbing issues with toilets definitely keep our Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas team busy. It isn’t normal for water to leak anywhere from a toilet, its base or its cistern. If you notice water on the toilet floor or a wet toilet mat, a leak it the likely culprit.

At the first sign of water pooling around your toilet, prioritise calling a plumbing professional who will locate and repair the leak to fix the issue. While water pooling around your toilet is one way to know your toilet needs plumbing attention, read below for some other warning signs of a leaking toilet including:

Your water usage is higher than normal
You can hear running water when near your toilet
There is an unpleasant sewerage smell

Your water usage is higher than normal

Water usage hence water charges can fluctuate, especially during summer with many of us watering our gardens. However, if you aren’t using more water in your home but your water bills have increased it can indicate a toilet leak. While some toilet leaks are easy to hear and see, others are hidden hence a higher-than-normal water bill may be your first indication of a leaking toilet.

You can hear running water when near your toilet

It takes about 30 seconds after flushing your toilet for all sound to shut off. If you can hear running water when near your toilet after this time or continually, then a leak is possible. Sounds in the home can be drowned out by other noises so if you suspect an issue, it’s a good idea to make the house quiet then listen carefully to see if you can hear a noise.

There is an unpleasant sewerage smell

The smell of sewerage is unpleasant and will not go un-noticed. The smell of sewage normally means a plumbing problem and can be caused by leaks in pipes around your toilet or your toilet bowl itself. Call a plumber at the first trace of a sewerage smell. A professional will ensure yours and your family safety plus repair the issue so your home will return to smelling pleasant again.

Water pooling around your toilet? Call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas for all your leaking toilet repairs in Bunbury and surrounding areas of the South West

The team at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas pride themselves on offering a friendly, reliable and professional service to Bunbury and the South West. If your toilet is showing signs of a leak or you have any plumbing issues, call the team for expert advice on 9791 1608.

Can I Do My Plumbing When Renovating My Ensuite?

With an increase in home renovations, updating and renovating a main bedroom including the ensuite is a growing trend. As an ensuite is smaller in size than a main bathroom, many homeowners assume the plumbing requirements will be less and straight forward. This however is normally not the case.

Whether an update to your existing ensuites design or a complete refurbishment, ensure the functionality of your new ensuite by hiring the team of professionals at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

Our team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have the equipment, expertise and experience to handle the plumbing requirements for your ensuite renovation. Our range of services includes:

Replacing old or worn pipes
Installing new basins and tapware
Moving or Installing Toilets

Replacing old or worn pipes

Many older homes plumbing is now outdated, making an ensuite renovation the ideal opportunity to not only improve a bathroom’s design, but functionality. Drainpipes are a common fixture that are replaced when renovating a bathroom. Replacing drainpipes can help to prevent them easily blocking plus improve the quality of drainage in your new bathroom.

Basins and Tapware

When renovating your bathroom, new basins and tapware can give your new bathroom a fresh look and feel. Professional plumbers have the correct tools and equipment and are experienced with all aspects of plumbing needed to install basins and tapware. Think this is a job you can tackle yourself? This is not the case. Gain peace of mind your plumbing fixtures and fittings are installed correct and prevent nasty and costly damages occurring.

Moving or Installing Toilets

Many bathroom or ensuite renovations see a toilet being installed or the existing position of a toilet being moved to cater for the new design. Your homes underlying plumbing determines what work is involved when moving or installing a toilet with some instances seeing significant re-piping needed. Another great reason to replace your current toilet when renovating your ensuite is to do your part in conserving water with many modern toilets including dual flush and water saving functions.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local professionals for all your plumbing needs when renovating your bathroom or ensuite

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas offer fast, effective and honest workmanship and are known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

We have been proudly servicing the Bunbury area for over 40 years and are only a call away for all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs. Call our team today on 9791 1608.

Why Is the Water Running from My Taps Brown?

Free flowing water from taps in our home is used for many purposes including drinking, laundry and bathing. If you turn on taps to discover the water is discoloured, it is understandable to be concerned. Brown water may be a temporary issue that is quickly resolved however it can also indicate a plumbing problem.

