Life is all about the little surprises and when it comes to household plumbing, surprises are often unexpected, unwanted and can cause a lot of stress. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & 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 any emergencies that arise.

Just some of the emergencies that Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas can assist with include:

• Hot Water Problems
• Burst Pipe
• Blocked Toilet/Drains
• Leaking Septic Tank
• Water Damage

Hot Water Problems

There is nothing more uncomfortable than a freezing cold shower on a cold morning when your hot water system has broken down. It affects the entire family and is not restricted to the bathroom; dishes need hot water to be washed in and laundry may need hot water for effective cleaning too. Getting your hot water system repaired and working again quickly and professionally will eradicate any extra stress and ensure the family home is kept running smoothly, as well as complying with any warranties on your existing hot water unit.

Burst 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.

Blocked Toilet / Drains

It’s not just about the bad smell when your toilet and drains are blocked, but the damage it can cause if not fixed sooner than later. Plumbers have the correct tools and equipment to clear out blocked drains quickly and safely, without ending up with water all over the floor of your home or having to reach your own arms into a smelly drain.

Leaking Septic Tanks

Although the conversion to deep water sewage has been rapid and well received, some properties still operate on their own septic tank. The major indicator that your tank has sprung a leak or needs emptying is the ground that covers it. If the lawn or sand that covers your septic tank is soggy and wet, call your plumber immediately to inspect your tanks for cracks or if it needs draining.

Water Damage

If your wall looks like it has a disease, with bubbles in the paint or plaster and flaking off in small chunks, chances are there is water trapped in the wall cavity that is causing damage to the interior and exterior of your house walls. Plumbers can trace the source of the leak and advise the best course of action for this common issue to be repaired before further, more expensive damage can be done.

Who Can I Call When I Have A Plumbing Emergency?

Not only does employing a licensed plumber give you peace of mind, it is also a legal and insurance requirement. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas do not have call out fees or after hour penalty rates for emergencies and offer a guarantee for same day service for all plumbing and gas emergencies. They 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 & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today, 24 / 7 every day of the year.

Hallelujah!! Spring weather is finally here, and with the start of the new season comes spring cleaning! Whilst your home and garden are the first areas that come to mind for the big overhaul, your pipes and drainage systems will benefit from a bit of TLC too.

Plumbing Prevention Is Much Better (And Cheaper) Than Cure!

Checking your plumbing for areas that may need maintenance and/or repairs is important to ensure it is efficient for the summer months, where water is typically in heavy use. Any major issues can be addressed now to ensure you don’t run out of water when you need it most.

Some quick and simple Spring Plumbing tips include:

• Check taps for drips and leaks. Replace washers if needed.
• Check toilets for hidden leaks using the food colour test – add 10 drops of food colouring to the upper tank; if the toilet is leaking, the colour will appear in the bowl within 10-20 minutes.
• Check and unclog strainers over drains.
• Inspect toilet bowl for cracks.
• Make sure your toilets flush properly – aren’t filling too high or draining too slow.
• Check your temperature setting on your hot water unit.
• Drain your hot water unit to flush out corrosion and sediment.
• Check exposed pipes under laundry troughs and bathroom sinks for leaks or corrosion.
• Check yard drains, gutters and downpipe spouts for dead leaves and debris that may have become stuck with the rain over winter.
• Check outside hoses and taps for leaks, cracks or damage.

Need Help With Your Plumbing?

These tips are brought to you by Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas to assist you in preparing your plumbing for the warmer months ahead. The team at Mainline are more than happy to provide professional advice, with almost 40 years experience servicing Bunbury and surrounds. For all your plumbing, hot water and gas needs, Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas is your local choice, so call today
on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

One of the biggest, and sneakiest wasters of water in your home is your toilet. Water is a precious resource that needs to be conserved and used wisely and as many of us know, water leaks lead to big water bills. You may have only one, or you may have 2 or 3, but that sneaky little necessity that sits so unsuspectingly in your bathroom or laundry (or even in a room of its own) can be costing you more money than you think.

Leaking toilets are usually not really noticeable until the problem is quite significant, in which time has passed and you have already lost a fair amount of water and added to your water costs. As toilets are one of the most water-intensive fixtures in your house, it is thought that you may be losing up to 750L per day if your loo is leaking.

Toilet Problems?

