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How Can a Bunbury Plumbing Expert Help Me?

A plumber does many different tasks for households and homeowners that assist with making sure your plumbing and hot water systems are running effectively. While fixing the toilet is a common task that you hear about plumbers handling, there are many other reasons to get in touch with a licensed plumbing professional as well.

Ensure Functioning Water Pipes

Burst pipes, blocked drains and issues in your systems can cause big problems for your home, and they can be very costly too!

An experienced plumber can not only fix your pipes when you have an emergency but can also be an integral part of keeping your water systems functioning to their best ability. Even if you are not sure what the problem in your pipes may be, having an expert on hand to assess and assist you in discovering the issue as well as repairing it can be a lifesaver. Water bills are expensive, and even more unpleasant when you aren’t actually using the water you have spent because it is leaking or blocked somewhere in your pipes.

Assist with Plumbing in Household Renovations

If you are renovating an ensuite, bathroom, kitchen or other area in your house that is involved with water and plumbing, it is recommended you have a professional plumber to help you. Plumbing is not nearly as straightforward as you might think and it is imperative that you have an expert handle the replacement of old water pipes, giving you new basins, sinks, taps and plumbing fixtures, and moving or installing your new toilets. Remodeling your house is a fantastic venture, but you want to ensure that it is done in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Hot Water System Installation and Replacement

The right hot water unit for you will depend on many factors; the size, location and type of your home being one, as well as the size of your family and the kind of lifestyle you lead. If you are getting a new and/or replacing an old hot water system in your home, a consultation and quote from a professional will help you make the right decision. Many plumbers also offer free quotes, so this is a great way to get an idea of what you want – and to get it safely installed and running when you have made your decision.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are Your Plumbing and Gas Experts in Bunbury.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the local experts in the plumbing industry you can trust. Our range of services includes assistance with your plumbing, gas and hot water. We pride themselves on offering a friendly, reliable and professional service to Bunbury and the South West.

Call the team on 9791 1608 today for a free quote.

The Importance of Servicing Your Gas Heater Before Winter

Gas heaters are a staple of many households and especially in colder months. Getting your gas heater serviced every year before winter arrives is an excellent idea for all homeowners to keep your house comfortable and functioning without any risk. While you can regularly clean a gas heater yourself, servicing should only be done by a professional plumbing or gas heating expert.

How Do I Know My Gas Heater Needs Servicing?
What Parts of a Gas Heater Need to be Serviced?
Only Use a Professional, Licensed Gas Fitter to Service Your Gas Heater

How Do I Know My Gas Heater Needs Servicing?

While a lot of symptoms of a faulty gas heater can be hard for an ordinary person to detect, there are certain issues that are easy to spot. When you turn on your gas heater, it may have some obvious differences that can signify a bigger problem. Some faults are hard to detect therefore a service is a wise choice regardless however, if you find any faults do not delay contacting your local gas heating expert for advice and a fix.

What Parts of a Gas Heater Need to be Serviced?

A professional and qualified gas heating expert will give your gas heater a full service. This includes hose and connection inspections for any issues, checking the age of the heater, and the heater itself. Gas heaters have a general lifespan of around 15 years, but this can change and the best thing to do is make sure to get an expert gas fitter’s opinion on your system. It is recommended to have them serviced yearly before winter arrives.

Only Use a Professional, Licensed Gas Fitter to Service Your Gas Heater

Something like carbon monoxide leaks can be hard to detect because the poisonous gas is colourless, tasteless, and odourless – but it can be fatal. A licensed gas fitter is trained and qualified to check and assess your gas appliances to make sure they are safe and working efficiently.

Get Your Gas Heater Serviced by the Experts at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Today.

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 gas heater is ready for its service or you have any other plumbing, gas or hot water issues, call the team for expert advice on (08) 9791 1608.

Install a low flow shower head to save water!

Water saving tips

Save water, use a timer and take shorter showers!

How long do you spend in the shower? Some of us may find it comforting to spend too much time in the shower and that’s normal. Isn’t a nice, long shower can help alleviate your stress? However, if you’re spending too much time maybe you should install a low flow shower head!

Wouldn’t it be great if you can shower all you want anytime of the day without feeling guilty that you are using too much water instead of saving? In times like ours today, it is important that we know how to save water – starting from your bathroom! Installing a low flow shower head is proven to be effective in regulating your water usage when showering. It helps in:

Conserving water
Reducing energy usage
Protecting the environment

By installing one today, you’ll need less energy to heat your shower and therefore reduce your bills while saving water too. Need a plumbing services? Call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) – where you can save water and lower your water heating costs!