Read on to learn what plumbing problems can cause the water from your taps to be brown including:

Your Hot Water System Needs Repairing or Replacing
Your Water Pipes Need Repairing or Replacing
Issue with the Mains Water Supply

Your Hot Water System Needs Repairing or Replacing

Your hot water system can be the culprit of brown water. A simple test to do is turn on a cold tap only and check the water colour then do the same with the hot tap. If only the water running from the hot tap is brown it is a good indicator of a hot water system issue. Call a hot water plumbing professional to do an inspection and advise if the issue can be repaired or your hot water system needs replacing.

Your Water Pipes Need Repairing or Replacing

An issue with your water pipes can cause water to be brown. If you notice the water is brown when you first turn on a tap but after a minute or two it become clear, this could mean the pipes have corroded. The rust that has built up is flushed out when turning on your taps causing water to brown. Have a plumber inspect your pipes and advise the best action.

Issue with the Mains Water Supply

If you notice the water is consistently brown from all taps in your home it could indicate an issue with the mains water supply. Check with your neighbours if they too are experiencing the same and if it is a communal issue then report it to the water corporation to investigate.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water are your reliable plumbing professionals in Bunbury and the South West

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’.

The team are fully equipped to investigate and repair all aspects of plumbing plus hot water and gas and proudly service Bunbury and surrounding areas through the South West.

For all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs speak to the team today on 9791 1608.

How Long Should a Hot Water System Last?

Most appliances and equipment in and around our home have an expected lifespan before needing to be replaced. Many homeowners get frustrated that an appliance was correctly working one day, but no longer the next. Your hot water system is no different. While we assume our hot water system will last forever, there will come a time it needs to be replaced.

While many hot water system issues may simply need repairing, there are other warning signs which indicate it may be time to consider a replacement. The expected life of your hot water system is determined by many factors. The make, the model, maintenance performed, how often it’s used and your surroundings can all effect the wear and tear. Generally, if your hot water system is more than 10 years old and is no longer working as it should, it may be time to have it replaced.

Read on to learn three signs that your hot water system may soon need replacing including:

You have inconsistent hot water
Your hot water system is unusually noisy
Your hot water system is leaking

You have inconsistent hot water

For many homeowners, inconsistent hot water is what makes them suspect they have an issue. Inconsistent hot water can include turning on your hot water tap and it takes longer than usual for hot water to flow, your hot water not staying hot or your hot water only being lukewarm. All these issues may fixable or it may indicate your hot water systems lifespan is coming to an end.

Your hot water system is unusually noisy

If you notice louder than normal noises coming from your hot water system, it can mean there is an issue. An unusually noisy hot water system can mean the unit is working extra hard to deliver hot water. The less efficient your hot water system, the more it will cost you to operate.

Your hot water system is leaking

While it is normal to have a small amount of water dripping from a hot water system, consistent leaking water or water pooling near your unit is a sign of damage. A leaking hot water unit means you are losing the water that should be arriving to the taps inside your home. Not only is this wasting precious water, but will be increasing your water usage therefore your water bill.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ for hot water system repairs and replacements

If you have an issue with your hot water system, the task of inspecting and assessing the damage should only be done by a professional like our team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. Our Mainline plumbing team of plumbers have the knowledge and experience in all areas of plumbing and pride themselves on provide fast, effective and honest workmanship.

For a FREE quote on your plumbing needs, call the team on 9791 1608 in Bunbury. We are available 24/7 in plumbing emergencies.

Winter Storms and Your Household Plumbing

Drops of rain The storm season is upon us and it’s not only the residents of the South West that can get a little overwhelmed with the excessive water and deluge that big thunderstorms can bring. You may think your indoor plumbing is safely hidden away behind the walls of your home when heavy rains hit, but the outdoor drainage system can cop a beating; effectively building up with water and back washing into the household pipes.

