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3 Plumbing Checks to Perform Before Christmas Visitors Arrive

The holiday season is here at last, with family and friends gathering for Christmas celebrations around Bunbury and the South West.

If you are hosting extra visitors in your home over the holiday season, you want to be sure that your plumbing can cope. Toilets, bathrooms and other areas in your home can all have issues if not checked regularly, and you don’t want to have any problems on the day of your get-togethers. Here are 3 handy christmas plumbing tips to make sure that you have everything in working order for the holidays, courtesy of Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas;

Clear Blocked Drains
Inspect Toilets for Issues
Ensure Hot Water Systems are in Good Working Order

Clear Blocked Drains

While a necessary task, we don’t often think about clearing our drains when they get blocked. This is a common christmas plumbing issue that many people face, but it can become an unpleasant issue when guests arrive. Clearing drains can sometimes be done yourself using a variety of ways. However, if the drain is significantly blocked by something that is causing more problems or you need to clean sewage or drain blockages, the best thing to do is call a plumbing expert to fix the issue.

Inspect Toilets for Issues

Over the holiday period your toilet might be getting used more than normal therefore any issues with a toilet should be solved sooner rather than later. Keep an eye out for any leaks. A leaking toilet may have symptoms such as sewerage odours or constant noise coming from the toilet, even when not in use. You may also want to have a closer look at your water bills to see if there are higher costs than usual.

Leaving a leaking or otherwise damaged toilet alone can become a costly and unpleasant expense therefore if you suspect that there are issues with your plumbing, contacting a plumber to investigate should be your next option.

Ensure Hot Water Systems are in Good Working Order

Hot water is considered an essential by most households, especially when having visitors.

Holiday guests will probably be using your shower and bathing facilities if they are staying over, so checking the plumbing in your bathrooms is a good way to prepare for the season. Check that hot water is flowing from your taps when you turn them on – if you are getting only cold water, that is a sign that your hot water system is out of order.

Small leaks from your hot water system are normal. However, an excessive amount of water leaking from your hot water system may suggest that there is a bigger issue at hand.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are Your Local Experts in All Areas of Plumbing in Bunbury and the South West.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local choice in plumbing and can assist you during the holiday season with any christmas plumbing or hot water issues that may arise. If you need any help with your drains, toilets, pipes or hot water, get in touch with the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. We offer a 24/7 service in plumbing emergencies.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Gas stove Gas appliances can be high risk household items and need to be maintained and checked from time to time by a professional. Whilst you may think it may be simple enough to pop onto your DIY list, heaters, hot water systems, and stoves should be checked by a licensed gas fitter to make sure that they are not leaking carbon monoxide.

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 and maintained by a professional gas fitter from Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. Our licensed gas fitters are trained and qualified to check and test your gas appliances to make sure they are safe and working efficiently, as well as being equipped to repair gas leaks straight away.

What are the Symptoms of Gas Poisoning?

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include:

Headaches
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Unexplained lethargy

Gas Appliances and Rental Properties

It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure all gas appliance are working, maintained and are safe. If you suspect a gas leak, or know that an inspection has not been carried out on your gas appliances for some time, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

How to Get Your Gas Appliance Tested

Simply call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas; we have a team of plumbers who are also licenced and experienced gas fitters. Your local choice in professional gas inspection and fitting, the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas will not only ensure your home and appliances are safe for your family, but carry out our services with efficiency and safety.

For all your gas, plumbing and hot water requirements around the South West, from Bunbury to Dunsborough, Collie to Margaret River, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608 in Bunbury or 9759 1317 in Dunsborough.

A Gas Leak is Serious and Dangerous – Do you know how to identify a Gas Leak?

A suspected gas leak can cause panic and distress for home, business and property owners and rightly so. A damaged gas pipe can result in a dangerous and potentially life threatening gas leak. Dial before you Dig is a referral service giving information on locating underground utilities anywhere in Australia.

Both home and business owners must take on the responsibility of reminding builders and contractors working at their home, business or property to use this service before beginning any excavation work. This will not only ensure safety for everyone, but also prevent you or your business receiving a penalty for causing damage to a gas supply line due to a lack of diligence.

Do you know how to identify a gas leak? Here are just a few of the signs to look out for:

A Whistling or Hissing Sound Around A Gas Appliance
Smell of Rotten Eggs
Dying Vegetation
Higher Than Normal Gas Bills

A Whistling or Hissing Sound Around A Gas Appliance

A whistling or hissing sound in your home, particularly around a gas appliance, is a strong sign of a gas leak and an urgent call to a professional is required.

Smell of Rotten Eggs

Natural gas doesn’t have any smell, so for safety purposes, a component that smells like rotten eggs is added. This smell is easily identified and certainly hard to ignore.

Dying Vegetation

Plant life can wither and die for a variety of reasons (the most obvious being when we forget to water them!) However if your plants are near a gas line and despite being given plenty of TLC are still dying, this can indicate a gas leak.

Higher Than Normal Gas Bills

It is possible for leaks to be hidden from our senses, leaving dangerous gas leaking silently. If this is the case, your gas bill may be higher than normal. If you suspect this is the case, time to call in a professional.

If you suspect a gas leak then safety is imperative! Call a professional and take the following safety measures:

Evacuate the area and keep everyone at a safe distance
Do not use any electrical equipment near it, including mobile phones
Do not smoke or light fire (this includes candles)
Do not try to fix the leak yourself
Get away from the leak and call for help immediately

Need a Qualified Gas Fitter?

If you are unsure call anyway. Prevention is better than cure in all gas and plumbing areas. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your professionals and available for emergencies 24/7.

To have your home, business or property inspected for potential gas leaks call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas who are your local experts. They are the trusted name in the industry and service the South West area with two locations. Call the team in Bunbury on 97911608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 97591317 for all your gas and plumbing needs.

Who can I get to fix my Gas Leak?

Gas work by Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Bunbury Gas is a very distinctive smell and if smelt it should not be ignored and be actioned appropriately.

Whether you have a Gas hot water, stoves or heating it is best to have these items checked by a licenced Gas professional who can make sure the right tagging is done and all safety policies are adhered to.

It is good knowledge to know how to turn off your Gas at the mains until a gas specialist arrives, if you are not sure where or how to do this contact a plumbing professional.

Keeping appliances and supply systems in good working order is vital to the health and protection of you and your family.

What are the key steps to maintaining Gas

Regular Maintenance
Contracting Professionals
Education

Regular Maintenance

A sure way to make sure your appliances and gas pipes are all in good working order is to contact a professional gas fitter who can do scheduled checks on the products of your home. Even though gas maintenance is a great safety process it is also a good way to save on higher bills for the future.

Contracting Professionals

When it comes to dealing with Gas, there is no DIY option unless you have a qualification next to your name as a Professional Gas Fitter. Playing with Gas can be dangerous if you are not sure what you are looking for, leaving it to the experienced licensed professionals is the best option.

Education

Some great education for yourself when you have Gas facilities in your home would be to find out where your gas meter box is situated. Find out how you can turn it off if a suspected leak was detected. Ensure you have the contact details for the professional Gas specialist at easy access.

Need Inspections and Maintenance Done at Your Property?

Inspections and Maintenance will save on larger repairs that may need to be done in the future.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot water Gas are the trusted name in the plumbing industry and will protect you from your Gas emergencies.
Contact the Team today at Bunbury 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough 9759 1317.

Who Can Fix the Leak Under My Sink?

sink If you have found a leak under your sink, it is best to clear out any stock in the cupboard and see if you can locate the area where the water is coming from. Whether it is slow or a faster flowing leak it is best to protect your cupboard space sooner than later.

When dealing with the leak it is important to find it and stop it at the source and if you are not able to repair the area yourself you can contact a professional plumber who can fix the problem for you.

Repairing the leak could be as simple as retightening a hose or a connection. If your not sure where exactly the leak is coming from, dry the pipes and hoses with some paper towel and then going over the pipes again with dry a towel will usually show the areas.

Several Areas You Could Experience a Leak Are:

Supply or Valve
Drain
Rim or Tap Base

Supply or Valve

Most sinks have a connection from the sink to the water supply and sometimes leaks can appear at the shut off valves.

Drain

To test your drain for leaking, fill sink with water and then when releasing the plug, inspect all pipes and hoses connecting to the drain.

Rim or Tap Base

The rim is the part of the basin that rests on the counter top and if water is leaking from there and onto the counter tops you will want to protect your counter for further damage occurring. Check underneath the counter and see if there are any possible leaks coming from pipe work and protect where possible and ring a professional plumber for further assistance.

Small plumbing issues can become issues if not attended to swiftly if in doubt contact a professional plumber is they will be able to not only source the problem but will ensure the area is fixed correctly so the area will be protected for future purposes.

Who to Contact For All Your Leaks and Plumbing Needs With Your Sinks?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas of course, we have 2 locations in Bunbury and Dunsborough.

When you have an emergency or would like assistance with your plumbing contact the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas today at Bunbury 9791 1608 or Busselton / Dunsborough 9759 1317 available 24/7 the trusted name in plumbing.

Leaking Gas Pipes Could Be an Accident Waiting to Happen

Gas leak When it comes to gas pipes and appliances it is vitally important that pipes and elements are kept in perfect working order so that there won’t be a potential problem down the track.

If you are getting new appliances installed or renovation work is going to be constructed around gas lines, before any work takes place, contact a professional Gas fitter who can ensure that the safety rules and regulations are met for your protection, this is not a job that should be attempted by DIY.

Gas service pipelines are buried underground and contacting “Dial before you dig” is a referral service to contact before works are to be carried out, to let you know where gas lines will be.

What to do if you suspect a Gas leak?

Check your mailbox
Flick the switch
Put out all naked flames
Contact a Professional Gas Fitter

Check your mailbox

If your local gas company is doing works in the area they place a notification card in your letterbox of time maintenance checks are being carried out and approximate time of completion.

Flick the switch

If you have noticed a smell of rotten eggs or can hear a hissing sound coming from an appliance or dust blowing out randomly from the grounds surface. Turn off all switches to the appliances and at the gas meter box as soon as possible.

Put out all naked flames

Gas Stove This is a rule for all flames alike, open fires, candles or any kind of heating element. Gas leaks can be hard to detect if you’re not sure what you are looking for and especially hard to see, so to maintain your safety, keep all flames out until the all clear is given from a professional gas fitter.

Contact a Professional Gas Fitter

Gas Leaks if not noticed in time can be a serious problem and could also be fatal. To ensure your safety and the safety of others in your environment Contact a professional when it comes to all maintenance and Installations.

Need more information on your Gas Products?

Contact the Team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot water and Gas today Bunbury 9791 1608 or Dunsborough 9759 1317.

What does Gas smell like?

Natural Gas has no taste and is actually odourless. When you smell the scent of “Rotten Eggs” this is an additive called mercaptan. This has been added to make people aware that if smelt you have a gas leak somewhere. There are natural gas detectors that you can have installed for added safety.

If a gas leak is suspected, action by shutting off the gas at the mains straight away. If you feel that the levels of gases are too strong in your environment of housing, take yourself to an area of safety and contact a professional gas fitter and installer.

Gas leaks should not be investigated by anyone other than professionals. The best thing to do is keep yourself and people in the facility safe until expertise arrive who are better equipped to handle the situation.

Be prepared to evacuate if the following happens

Bushes or shrubs look like they have died suddenly
Gas Smell and flames near by
The sound of hissing
Gas is Switched off unexpectantly

Bushes or shrubs look like they have died suddenly

If your bushes and shrubs have died suddenly in a particular area this could be a cause of a leak underneath the surface or the base of your home.

Gas smell and flames near by

Gas Stove If you smell “Rotten Eggs” and there are flames near by leave immediately and switch off at mains and contact the professionals.

The Sound of Hissing

The sound of hissing could be of a gas leak don’t try and source where it is coming from just take yourself outdoors and switch off at the main source and contact a professional gas fitter.

Gas is Switched off unexpectantly

If your Gas has switched off unexpectantly, check your mailbox for notification from your gas company or contact them directly to find out if there is a problem in the area.

For All Things Gas

All Gas maintenance and installs, require a professional Gas fitter as gas problems can be fatal.

When it comes to the safety of you and your family, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot water and Gas have you covered. Call the Team today at Bunbury 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough 9759 1317.

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