Replacing your hot water system Unfortunately, hot water systems don’t last forever. The more modern your system, the longer it is likely to last without going on the blink or checking out completely – the average system will last between five and ten years. All hot water systems need to be regularly inspected, and it’s …
It’s an inevitable part of owning or renting a home: at some point, a drain or two will get clogged. But how do you know whether or not it’s just the surface drain or the main drain that is backed up and needs to be unclogged? If your main drain is clogged, it’s important to …
For many households and businesses, water bills will remain in a fairly constant budget bracket – and as long as nothing goes wrong, you shouldn’t receive too many surprises when you open the bill each month. But, if it seems like your bill has drastically increased and there doesn’t seem to be a reason for …
Every home needs a great plumbing system: from ensuring that the water’s hot when you get in the shower, to making sure your taps or toilet aren’t likely to leak, to being positive that the water coming through your system is clean and clear – it’s a vital element of your home. It’s also important …
Plumbing leaks are never a fun thing to discover, but unfortunately, they’re just another part of owning or renting a home. It’s likely to happen to you or a member of your household at some point, and it could be a simple fix or may be a sign of a larger issue. Leaks can occur …
Have you noticed water pooling on the ground near your toilet, or seen water trickling from the cistern? It’s likely that your toilet is leaking – and you need to get it fixed up quickly! Leaking toilets are difficult to deal with and can be a household hazard: wet areas in the bathroom that can …
How to fix a leaking tap Is the sound of the tap in your ensuite, bathroom or kitchen dripping in the middle of the night starting to drive you crazy? Have you tightened the tap as far as it can go and it’s still leaking away? We know how you feel. A leaky tap can …
How to replace a toilet cistern The cistern is one of the main elements of your toilet – the tank that stores the water that flushes through your toilet bowl and down into pipes and your plumbing system. It’s the bit that generally sits either just above your toilet bowl in older systems, or behind …
How to deal with a blocked drain Ever had the sinking feeling that your kitchen sink isn’t just a bit temperamental – it’s actually completely blocked up? It’s easy to ignore a blocked drain at first, as you are likely to only see a bit of water retention in the sink as the mechanisms fight …
There are many different types of hot water systems, with most readily available to be installed in homes and businesses throughout the Perth area. It’s important to consider the needs of your household or family before investing in a hot water system for your new home, or replacing an existing system: house size, number of occupants, water usage, and energy requirements are all key points to consider.