The most common toilet problems include:

• Phantom Flushes – water trickling into the bowl after it has been flushed. This water continues to run for a long period of time, if not stopping at all.
• Water Tank Trickles – water trickling into the tank at the top of the toilet.
• Slow Bowl – a sign a blocked pipe or a problem further down the ‘line’.
• Leaky Seals – noticeable when hard water spots and corrosion or moisture is present around the pipe seals.

The prevalence of hard water in newer housing estates and the presence of more chemicals in our community water supply contributes significantly to the wear and tear of our home fixtures, especially if they are made of plastic, rubber or metal. Rust and sediment forms easily on metal, allowing the fixture to become brittle and break easily, as with plastic and rubber.

Who to Call About Your Leaking Toilet?

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and gas have almost 40 years experience in plumbing in the South West. They have the knowledge, tools and expertise to install, repair and/or maintain your plumbing and can offer great advice when it comes to saving money on your water bill. Give Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water a call today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Remember we also do emergencies 24/ 7 every day of the year including public holidays, Christmas and Easter. “Who you gonna call?” Your trusted plumbing professionals Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water.

The cause for your wall’s new complexion may be contributed to a few factors, however the main culprit is usually water damage. Water damage occurs to interior walls when a plumbing pipe is leaking significantly and water is sitting in your wall cavity. It usually presents at the bottom of the wall in a corner, the best place for water to drip down and pool inside the wall and generally in the room opposite.

If your bedroom shares a common wall with your bathroom and your pipes are leaking, you will likely find the damage appearing on the wall behind your bedroom door. Similar if your bathroom comes off the hallway; bubbles, peeling paint and rust will appear at the base of the door frame in the hallway. If you touch these ripples, the paint, and sometimes plaster, will come away quite easily and the flooring, especially carpet, will start to collect the moisture and become water damaged as well.

Water damage is a serious issue and needs to be addressed before the entire wall needs to be stripped back and re-plastered. Your best course of action includes:

• Call Your Plumber Immediately
• Minimise the Use of The Wet Area
• Check Your Insurance

Call your Plumber Immediately

When it comes to pipes, the only person you need to call is your plumber. Not only is it a legal requirement, it is a cost-effective choice to get the problem fixed before it becomes expensive and inconvenient. Plumbers have the knowledge and the tools to locate the leak and determine just how much damage has been done, as well as expertise in fixing the problem efficiently and professionally.

Minimise the Use of That Wet Area

Before the wall can be repaired, it needs to dry out completely. Secondary damage is imminent when water damage has already presented itself in the form of a bubbling, peeling wall, with mould forming and growing rapidly within 24-28 hours of water sitting in a moist, warm spot. Mould growth can present serious health risks and cause further damage to extended areas. Rust can also appear on metal door frames, which will also spread rapidly if the source of the constant moisture is not removed.

Check Your Insurance

Water damage to walls and flood damage caused by faulty appliances or severe weather conditions are different issues and are treated as such on your insurance policy. Any water damage that occurs due to lack of maintenance or gradual leaks may not be included in your policy. Double check the fine print to make sure you are covered, as hard water in many suburbs is a contributing factor to leaking pipes and this issue is becoming more common, even in newer homes.

Who Can Help Me with My Water Damaged Wall?

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are your local specialists when it comes to plumbing maintenance and emergencies. They can assess the problem and give you a competitive quote to fix the issue before it becomes a major problem. Call the team today 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) for friendly advice for all your plumbing needs.

Whilst it’s not always the most popular topic of conversation, the toilet is one of the most essential working appliances in your home. Everybody uses it and when problems arise with it, everybody knows about it. Gone are the days of trotting out to the back garden in the freezing cold or pouring rain to sit amongst the flies and mosquitos to get the job done, however the marvels of modern day technology are of little benefit when your plumbing is faulty and you’ve got a toilet emergency. Calling in a professional is always advisable to fix any kind of plumbing issue as they carry the right insurances and tools for the job at hand.

The most common problems with toilets include:

• Leaks
• Blockages
• Not Flushing/Partial Flushing
• Overflowing
• Sounds in other drains when flushing

Leaks

The most common causes of a leaking toilet (water running from the tank at the top into the bowl at the bottom) is the toilet flapper failing to form a tight seal around the valve. The best way to check if your toilet is leaking from the tank is to remove the toilet lid, drop at least 10 drops of food colouring into the water at the top and wait 10-15 minutes. If the colour drips into the bowl, you’ve got a leak.

Blockages

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that a lot more than what’s suitable goes into the toilet. Substantial amounts of toilet paper or non-flushable items, as well as things that some might think are good to flush but are definitely not (baby wipes, paper towel, sanitary products, nappies), cause clogging of the drains that can become big problems further down the line if not rectified quickly. Older toilets are typically low flow and can experience significantly more blockages than newer models.

Not Flushing/Partial Flushing

Press the button and nothing is happening? The flapper valve is usually to blame, with waterlogged valves causing the rubber or plastic flapper to drop too quickly. Whilst often considered a DIY repair job, you may wish to consult your licensed plumbing to ensure the problem isn’t a symptom of something more sinister. Hard water blockages and stains can also contribute to the toilet mechanisms seizing up and require chemical intervention to remove the build-up.

Overflowing

There’s definitely a sense of panic when you flush the loo and the water rises quickly to the rim. An error in the tank mechanisms that control water flow or a serious blockage in the pipes is the main reason for overflowing toilets. You need to find the source of the issue to prevent any further occurrence, which a licensed plumber can assist you with quite easily.

Sounds In Other Drains When Flushing

Does your kitchen sink gurgle when someone flushes the toilet? Or can you hear the water running loudly in the shower drain? This means the toilet vent pipe is partially or fully blocked. Leaves, twigs, balls and small animals can fall down into the pipes and cause huge, unknown obstructions. Leave this job to the professionals as unclogging larger plumbing pipes can result in all kinds of nasty surprises being flushed back up the pipes and into your home.

Who Can Help Me With My Toilet Troubles?

The team at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are well trained and equipped to assist you with all plumbing issues, as well as gas and hot water maintenance, sales and repairs. Call 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today for advice and free quotes today.

24 Hour Emergencies

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are available at any time of the day or night for 24 / 7. Call Mainline for all your plumbing emergencies even on public holidays, Easter and right through Christmas as emergencies often happen at the most inconvenient times; like when you have  hours full of people. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas your trusted plumbing professionals. Call us today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

With the vast amount of information on the internet, many people are choosing to DIY a significant number of their household repairs. From fixing the guttering to servicing your car, more and more people are attempting their own fix it jobs, often with disastrous results. There is a reason tradesmen train for so long in their chosen trade and as home and business owners, we need to take advantage of the skilled and diverse workforce we have to choose from when it comes to finding a professional to install, repair or maintain our investments, no matter how small.

When it comes to your plumbing, you need to hire a professional. The top reasons being:

• Trade skills and knowledge
• Correct tools and safety equipment
• Insurance requirements
• Legal Requirement

Trade Skills and Knowledge

Just like a mechanic knows everything about cars and website developers know everything about website development, plumbers know everything about plumbing. They can usually diagnose an issue without even looking at it and have the know-how to rectify it quickly and cost-effectively. A vast number of DIY plumbing jobs have ended in a call to the experts’ due to lack of correct skills and knowledge and the small problem becoming a huge emergency.

Correct Tools and Safety Equipment

Much like skills and experience, having the correct tools and safety gear for a plumbing job is vital for the safety of both the plumbers and you, but also for the stable installation, efficient maintenance and fast repair of your plumbing system. Using incorrect equipment can not only cause more damage and cost you money, but it can also ruin your tools if they are unsuitable for the task and take up a lot more of your time to get the job done.

Insurance Requirements

As with most installation and repairs, if you don’t want the fine print of your home insurance policy to bite you when it comes to making a claim, it’s best to hire a professional and get documented proof of a qualified tradesman completing the job. Almost all policies will require skilled professionals to carry out installation, repairs and maintenance on household appliances and fixtures, and will require proof of this when you make a claim if something goes wrong. Cover your own backside, give yourself peace of mind and leave it to the experts.

Legal Requirement

There are many instances when you are required by law to contract a plumber.

Any major changes with your plumbing fixtures, water supply, septic/sewerage, you must be law call a licenced plumber. For any gas works you need a plumber who also has a gas fitter’s licence.

So do I really need to hire a plumber?

Yes, you do, and Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are your local, experienced plumbers and gas fitters that can come to you at any time. No job is too big or small and friendly advice is always free. Call the team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) to discuss all your plumbing, hot water and gas needs.

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas, your trusted name in the plumbing industry.