Winter Plumbing Tips for Your Home in Bunbury and the South West

When it comes to our homes plumbing, it is often only when a problem occurs that we realise we can take for granted the convenience and luxury of having all facets of our homes plumbing functioning correctly. Plumbing problems can occur in all areas of the home, both indoors and outdoors, however the common culprits when it comes to plumbing issues are often taps, toilets, drains and hot water systems.

As a homeowner or tenant, we can all do our part to ensure our homes plumbing is in good working order. Read on to discover 5 winter plumbing tips for your home including:

Use good quality washers in taps
Clear kitchen sinks and bathroom basins
Avoid foreign objects being flushed down toilets
Choose a hot water unit for your households needs
Don’t ignore the sound of running water when no taps are on

Use good quality washers in taps

A dripping tap can be the result of a worn or faulty washer. A dripping tap wastes water and money so should not be ignored. Ensure washers are replaced regularly and use good quality washers. This winter plumbing tips is particularly important in outdoor taps to avoid cracks in the cold weather.

Clear kitchen sinks and bathroom basins

We tend to spend more time at home during winter which puts extra demand on plumbing. To help prevent blocked drains, wipe out kitchen sinks and bathroom basins regularly. A kitchen sink can become home to food scraps and cooking oils, all of these should not be washed down a sink. Hair is the most common culprit of blocked bathroom drains. Wipe out your bathroom basin daily to collect any loose strands of hair so they don’t make their way down the drain.

Avoid foreign objects being flushed down toilets

More people at home during winter also puts extra demand on toilets. The only thing that should be flushed down toilets is toilet paper. Keep toilet lids closed when not being used and be on the lookout for water leaking or pooling near the base of your toilet.

Choose a hot water unit for your households needs

Install a hot water system to cater for the needs of your household. A hot water system that is too large can waste energy and money. Be on the lookout for rust on your hot water system and if it’s more than 15 years old, it may be time to consider a replacement.

Don’t ignore the sound of running water when no taps are on

The sound of water running although no taps in your home are turned on is an issue to not ignore. Why? It can indicate a serious plumbing issue of a leaking or burst water pipe. The sooner you call a plumber to inspect and repair a leaking or burst pipe, the more water, extensive damage and money you will save.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ and available 24/7 in plumbing emergencies.

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are only a call away to help with all your household plumbing needs in Bunbury and the South West. The Mainline 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 or 9759 1317 in Busselton/Dunsborough

How 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 ways including:

Have Leaking Toilets Repaired
Reduce Shower Times
Fix Dripping Taps
Brush Your Teeth with the Tap Off
Be on the Lookout for Leaks around Appliances

Have Leaking Toilets Repaired

Fixing just 1 leaking toilet in your home can save around 9000 litres of water each year. How do you know your toilet is leaking? If your toilet continues to make noise for longer than a few minutes after being flushed, it likely there is water still running. Water pooling at the base of your toilet or on your toilet floor is also a sign of water leaking.

Reduce Shower Times

A long, hot shower on a cold winter’s morning, is the ideal way to start your day. While this is a luxury you can still enjoy, save water and save energy by reducing shower times to 4 minutes. This is something your whole household can do to all play their part to save water.

Fix Dripping Taps

A dripping tap may not appear to waste a large amount of water. Right? Wrong! A tap that drips just 10 times per minute adds up to 600 drips per hour and over 14,000 drips a day. This is equivalent to around 3 litres of water a day. The result, an unnecessary waste of water (and money!)

Brush Your Teeth with the Tap Off

Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth is wasting water. Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth and turn back on to rinse your toothbrush and mouth after brushing. Remind yourself and others in your household to do this is by putting a small sign above your bathroom sink with a reminder to turn the tap off while brushing.

Be on the Lookout for Leaks around Appliances

Water leaking or pooling around appliances is a sure sign there is a water leak. Be on the lookout for leaks around appliances including dishwashers and washing machines. Move these away from the wall and check the floor behind for any signs of drips or leaks every few weeks.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in the plumbing industry for all your plumbing needs in the South West

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ and offer fast, effective and honest workmanship for all your plumbing needs. If your homes plumbing is wasting water, call our team today to have it inspected and repaired.

Call the team on 9791 1608 in Bunbury or 9759 1317 in Busselton/Dunsborough today.

What Causes Water Pipes to Burst?

A burst water pipe is a common plumbing problem and an emergency plumbing issue that can’t wait to be repaired. If you find a burst water pipe at your property, it’s important to switch off the water at the mains and call in a professional plumber for help. When a water pipe bursts, the sooner you call a plumber the less water will be wasted and quite often the less extensive the repairs required too.