Whilst usually a rare occurrence, it pays to have your drains, plumbing pipes and sewage/septics inspected and maintained by a professional to avoid messy, and costly, problems inside due to the weather outside.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas always go the extra mile when it comes to their customers throughout the South West. As the premier local choice for all things plumbing, gas and hot water, their qualified tradesmen are available 24/7, with no emergency call out fees, and their years of experience means you get an expert who has seen it all, everytime.

It’s important to check your drainage system during winter storms, including:

ORG’s (Overflow Relief Gully’s)
Underground Pipes
Internal Backwash

ORGS’s

ORG-photo The outdoor wells that pop up outside wet areas of your home are notorious for attracting sand, rock, leaf and children’s toy build-up that clogs the relief gully and leads to pipe blockage. These blockages can be huge and extend for a length of pipe or just the bit that you can see when you peer into the ORG. These need to be clear to allow for water pressure to be released and excess water to drain away.

Underground Pipes

Not as easy to inspect as ORG’s or internal plumbing, underground pipes will experience a huge amount of increased pressure due to the weight of the heavy (now wet) soil around them. When the rain dries up, keep an eye out for signs of a broken or leaking pipe, as these are quite common after heavy rains not only leave the ground heavy, but can also shift pipes around when the water softens the soil.

Internal Backwash

If your sinks, tubs, showers and toilets aren’t draining properly after, or during, a heavy storm, chances are there is a build-up of sediment, or water, in the pipe. Water can be entering your pipes through the drains outside and is the volume of water falling is exceeding that which is pushing out, you’ll end up with an overload.

Who Can Assist Me With Making Sure My Pipes Are Storm Ready?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the local’s choice to make sure your plumbing is storm ready. For everything from emergencies to simple routine inspections, the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas will ensure your job is completed efficiently, affordably and professionally every time. Call 9791 1608 (Bunbury) and 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today.

The Benefits of Having Your Gas Heater Serviced

The long and hot summer days are behind us as the crisp and cool weather starts to set in. It’s time to pack away the fans and air-conditioners as we will are now looking for ways to keep our home warm.

The lead up to winter is the time to be pro-active and have your gas heater serviced by a professional. Before it’s used to warm your home this winter, it’s important to ensure your gas heater is working safely, effectively and efficiently. Gas heaters should only be serviced by a licenced gas professional.

Read on to learn 3 reasons to have your gas heater serviced regularly including:

Peace of mind your gas heater is safe
Identify and repair damages before they escalate
Extend the life of your gas heater

Peace of mind your gas heater is safe

A gas leak is serious and dangerous. As natural gas is odourless, a distinctive odour is added to warn of a gas leak. If you suspect you may have a gas leak or can smell gas, act straight away. If you suspect your gas heater has a leak, turn the heater off and call a licenced gas professional immediately. It is recommended to have your gas heater serviced yearly. Having your gas heater serviced before using it will give you peace of mind it is in proper working order.

Identify and repair damages before they escalate

As with most appliances, regular servicing helps to minimise the risk of small issues turning into larger, more costly issues. Hazards and faults that may not be able to be identified and repaired by someone other than a trained professional can be dangerous and lead to bigger problems if left and not repaired.

Extend the life of your gas heater

Servicing your gas heater regularly makes it work efficiently. If not serviced, dirt, hair and dust can build up in your gas heater preventing it from working efficiently or worse still stop it from working at all. It’s recommended to check the warranty conditions when purchasing a new gas heater. Many warranties state the gas heater must be serviced regularly, such as every year, for the warranty to remain valid.

Wanting your gas heater serviced? Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Bunbury and the South West

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are fully qualified licenced gas plumbers who are fully trained and experienced in servicing gas heaters. Known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ the Mainline team are reliable and happy to answer any questions relating to any of your gas or plumbing needs including hot water service and repairs

Keep your house warm this winter with peace of mind knowing your gas heater has been serviced. Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Bunbury team on (08) 9791 1608 or Dunsborough on (08) 9759 1317.