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 .

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,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.

3 Signs Your Washing Machine Hose Needs to be Replaced

A common plumbing tip shared with homeowners is to check your washing machine hoses regularly for damage. While a damaged washing machine hose may not seem like a big problem, the result of the hose breaking can be. Imagine filling the washing machine with clothes, starting the washing cycle, leaving home and expecting to come home to freshly clean clothes however, you come home to a flooded laundry or worse still home. This could become a reality if your washing machine hose breaks. Reduce the risk of damage if your washing machine does break by turning off your washing machines taps when not using your washing machine or going away on holidays.

Read on to learn 3 signs your washing machine hose needs replacing including:

Age
Damage
Leaking Water

Age

If your washing machine hose is more than a few years old be sure to check it regularly for any sign of damage. If the hose is showing any signs of wear or tear then consider having it replaced for peace of mind it won’t break.

Damage

When inspecting your washing machine hose, be on the lookout for any damage. This can include seeing or feeling any bubbles, cracks, rust or kinks. A damaged hose can burst at any time which can result in water freely flowing from the hose into your laundry and home.

Leaking Water

When inspecting your washing machine hose be on the lookout for any water leaking, even if it is the smallest drip. Just as dripping taps waste precious water, so does a leaking hose. It may be the hose itself that is leaking or the connection that is leaking.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water for all your plumbing needs

Does your washing machine hose need to be replaced? Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ for all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs. Servicing Bunbury, and the South West, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts.

Call the team in Bunbury on 9791 1608 for friendly, reliable and trusted service.

How Can I Save Water Inside My Home?

Water is a luxury that has become part of our daily lives. From taking a shower to brushing our teeth, to drinking, water is an important part of our daily lives.

It is important we all do our part to save water in and around the home. Small changes can make a big difference and it is important we all have a water wise mindset. With a few simple changes, we can all do our part to conserve water.

Read on to learn 3 ways you can save water inside your home including:

Laundry
Bathing
Dishes

Laundry

Save water in your laundry by ensuring you have a full load before washing clothes. Most washing machines have adjustable settings. The heavy-duty soil setting can use more water and extends wash time. For most loads, the normal settings will do. Choose the appropriate water level setting, small, medium or large, for the load if that’s how your machine works. This feature automatically determines the load size and the amount of water needed.

Bathing

Generally, taking a shower uses less water than a full bath. As lovely as a long shower to start or end the day is, it’s important to keep shower times to a minimum. Start the timer as you jump in the shower and when it goes off you know it’s time to jump out. Further reduce your water usage by using a low flow showerhead.

Dishes

Whether washing dishes by hand or using a dishwasher, there are ways you can minimise your water usage. To remove a build up of food, soak dishes rather than scrubbing with the water freely flowing. When using a dishwasher, run full loads of dishes only and install an energy star high efficiency model to save water and energy.

For all your plumbing needs, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in plumbing, gas fitting and hot water solutions in the South West. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, efficient and reliable service to new and regular customers.

Call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas today on 08 9791 1608.

What Not to Flush Down a Toilet

If your toilet paper supply has or does run low, it’s important to know what can and can’t be flushed. Toilets can easily block and a blocked toilet at your home or business is not only an inconvenience, but can quickly become a smelly and unpleasant experience if it begins to overflow. Blockages in our wastewater system can be extremely difficult to repair and if these blockages aren’t cleared in treatment plants, they can end up in our waterways.

You may be surprised to learn just a few items that should not be flushed down a toilet include:

Flushable Wipes
Baby Wipes
Serviettes
Paper Towel

Flushable Wipes

When you think of what can cause a toilet to block, the first object to come to mind wouldn’t be a product labelled ‘flushable’. The past few years has seen a rise in the number of pipes being blocked and plumbing issues caused by wipes being flushed down toilets. The best way to dispose of wipes is in the bin. Yes! Even if they are labelled ‘flushable’

Baby Wipes

Baby wipes are often branded or assumed to be ‘flushable’ thinking they will dissolve in water. Plumbers disagree. One or two baby wipes flushed down the toilet may not cause an issue, but as baby wipes continue to be flushed, they build up causing a nasty blockage.