Many homeowners are left baffled when they have a water pipe burst as they were not even aware, they had a plumbing problem. What causes water pipes to burst? Read on to learn a few warning signs to look out for and common culprits including:

Unsecure Pipes
Water Pressure Problems
Corrosion Over Time

Unsecure Pipes

If you hear a loud clanging noise when turning taps on and off in your home, it normally means you have a plumbing problem. Water pipes lie within the wall cavities of your home and if these water pipes are not secure, they can begin to move around each time water is turned on and off. Over time, the movement of the pipes can weaken the joints, and what causes water pipes to burst.

Water Pressure Problems

To ensure water pipes function as they should, water pressure needs to be at a normal level. Too much water pressure can cause pipes and other plumbing fixtures to burst. A professional plumber can test the water pressure in pipes and if pressure is too high a pressure reducing valve can be fitted to adjust it back to the ideal level.

Corrosion Over Time

A combination of iron oxide and other mineral deposits can build-up over time causing the inside of water pipes to gradually narrow. As this continues to occur, water is no longer able to escape through resulting in the water pipe eventually bursting.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies

If you have a burst water pipe – call a plumber immediately.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas understand that plumbing emergencies can occur at any time of the day or night. For this reason, they provide a 24/7 emergency plumbing service to Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and the South West.

If you think you may have a plumbing problem or would like your water pipes to be pressure tested, contact the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317 today.

Water Tasting Funny? You Might Need A Filtration System

Below bench filtration system Even in the cooler months, fresh, clean drinking water is a basic necessity that we all enjoy in the South West. But sometimes, due to sediment build up, rusty or dirty pipes or even contaminated water supply, the water that runs from your household taps may have a distinct smell and/or taste that makes it undrinkable and unsuitable for household use. Improving 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.

Under sink filtration systems are becoming more popular as our water supply becomes more and more laden with chemicals and dirt. By 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.

Some benefits of installing a water filtration system include:

Removal of Water Nasties
Appliance Care
Add Value and Save Money

Removal Of Water Nasties

Safer water A filtration system eliminates chemicals and dirt from the water you drink, wash in and cook with. Environmental toxins can be unavoidable in some circumstances, but you can take steps to eliminate them from your household tap water with an undersink filtration system. If the water in your area is particularly ‘hard’, a filtration system can lessen the significant taste by removing the chemicals before it hits your showers, sinks and drinking glasses.

Appliance Care

Water that is heavy with chemicals can cause significant erosion and decay to appliances and leave sediment that builds up and causes significant damage to kettles and irons. Using filtered water from an installed filtration system will remove these hazards and ensure you get longer life from these appliances.

Add Value and Save Money

The installation of an efficient water filtration system can not only add value to your home, but will save you money in the long run. Purchasing filtered water for drinking and household use can be expensive and time consuming, as well as the environmental impact using plastic bottles for storage. Investing in a filtration system will ensure you can use the water you pay for to its full potential and adds an eco-friendly feature to your home.

Where Can I Get A Water Filtration System Fitted In The South West?

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. They can supply and install a range of systems professionally and safely, with unmatched after sales service. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury)
or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today for a free quote.

Who Can Repair my Hot Water System in Bunbury and the South West?

Autumn is in the air in the South West. While the days may still be warm and sunny, the temperature is dropping overnight and early mornings. Water is a resource most of us take for granted and hot water a luxury most homes and businesses can’t do without. As the weather continues to cool down, starting the day with a cold shower is not the ideal way to begin the day.

To ensure your hot water system is in good working order, it’s important to have it inspected and repaired regularly. How do you know it’s time to have your hot water system inspected and repaired? Read on to learn a few signs including:

Your hot water doesn’t stay hot
Unusual noises coming from your hot water system
Water leaking or pooling below or near your hot water system

Your hot water doesn’t stay hot

For many households, the first noticeable sign the hot water system needs repairing is your hot water doesn’t stay hot or is only lukewarm (or worse still cold!) Whether your hot water system is solar, electric or gas, they function in the same way in as they heat water, minerals separate and over time cause residue to build-up. The more residue, the harder your hot water system must work to keep your hot water at the right temperature.

Unusual noises coming from your hot water system

Have you noticed strange noises coming from your hot water system? Turning on your hot water tap to be greeted by out of the ordinary noises are a warning sign your hot water system needs inspecting. Don’t dismiss these out of the ordinary noises as if left, they can result in further damage needing more extensive repairs.

Water leaking or pooling below or near your hot water system

To regulate pressure in the water tank, ensuring it doesn’t over pressurise, hot water systems can release a small amount of water. This is normally more evident on hot days. However, if your hot water system releases more than the occasional drip or there is water leaking or pooling below or near your hot water system, this is a warning sign it needs repairing. If not repaired, a snowball effect can occur, residue can continue to build, resulting in corrosion, resulting in small cracks to appear, resulting in water leaking from your hot water system.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your Bunbury and South West hot water specialist

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas know the hot water industry like the back of our hands, with the correct knowledge and experience to help you find the right unit based on your home, family size and lifestyle.