Money Saving Plumbing Tips

Tap Problems Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water & Gas When it comes to household appliances and fixtures, you may feel like there is little you can do to control the energy expenditure and subsequent cost. Plumbing pipes and drains flow freely throughout your walls and underfoot and can be forgotten until a problem arises. However there are ways to save money on your water and plumbing costs.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local specialists when it comes to plumbing. Servicing the South West for over 35 years, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can assist you with all of your plumbing queries and issues that may arise and are focused on providing a superior service to all of our customers.

Some areas you can save money in your home include:

Water Bill
Plumbing Maintenance
Just Use Less!

Water Bill

Water conservation is essential, especially as our summers seem to get hotter and water stores are rapidly declining. Save natural resources as well as consumption costs by:

Checking taps, hoses, shower heads and water outlets for leaks
Make sure your toilet isn’t running constantly. A great way to check for the smallest leak is to press a small amount of toilet paper to the back of the bowl – if it gets wet, you’re wasting money.
Gradually change shower heads to lower pressure, water-wise models.

Plumbing Maintenance

Plumbing problems and emergencies can be expensive to repair so getting on top of small issues can save you big money in the long run. Checking pipes for possible blockages and cracks, walls for the start of water damage and your mains valve for any damage or excessive usage can ensure you spot any potential problems and arrange a professional to fix now, before they become bigger, and more expensive and inconvenient!

Just Use Less

Are your kids taking super-long showers?
Do you excessively use your washing machine or dishwasher?
Do you all use a full toilet flush every time?
Is your garden retic working adequately, in the early morning and has no leaks?

Excessive use of plumbing fixtures can increase wear and tear, as well as wasting water in the process. Introduce timed showers, wash small amounts of dishes by hand and encourage water-wise behaviours amongst the younger members of your family to ensure water conservation for years.

Who Can Help Me With Money Saving Plumbing Tips?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas place our customer needs as our top priority. To ensure you don’t suffer the inconvenience and cost of faulty plumbing and water emergencies, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are only too happy to assist with preventative maintenance and assistance throughout the South West. Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) for all of your plumbing enquiries.

3 Common Causes of a Blocked Kitchen Sink

Whether the kitchen in your home or business is used to cook meals and bake sweets or to simply make a morning cuppa, the kitchen is certainly a well-used area of a home or business. If water is no longer flowing freely down your kitchen sink, a blockage is the likely cause. While there are many tried and tested home remedies to clear a blocked kitchen sink, if these remedies are no longer working it is likely you have a blockage laying deep in your plumbing pipes.

Once a plumbing blockage has been cleared, if the issue re-occurs the culprit could be an item that is regularly being washed down your kitchen sink. Read on to learn 3 common causes of a blocked kitchen sink including:

Coffee Grounds and Beans
Food Scraps
Fats, Oils and Grease

Coffee Grounds and Beans

Many homes and businesses have a coffee machine that is put to good use each morning and throughout the day. You may think washing any excess coffee grounds down your sink wouldn’t cause an issue, however this is certainly not the case. Coffee grounds also absorb water meaning once in your pipes they can become stuck and continue to build up and collect other particles washed down the sink.

Food Scraps

A common occurrence in a kitchen is to rinse any food scraps from crockery or cutlery. While this may seem like a good housekeeping habit to have, food scraps are a common culprit of a blocked kitchen sink. Scrape excess food scraps into a FOGO bag and dispose of. While all food scraps are a no go to wash down the kitchen sink, there are a few food items that are particularly troublesome including pasta, potatoes, rice, bones and meat.

Fats, Oils and Grease

Chicken drumsticks leftover bones in a plate

Fry pans and baking trays are left with residue of fats, oils and grease after being used. You may think soaking these is a good way to clean them, however the fats, oils and grease that has accumulated is then washed down the sink. As these liquids dry, they solidify and can cause pipes to block. Avoid any fats, oils or grease making their way down your kitchen drain by scooping into a bag and disposing in the rubbish.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have extensive drain cleaning equipment for clearing all major or minor blockage problems

With over 40 years experience servicing Bunbury and the South West region, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’. The team proudly service Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas and offer superior service and the highest possible workmanship.

For all your blocked drain and plumbing needs, speak to the team today in Bunbury on (08) 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

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