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.

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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!).

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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 (Bunbury)
or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) 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.

What to do if I have a blocked drain?

Blocked drains driving you mad?
A damaged or collapsed drain won’t work properly; it runs the risk of leakage water or sewage into your home. Did you know that there could be a simple solution to your problems? There are many reasons behind the damage and the blockage – one that our experts can deal with. Here at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas, whether it is blocked toilets or drains, our plumbers can fix it!

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We all know that it doesn’t take much to end up with a blocked drain, especially in the bathroom. With a combo of hair and toothpaste – it’s never going to be a happy ending. However, it always seems to happen when you’re planning that big party or having visitors staying over.

Is your drain showing any of these signs?

Water is draining very slowly
The water is beginning to back up out of the sink drain
The water in the toilet bubbles when you run the tap
Gurgling noises are coming from the drains
There’s a smell of decaying food wafting from the kitchen sink
There are pools of water forming near a sink or the bath

At the first signs of a slowing drain, be sure to call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas. Don’t wait until it’s a major block! We’ll be there in no time.

Sometimes you can clear the drain yourself. Turn the tap on and partially fill the sink with water. Using a plunger, work it up and down several times, remove and repeat a few more times. If it’s a double sink that you’re working on – one of the drains will need to be plugged off.

All too hard? Call our plumbing professionals at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas. Day or night – we will be waiting for your call.

Things to avoid putting down your sink

Grease! It only hardens up and then sticks inside your drain. Empty your leftover grease and fat into a container and dispose of, ensuring none of it goes down your sink.
Coffee is another one. The coffee grounds can stick together and become backed up in your drain and can cause serious issues.
Egg shells. They create a granular waste that connects to other forms of waste, making it difficult for the piping in the drain.
Anything absorbent. Such items as segments of paper towels to cotton balls will absorb everything and will only add weight to the system.

Fortunately, many of these items can be placed into your household compost and can easily end up in your garden.

Another tip too! In future, stay away from chemical drain cleaners. They might seem like a quick fix, but they are very harsh and have been known to cause corrosion to your pipes.

Mainline Plumbing for all of your plumbing needs

Whether it’s a problem with your hot water, plumbing or gas – call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas every time. We operate 24 hours of the day and 7 days a week. We have the experience and the know how. We believe in respect, integrity and customer focus.

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas always arrive on time for your total peace of mind. Give us a call today for all of your plumbing needs on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Getting Your Gas Appliances Checked Can Save Lives

Did you know you can get your gas appliances tested?

Gas appliances need to be maintained and checked from time to time. Heaters, hot water systems, and stoves should be checked by a licensed gas fitter to have sure that they are not leaking, carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by leaking gas appliances.

Why Do I Need a Licensed Gas Fitter to Check My Appliances?

Carbon monoxide leaks are very hard to detect because the poisonous gas is colourless, tasteless, and odourless. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal and can be avoided by having your appliances checked.

A licensed gas fitter is trained and qualified to check and test your gas appliances to make sure they are safe and working efficiently. Plus, they can fix any gas leaks.

What are the Symptoms of Gas Poisoning

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness tiredness, nausea and vomiting.

Gas Appliances and Rental Properties

It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure all gas appliance are working, maintained and are safe.

How to Get Your Gas Appliance Tested

Simple, call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas; we have a team of plumbers who are licenced and experienced gas fitters. Call today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) and will have any problems sorted for you quickly and cost effectively.

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