Serviettes

Serviettes are other common culprits of a blocked toilet. Whether serviettes are made from cloth or paper, they don’t break down the same way toilet paper does. The result, clumps of serviettes form in pipes and lead to plumbing issues.

Paper Towel

Paper towel and toilet paper are both made of paper, so why should paper towel not be flushed? Paper towel isn’t made to dissolve quickly and easily in water like toilet paper is. You will notice paper towel is thicker and made to absorb water without breaking down.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot are your local plumbing professionals and available for plumbing emergencies 24/7

If you have a blocked toilet at your home or business and need it inspected and repaired, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts.

Call us today to discover why we are known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ in Bunbury on 9791 1608.

Why Is There No Water Coming from My Taps?

Tap Problems Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water & Gas

If you turn on taps in or outside your home to discover a dribble or no water at all, there can be many culprits as to the reason why. If the issue is only with one tap, a minor plumbing issue may be the cause. If the issue is with several or all the taps in your home, and your neighbours don’t have the same problem, then it could indicate a more extensive issue.

Read on to learn 3 reasons why there could be no water coming from your taps including:

Hot Water System Issue
Blocked or Leaking Pipe
Damaged or Broken Washer

Hot Water System Issue

If the issue of no water coming from taps is only with hot water taps, your hot water system could be damaged. A hot water system like all other appliances around the home should be regularly inspected and repaired to remain in good working order. Common reasons for a hot water system to not be working include a build up of sediment, rust and leaks.

Blocked or Leaking Pipe

A blocked or leaking plumbing pipe are common culprits for water no longer freely flowing from taps. As a leak becomes larger, it can lower the water pressure to the point it stops water free flowing completely. The same occurs with blocked pipes. As a blockage continues to build, it can eventually stop water flowing through your pipes hence no water coming from one or several taps.

Damaged or Broken Washer

Damaged or broken washers are common culprits of leaking taps however can also cause a taps water supply to stop completely. If one or several taps in your home need washers replacing, remember to ensure the task it done correctly using the right tools. DIY washer replacement that is not done correctly can lead to further issues and repairs in the future.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local plumbing professionals for all your plumbing, hot water and gas needs

The Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas team of professional plumbers and qualified gas fitters have the correct tools, equipment and experience with all aspects of plumbing. They take pride in their work to ensure all plumbing is installed and repaired correctly. The team offer fast, effective and honest workmanship and are known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

Call the team in Bunbury on 9791 1608.

Who Can I Call in a Plumbing Emergency in Bunbury and the South West?

Our households or businesses plumbing being in good working order is something we take for granted, therefore when a plumbing emergency arises it can be an inconvenience and cause unwanted stress and worry.

If you experience a plumbing emergency, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are experts in all areas of plumbing, hot water and gas in both residential and commercial properties and are your first point of call for plumbing emergencies.

Read on to learn 5 plumbing emergencies that Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can assist with including:

Hot Water Issues
Burst Water Pipe
Overflowing Toilet
Blocked Drains
Leaking Septic Tank

Hot Water Issues

Turning on your hot water tap to be greeted with cold water can cause stress and inconvenience your household or workplace. Hot water is a luxury most homes rely on and don’t want to do without. Having your hot water system repaired and in good working order will eradicate any extra stress and inconvenience to your household or workplace.

Burst Water Pipe

A burst water pipe spells disaster and can cause expensive and extensive damage in and around your home. This plumbing emergency needs to be rectified immediately before it affects the foundations of your house and employing a registered plumber is a requirement of your insurance to ensure the job is done correctly.

Overflowing Toilet

A blocked or overflowing toilet is certainly an unpleasant plumbing problem. Not only can the smell be unpleasant, but it can cause damage too to your home. If your toilet is blocked and the bowl is full, avoid using the toilet and prioritise calling a plumber.

Blocked Drains

There are numerous causes of blocked drains including tree roots, foreign objects entering the piping system and cracked seals due to age. Plumbers have the correct tools and equipment to clear out blocked drains quickly and safely to have your plumbing back in good working order again.

Leaking Septic Tanks

Some properties still operate on their own septic tank. A major indicator that your septic tank has sprung a leak or needs emptying is if the ground that covers it, such as the lawn or sand, is soggy and wet.

Mainline Plumbing are your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ and available 24/7 in plumbing emergencies.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been servicing the Bunbury community for over 40 years. The team pride themselves on quality customer service and exceptional, cost effective solutions to your plumbing, hot water and gas requirements. Call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) today.

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