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your trusted and reliable professionals, servicing Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas. Having your hot water system regularly inspected and maintained can help prevent replacing your hot water system ahead of time.

Contact the team today in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

Household Tips to Prevent Blocked Drains

With us all protecting ours and the community’s health by staying safe and staying home (except for essentials) it’s important to ensure everyone in your household knows the do’s and don’ts when it comes to preventing blocked drains. Whether your house is home to one or multiple adults and children or just multiple adults, the extra demand on the plumbing can cause unexpected issues to arise.

People are often surprised to learn common culprits when it comes to blocked drains. Help to minimise the risk of the drains in your house blocking by following these tips including:

Use your FOGO bin for food scraps
Clean cooking fats and oils off cookware before rinsing
Clear hair from bathroom drains

Use your FOGO bin for food scraps

A few scraps of food left on a plate and rinsed down the kitchen sink is OK, right? Wrong! Whether you wash your dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, it’s important to ensure all food scraps are removed before dishes are washed or rinsed. Put your green Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) bin to its correct use by scraping any food scraps, allowed in your FOGO bin, into a biodegradable bag and placing the bag in the FOGO bin. Kitchen scraps that can go into your FOGO bin include fruit and vegetable scraps, meat and bones, tea bags and coffee grinds, eggshells, dairy products, seafood, take away food and baked goods.

Clean cooking fats and oils off cookware before rinsing

Spending more time at home may result in spending more time in the kitchen. It’s important to remember when fat cools, it solidifies. When washed down drains it will not only cause drains to block but can be harmful to our waste waster system. Before rinsing or washing cookware such as baking trays or frypans or bakeware such a cake tins, ensure cooking fats and oils are cleaned off thoroughly.

Clear hair from bathroom drains

Did you know we lose on average between fifty to one hundred strands of hair each day? Our bathroom basins and showers are a common place for fallen hair to accumulate. If this hair isn’t cleared from drains, it eventually makes its way down the drain causing a blockage. A daily check and removal of any loose strands of hair sitting in basins or the bottom of the shower will help to prevent the likelihood of this happening.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas for all your blocked drain and plumbing, gas and hot water needs.

Do you have blocked drains in your home? Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts for all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs.

Known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ call their team for friendly, reliable and trusted service today on 9791 1608 in Bunbury or 9759 1317 in Busselton/Dunsborough.

Why Does My Toilet Keep Blocking?

A blocked toilet is one of the most common household plumbing issues. If your toilet keeps blocking and you are at a loss as to why, it can be surprising to learn the cause. A blocked toilet is a problem that needs to be inspected and repaired. If your toilet keeps blocking, it’s time to call the team from Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

The Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas team can help find the cause of your blocked toilet. Common causes include:

Age
Foreign Objects
Sewerage Issues

Age

If your toilet continues to block and you have ruled out all the other possible reasons why, it may be time to replace it with a more up to date model. Many older toilets are first generation low flow toilets and don’t have enough pressure when flushed to effectively clear their drain and trap. As a result, despite doing everything right they still regularly become blocked.

Foreign Objects

Toilets are designed to only flush toilet paper. Why? Toilet paper is made to dissolve quickly in water. Any other object, even if it says it’s flushable, should not be flushed down toilets. Recurring blocked toilets in a home can simply be as foreign objects unknowingly continue to be flushed. Items such as tissues, paper towel, cotton tips, flushable wipes, food scraps, cooking oils and chemicals should not be flushed down a toilet. It is important to ensure all your family understands this too. Children are fascinated with flushing items down the toilet. If you have an inquisitive child in your home, keeping the toilet lid shut and toilet door shut is a good idea.

Sewerage Issues

If several toilets in your home or workplace continue to block or you have blocked drains plus a blocked toilet, a sewerage issue may be the culprit. Main sewer lines can become blocked due to a build up of waste, foreign objects or even tree roots in the main drain and sewer lines.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water are your local toilet specialists

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your trusted and reliable professionals, servicing the Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas.

Mainline have the correct tools and equipment to clear and repair blocked toilets. If you want to get to resolve your blocked toilet issues, they are ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’.

Contact the team today in Bunbury on Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

My Water Pressure is Low – What Do I Do?

Water is a precious resource many take for granted and it’s often only when there is an issue we realise how dependable on it we actually are. Low water pressure is an issue most homeowners face at some stage. Daily activities like showering and watering the garden become frustrating and time consuming, leaving homeowners frustrated until the issue’s resolved.

There are many culprits when it comes to the cause of low water pressure. No matter the reason, it’s an issue best left to the professionals at Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas to investigate and repair.

3 of the most common causes of low water pressure include:

A Build Up In Pipes
Plumbing Leaks
Corrosion

A Build Up In Pipes

A fractured water main can cause sand and dirt to freely enter your homes piping causing water pressure issues. Even without a fracture, minerals naturally found in water, build up and leave deposits as water flows through pipes. It only takes a small amount of sediment to cause a blockage. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have the correct equipment and tools to manoeuvre deep down into pipes to investigate and clear blockages, allowing water to freely flow again.

Plumbing Leaks

A costly water bill and low water pressure are good indicators there is a plumbing leak somewhere in your home. Some leaks are easier to detect than others. A leaking toilet can often be identified as the sound of water running can still be heard after the toilet has been flushed, while an outdoor leak is often visible by water pooling in a certain area.

To test for a plumbing leak, shut off your water supply and record your water metre reading. Come back an hour later and see if the metre reading has changed. If the water usage has risen, there’s a good chance you have a plumbing leak and are in need of a plumber.

Corrosion

Plumbing piping is built to last with most homes getting more than 20 years out of their pipes. Despite this timeframe, corrosion still naturally occurs and begins to build up over time. Although each case is assessed individually, often replacing the pipes is the best solution.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water – the trusted name in the plumbing industry

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your trusted and reliable professionals, servicing the Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas. The team are fully equipped to investigate and repair all aspects of plumbing plus hot water and gas. Contact the team today in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton and Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

How Much Water Is a Leaking Tap Wasting?

While the sound of a dripping tap seems to echo through the house at night, there are more important reasons than it being annoying to have it repaired. Water is precious and saving water helps to preserve our environment. There are many small things we can all do to help save water in our homes, one of them being having leaking taps repaired.

Ever wondered just how much water a leaking tap is wasting? Read on to learn the amount of water a leaking tap can waste over periods of time including:

A day
A month
A Year

A day

A leaking tap which leaks 10 drips of water a minute may not seem serious. Right? Wrong! 10 drips of water a minute adds up to 600 drips an hour and 14,400 drips a day. That is the equivalent to about 3 litres of water.

A month

A dripping tap leaking 10 drops of water each minute, adds up to 90 litres or more over a month. How much water is 90 litres? To put it into perspective a running tap can use 10 litres of water per minute. Imagine turning on your shower or a tap and leaving it running for no reason for 9 whole minutes! The result, a big waste of water and a spike in your water usage.

A Year

The longer a leaking tap is left, the worse the leak can become. The worse the leak, the more times a tap drips each minute and the more precious water wasted. In some cases, a dripping tap that is left for a year can lose up to 20,000 litres of water. That is enough to fill a small pool.

Do you have leaking taps? Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts when it comes to plumbing maintenance and repairs. They have the expertise, tools and equipment required to assess and repair your leaking taps and plumbing problems.

Call the team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) for trustworthy advice on all your plumbing needs and a FREE quote.

When Should I Call a Plumber?

Many homeowners trust their ability to “do it yourself” to fix a plumbing problem around their home. While some issues are straight forward to take care of, at the first sign of a plumbing problem, a trusted and reliable plumber is the first call you should make. The sooner an issue is assessed and repaired, the less chance of extensive and costly damage occurring.

Here are a few instances when you know it’s time to call a plumber:

No Hot Water
A Burst Water or Sewerage Pipe
An Overflowing Toilet
Visible Water Pooling in Your Garden

No Hot Water

Hot water is a luxury we take for granted so when it disappears, it can cause great despair to homeowners and their families. If you turn on your hot water taps and hot water is no longer freely flowing, it’s time to call in the professionals. A lack of hot water can be caused by many issues including a blockage, leak or damage to the heating element in your hot water system.

A Burst Water or Sewerage Pipe

When a water pipe is broken, water begins to leak into places where significant damage can occur. A burst pipe has the potential to flood your home so no matter the time of day, call a plumber for emergency help.

The bad smell produced by a burst sewerage pipe can enter your home causing discomfort to you and your family. If the burst pipe is close to your home, it has the potential to make it unbearable to even be indoors.

An Overflowing Toilet

A blocked toilet can begin to overflow resulting in an undesirable scenario. Not only will your house smell unpleasant, but waste may even overflow onto the floor. Yuck! To avoid this nasty scenario, call in a plumber at the first sign of a blocked toilet. This way you can clear the blockage and prevent the toilet from overflowing in the first place.

Visible Water Pooling in Your Garden

If you notice water pooling in an area of your garden and not sure why then it’s time to call a plumber. The cause of this issue can include cracked or damaged pipes, a reticulation issue or a sewerage problem.

When water is visible, it can mean extensive damage has already occurred.

Do you need a plumber? Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts when it comes to plumbing maintenance and emergencies. They have the expertise, tools and equipment required to assess and repair your plumbing problems.

Call the team today in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Dunsborough/Busselton on 9759 1317 for trustworthy advice on all your plumbing needs and a FREE quote to have your plumbing issue repaired.

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