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

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.

Plumbing problems can cause a lot of stress in your household, especially if you leave them for too long before calling in the professionals. As most homeowners aren’t qualified plumbers with knowledge on how to repair major plumbing problems, the best course of action is always to contact a skilled tradesman to rectify the problem before it becomes costly, some plumbing problems can be nipped in the bud whilst you wait for the plumbers to arrive.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have provided the South West with reliable, friendly and highly skilled service for almost 40 years, assisting with all types of plumbing, gas and hot water problems, maintenance and repair. Whether it be a leaking toilet, a major burst pipe or a full replacement of your plumbing system, you can be assured that Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas carry the skills and experience to ensure the job is done professionally and on budget every time.

Some jobs that can be managed by the home owner whilst you wait for the experts include:

• Blocked Toilets
• Leaking and/or Not Flushing Toilets
• Blocked Drains

Blocked Toilets

Has your toilet started to fill up too high when you flush and not draining quickly? Statistics show that blocked toilets are the top residential plumbing problem and can be quickly eased whilst waiting for the professionals.

You can temporarily fix the blockage by gloving up and removing the excess water form the toilet with a cup and bucket. Place a rubber plunger in the bottom of the toilet bowl and plunge gently at first to avoid being splashed with water. Plunge more forcefully, once the hole is sealed and hopefully, the plunging forces the water down the pipe and dislodges the blockage.

Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix for unblocking your toilet. Most often, the problem will reoccur so further investigation down the pipes is required by an expert such as Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

Leaking and/or Not Flushing Toilets

Apart from blockages, there are other toilet issues that you may experience, such as it not flushing properly or leaking from the base of the toilet itself. If there’s a pool of water near your toilet, the mechanisms for the inflow and outflow may have started to deteriorate and they often need replacing. This is not a job that you should try out your DIY skills on.

If your toilet is not flushing, it could be that the cistern hasn’t filled before flushing, the buttons are out of kilter or possibly the cistern itself is faulty. You can check this yourself by opening the cistern lid to see if the mechanism is working correctly. If it appears to be slow to fill, check that there isn’t anything obstructing the valve that triggers the tank to fill and remove it cautiously. Be sure to replace the lid carefully, so that that buttons are lined up correctly over the mechanism. However, don’t keep tampering with it if the problem continues, as it more than likely will become a bigger problem.

Blocked Drains

Whilst most homeowners turn to a caustic agent to pour down the drain to loosen any blockages, this will usually result in more build up further down the line or worse, the blockage backwashing back up into the sink, shower, toilet or bath. The accumulation of all that hair, oil, grease, dirt and foreign objects will eventually need to be professionally removed, but you can opt for some home remedies to ease the pressure on the pipes before the plumbers arrive. Best advice – lay off the water running until Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can assist.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas for all your plumbing problems

With no penalty rates or call out fees and availability 24/7 for emergencies throughout the South West, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local choice for all of your hot water, plumbing or gas needs, contact Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) or call in and see us at 144 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury.