My Drains are Blocked, Where can I get help in Dunsborough?

There’s no denying when a drain is blocked it’s an inconvenience to you and your family as water no longer freely flows down sink holes and pipes. There are tried and tested remedies to clear a blocked drain including bi-carb soda, vinegar and even boiling water plus supermarket bought products too. These remedies often bring no success in unclogging a stubborn blocked drain that’s why the job is best left to professionals who have the expertise and correct equipment to clear a blockage.

Blocked drains can occur in all areas of the home. Here are just a few of the areas well known for blocked drains and what could be a likely cause:

Garden
Kitchen
Bathroom and Toilet

Garden

The first sign a garden drain is blocked is normally the drain overflowing. A large amount of rainfall can cause water to build up in pipes resulting in drains overflowing while seasonal weather brings changes in vegetation with the most common change being plants losing leaves. The strong winds of winter blow garden debris and grass clippings around and if this debris isn’t raked or swept regularly it can end up in drains, preventing water freely flowing down pipes.

Kitchen

Rinsing dishes is a common household chore but did you know this can clog your drains? Food scraps that are rinsed off dishes unintentionally accumulate in your kitchen sink and eventually make their way down drains. Before rinsing, food scraps should be cleared off plates and bowls by other means to empty the scraps into a bin or the compost first.

Kitchen equipment used to cook food like trays and pans and items used for baking such as cake tins can also be home to a build up of fats and oils. Ensure pans, trays and tins have fats and oils cleaned off prior to rinsing and washing as if not cleaned thoroughly they will most certainly cause a blockage.

Bathroom and Toilet

With the bathroom being the most common place to style your hair it can seem impossible to keep bathroom basins clear of fallen strands of hair. Regular cleaning of the shower and basin drains can capture loose hair sitting on the surface, but unless it’s cleaned regularly there is no avoiding hair making its way deep down pipes. Other bathroom items like soap scum and toiletries can unintentionally make their way down drains too.

Whether deliberate or not, inquisitive children often flush toys and other items down toilets. It’s important to also ensure sanitary items are disposed of correctly and not flushed as these too can cause a blockage.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas your Busselton and Dunsborough specialists

A professional who has the correct equipment is often the only way to unclog the drains and Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your trusted and reliable professionals. Contact the team on 9759 1317 for all your blocked drain repairs and plumbing needs.

Is your Septic System Working?

Septic tank done Septic systems are underwater wastewater treatments systems and are used in rural and regional areas that are not connected to a centralised sewer system.

Certain actions of maintenance will need to be done from time to time to keep your septic functioning properly and that will depend on what kind of septic tank you have.

When you need to find out what kind of septic system you have, you can contact your local council or shire and request a plan of your property. This may incur a fee and could take anywhere up to 10 days for your plans to be ready. Ask your neighbours as they will most likely have a similar system especially if your homes were built around the same time.

Here are Some Signs You May Have a Malfunctioning Septic System?

Low Water pressure
Smells
Pools / Ponds Around Septic System
Lush Green Growth

Low Water Pressure

You might be having plumbing problems if your water pressure is low and not flowing correctly. The first port of call would be to contact your water service to see if works are currently being done in your area. Otherwise contacting a qualified plumber to solve the problem is always the best.

Pool / Ponds Around Septic System

Water pools that appear around septic systems that are of a muddy consistency can be a cause of a bigger problem. The septic system may not be flowing correctly.

Lush Green Growth

If your drain field has a certain particular amount of green growth around it especially in the summer months could indicate a blockage in your drain field, stopping the wastewater from draining away.

Smells

Smells coming from drainage areas could indicate that there might be a blockage in the septic tank. Also signs of noises of gurgling can also be heard with a smell which is can be potentially dangerous with airborne bacteria. Contacting a professional plumber will assist in sorting the problem.

Does Your Septic System Needs Servicing?

Yes, if you answer to any of the questions above or you don’t know when it was last done.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Busselton / Dunsborough 9759 1317 to book your septic systems service. We also do all your emergency and general plumbing needs. Call Mainline Plumbing because we are the trusted name in plumbing – for more than 35 years.

Will My Garden Survive a Plumbing Emergency?

Garden When most people think plumbing emergency, they envision overflowing sinks and running taps inside a house, flooding carpets and ruining furniture, but statistically, most plumbing leaks and burst pipes happen either within the walls or out in the garden, particularly when septic tanks overflow or pipes get blocked. The thought of big trucks and diggers moving in to dig up the landscape is enough for any keen gardener to start to weep, but not all plumbers are created equal when it comes to leaving a worksite how we found it.

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas understand just how time consuming and precious a garden can be to some people. Whilst some excavation is often necessary to obtain access to the plumbing emergency or septic tank, we strive to leave our customer’s landscape as we found it, with minimal disruption to garden and surrounding structures as is possible.

We have seen it all when it comes to navigating around a backyard to fix plumbing problems and have experience with:

Retaining walls
Garden Beds
Lawn and established trees

Retaining Walls

Often very sturdy and highly expensive to replace, retaining walls are not a problem for our tradesman or their equipment. Very rarely will a retaining wall run parallel above a plumbing pipe and they are not permitted to be built over the top of a septic tank so as to allow access. Our modern equipment and expertise will ensure your retaining walls stay upright during our time on your property.

Garden Beds

Occasionally garden beds have been placed where pipes run from your home. If this is the case, minimal disruption of these areas is a consideration as we attempt to get your plumbing emergency under control.

Grass and Established Trees

Tree roots are a major contributor to pipe and leech drain blockages so sometimes it is necessary to remove the tree to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again. In the case of a large area of grass being disrupted, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are well-experienced in gently removing the upper layer of turf and replacing it when they have completed the job, resulting in minimal disruption to your grassed area.

Who Can Assist Me In A Plumbing Emergency?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts in emergency plumbing. With no penalty rates or call out fee for emergencies, they are your affordable and reliable choice that will not only fix your problem efficiently but also considerately. For a free quote or for any plumbing emergency, call 9759 1317 today.

Wasting water is wasting energy and money too!

Water is a precious resource that we must use wisely and avoid wasting. As the population continues to grow, so will the demand for water. Climate Change, Droughts and High Energy Costs are just a few concerns that have society searching for ways to conserve our resources and reduce costs.

By making small changes we can all play our part in helping to conserve water. Here are just a few ways you and your family can together make a difference in your home:

Use water tanks to catch rainfall. Currently, most of the rain just gets washed down the drain.
Ensure both the dishwasher and washing machine have ‘full loads’ before doing a cycle
At the first sign of a dripping tap or leaking toilet have them repaired
Purchase energy efficient appliances. New appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers have water rating labels on them that tell you their energy efficient rating
Have hot water pipes insulated or install an instantaneous hot water system. This avoids wasting water and saves energy while waiting for water to heat up.
Keep chilled water in the fridge. This saves water wasting away down the sink while you are waiting for the water to cool down and be suitable to drink during the warmer months.
Rinse fruit and vegetables in a sink that is half-filled with water, rather than under a continual running tap.
Encourage friends and neighbours to be form a water-conscious community and do their part. Promote water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin boards, and lead by example.

Toilet leaks are energy and money leaks too!

Toilets are one of the most water-intensive fixtures in the house. Older style toilets use up to 18 litres of water per flush while the latest ultra-low-flush toilets can use as little as 4.5 litres for a full flush and 3 litres for a half flush.

A toilet leak can potentially waste approximately 750 litres of water every day. This is the equivalent of flushing your toilet more than 50 times for no reason at all! A leaking toilet is often not audible or visible and it can often be only when a costly water bill arrives you know you have an issue.

If you suspect you may have a toilet leak, here’s a simple task you can try:

Remove the tank lid of the toilet
Drop either a dye tablet or approximately 10 drops of food colouring into the tank.

(Dye tablets are often available for free through local water providers)

Replace the lid and wait for 10 to 15 minutes ensuring you don’t flush the toilet
Look in the toilet bowl. If you see coloured water, it is highly likely you have a leak

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough are your reliable professionals for any water leaks.

Do you suspect your toilet is leaking? If so, stop wasting money down the drain. Start saving both water and energy and call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

What is Instantaneous Gas Hot Water?

Instantaneous, or continual flow, gas refers to a hot water system that only heats up as much water as you require. When the hot water tap is turned on, the gas burner starts to heat the water as it runs through a coiled pipe. Rather than heating a full tank of still water, the unit only heats the water that is needed, shutting off the heating process when the hot water tap is turned off.

There are many benefits to installing an instantaneous gas hot water system at your property. Not convinced? Here are just a few reasons why it’s a smart idea:

Save Money on Your Gas Bills
Keep Water Wastage to a Minimum
Environmentally Friendly
Ensure the Safety of your Family

Save Money on Your Gas Bills

The average person uses up to fifty litres of hot water per day. As the cost of utilities continue to rise, an instantaneous gas hot water system only heats the water that you require, in turn saving you money. Rennai instantaneous gas hot water systems come with an impressive 6-star efficiency rating, another way to be assured you are getting exceptional quality and savings.

Keep Water Wastage to a Minimum

The ‘instant’ effect of an instantaneous gas hot water system reduces the time it takes for your water to become hot. The quicker your water heats, the less water is wasted while waiting. An instantaneous gas hot water system has the added benefit of being able to be connected to bottled or underground gas lines too.

Environmentally Friendly

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are proud suppliers and installers of Rennai hot water systems. The Rennai brand are compatible with slow flow shower heads, proven to release less greenhouse gas emissions and understand the need to conserve our precious natural resources. The lower the water usage, the lower the cost to consumers and the less strain on our environment.

Ensure the Safety of your Family

The thermostat on an instantaneous hot water system allows you to set a maximum temperature. Reduce the risk of burns to you and your family by setting a maximum temperature on your system for peace of mind and to keep your loved ones safe.

Who Can Help Me Install Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System Supply?

For the most up to date products, reliability and performance, contact Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton. They are your local choice for experience, professionalism and cost-effective plumbing, hot water and gas solutions. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton will find the perfect system suitable for your home. Call the team on 9759 1317 today for a free quote.

Are Noisy Water Pipes a Cause for Concern?

Turning on our taps to freely flowing water is a luxury we take for granted. When water pipes start making noises without warning, it can not only take us by surprise, but cause worry as to what these noises may mean. While not uncommon, noises coming from your water pipes can indicate a serious issue so is always best to be inspected by a professional.

Here are just a few noises water pipes are known to make and what they can mean:

A Squealing or Whistling Noise
A Rattling Noise
A Gurgling Sound

A Squealing or Whistling Noise

Your plumbing system depends on all the pieces of the puzzle to be functioning to make the taps and valves work correctly. Often when using appliances, you may notice a squealing or whistling noise coming from the pipes around the appliance. This can be especially evident near dish washers and washing machines. The common culprit for this is broken or worn washers which normally require the expertise of a plumber to ensure they are repaired or replaced correctly.

A Rattling Noise

Lying behind our walls, ceilings and floors is many, many metres of piping. Although this piping is secured, it can come loose over time causing a rattling noise to occur as water flushes through. This is a common plumbing problem that can be seen, but not heard as these pipes are more than likely hidden and in hard to reach places.

A Gurgling Sound

If there is a foreign object blocking your pipes, a gurgling sound can normally be heard. Blocked pipes are a common plumbing problem and can be caused by an item accidentally washing down the drain, a build-up of soap or products residue or even hair. When an item is blocking our pipes it often needs a professional to come and clean and clear drains to get them flowing and functioning again. Homeowners are encouraged to be vigilant as to what is washing down their drains as blocked pipes is an issue which cannot be ignored.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough for all your plumbing needs.

Do you have noisy pipes in your home? Servicing Busselton, Dunsborough and the greater South West, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your local experts for all your plumbing needs. Call the team on 9759 1317 to benefit from their friendly, reliable and trusted service today.

How Do I Know If My Hot Water System Is Having Problems?

It’s a cold winter’s morning, the alarm sounds and the only incentive to roll out of bed is a soothing hot shower. Just as your beginning to feel warm and awake, the water suddenly turns cold. This is certainly not an ideal way to start your day, but if this is a scenario you have faced before, it’s a warning sign your hot water system may have a problem.

We all take hot water in our homes, steaming hot water when we turn on the tap, for granted and it’s not until this doesn’t occur instantly that we think to have it inspected and repaired. Here are just a few warning signs that your hot water system needs to be replaced or repaired before you run out of hot water:

Your Hot Water System Is Making Unusual Noises
The Hot Water Tap Is on But The Water Is Cold
Water Is Leaking From Your Hot Water System
Your Water Is an Unusual Colour Or Taste

Your Hot Water System Is Making Unusual Noises

If your hot water system is suddenly making popping, creaking or rumbling noises a problem is likely. Unusual noises are a common culprit when it comes to a hot water system needing repaired. These noises can be caused by a mineral build up or hard water which requires the system to be flushed. If your hot water system continues to pop, creak and rumble after being flushed it could mean it is on the verge of a crack or leak. A leak can be costly and a nasty surprise when your water bill arrives, so it’s best to call a professional at the first sign of your hot water system making unusual noises.

The Hot Water Tap Is On But The Water Is Cold

The most common warning sign your hot water system needs attention is a lack of hot water. This can come to your attention when you turn on the hot water tap and it takes a long for the water coming out to become hot or the water flowing is only lukewarm. As your water system (whether it be solar, electric or gas) heats water, minerals separate and cause mineral deposits to build up in the system. The more this residue builds up, the harder your system has to work which will after a period of time can cause leaks or stop your hot water system working effectively.

Water Is Leaking From Your Hot Water System

Depending on what hot water system you have, you may notice water running from or pooling below the tank. Erosion can occur in the water tank and is often caused by a residue build up, age and a lack of maintenance. This erosion can cause cracks and fractures which in turn cause water leaks. It is likely you will hear a water leak before you may see it. If you suspect a leak, it’s important to have it looked at immediately as left untreated if has the potential to flood your home.

Your Water Is An Unusual Colour Or Taste

If you notice your water looks cloudy or has an unusual smell or taste, it could be a warning sign your hot water system needs attention. A number of nasty culprits could be the reason but mineral deposits travelling out of your water heater and flowing through your taps is a likely cause. These deposits can cause a metallic taste or smell to your water, not a great thought when we drink and bathe in that water. Rust is another reason your water could taste or smell strange. Once rust has reached your hot water system and pipes, the only solution to fix the problem is to have your hot water system replaced so it’s important to have your hot water system regularly maintained by a professional.

Need a Hot Water And Gas Specialist in the Busselton/Dunsborough Area?

Having your hot water system regularly inspected and maintained can help prevent replacing your hot water system ahead of time. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your trusted reliable professionals, who are qualified and experienced; servicing the Busselton and Dunsborough area.

Contact Jake and the team today in Busselton and Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

Low Water Pressure, What Can I Do?

You turn on the tap for a hot shower, to fill the kettle or water the garden and there’s nothing but barely a drip or two. The water pressure used to be super strong, fast and reliable but has rapidly declined to now be next to nothing. When this problem occurs so does the likelihood there is an issue deep down in your pipes below.

For all your plumbing needs, both big and small, make Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough your first call. We have been helping customers in the South West for over 30 years and provide a second to none service to the local community. We pride ourselves on having current industry knowledge, state of the art equipment and 3 decades of expertise to help you with your water pressure issues.

Here are just a few issues that can cause low water pressure:

Pipe Damage
Concealed Leaks
Calcium Build Up

Pipe Damage

Steady flowing water one day and a barely there drip the next indicates it’s highly likely you have a damaged pipe. Older homes are often also home to tree roots that are invasive and damage water pipes. New homes, being built in developing suburbs, can suffer unintentional damage from construction equipment.

May be its at water meter, a blockage or damage within the water meter itself can also be the culprit of low water pressure. While water meter damage is uncommon it’s certainly worth having investigated by a professional.

Concealed Leaks

Want to check for a hidden or concealed leak yourself? Here’s how – read your water meter and record the number, refrain from using any water for a few hours then check the reading on your meter again. If the reading has increased significantly, even though no water has been used, it’s highly likely you have a leak.

A hidden leak not only causes low water pressure but can be responsible for many other major issues within the walls of your home. An internal burst or leaking pipe can lead to numerous other serious issues including damage to walls, electrics and even supporting structures.

Make Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough your first call if you suspect a leak. Our state of the art equipment will quickly find the source of the leak, saving you time and money with a call to action of having the leak repaired.

Calcium Build Up

Lurking deep in the pipes of our home can be calcium and other chemicals that build up over time and lodge in the pipe causing a blockage. This can be an issue particularly in areas where the water is known as “hard”. While less problematic than other culprits it can be the offender when it comes to a sudden drop in water pressure. There are numerous home remedies and store-bought products available in order to dislodge and clear this build up, however often there can be a more serious issue of extensive mineral or rust build up deeper down. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough have proven success in identifying and dislodging and/or dissolving this build up giving you piece of mind the source of the problem has been fixed.

Don’t Delay, Get Your Water Pressure Back Today

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough are your local experts when it comes to fixing your water pressure problems. Allow us to use our proven expertise to identify and fix the problem. We are at your service 24/7 throughout the South West, Busselton and Dunsborough for emergencies and have no penalty rates or call out fees. With 3 decades of experience we pride ourselves on being the affordable and reliable choice for all of your hot water, plumbing or gas needs. Call Jake and the team on 08 9759 1317 today for all your plumbing needs.

Why Do Pipes Burst?

There are many reasons why pipes can burst. If your pipework does burst this can cause a small leak that may be undetected through to major flooding. Burst pipes are a common problem in the plumbing and often result in the need for emergency assistance by an experienced plumber to come to the rescue.

Calling a plumber as soon as you notice a burst pipe will often help to reduce the problem both in the costs of repair and loss of water. If you find you have a burst pipe at your premise the first thing to action would be to switch off the water at the mains and call in a professional plumber arrive.

Potential Reasons for Pipes Bursting

Moving Pipes
Water Pressure
Corrosion
Tree Roots

Moving Pipes

A common cause of burst pipes is external work or moving of pipes. This is mainly due to pipes not being secured in wall cavities causing pipes to move around. As water is turned on and off you might hear clanging noises due to the sudden stopping and starting of the water flow, the action will eventually cause a weakness at joints then the pressurised water needs to escape. Remember all plumbing in Australia requires you to contract a licensed plumber.

Water Pressure

Too much water pressure can result in the bursting of pipes and other plumbing fixtures. A professional plumber can test the pressure in the pipes and if pressure is too high a reducing valve can be fitted to adjust it.

Corrosion

A combination of iron oxide and other mineral deposits can buildup over time and gradually narrowing the inside of the pipes not allowing any water escape through.

Tree Roots

Australia really is a sun burnt country and many tree go thirty’ so the over years trees have adapted to seeking out any form of moisture they can find; this is great for trees but not so great for plumbing pipes. Tree roots can congest your pipes preventing water flow or in extreme cases causing your pipes to burst.

Do You Have a Pipe Problem?

If you have a burst pipe – call a plumber immediately.

If you think you may have a problem or would like your pipes to be pressure tested, contact the trusted name in plumbing, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas at Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

How Do I know if I have a Water Leak?

Water leaks can show themselves in all sorts of ways and can be a little or a lot sometimes. It could be in the way that you received a higher than normal water bill or more noticeable from the visual sighting of the leak.

Water could be coming from tap work in the form of dripping or water trickling from the tap joins, connecting pipes under sinks, water stains on walls or bubbling of paint. No matter what the seriousness of the leak could be these should actioned upon as soon as possible to stop any further damage.

How do I know I have a Water Leak?

Water Meter
Indoors
Outdoors

Water Meter

If your water meter numbers turning but no water is in use then this could mean here is a possible leak somewhere on the property.

Indoors

Toilets are usually the common area for leaks. If you are not able to see or hear any leaking, drop some food colouring in the tank if there is a leak it will show into the bowl. This could be caused by the flapper valve. Leaks can also show by taps dripping or leaking tap out of joins or under sinks from attached piping.

Outdoors

Dripping taps that need new washers, if you notice puddles or significant growth in garden or grass areas there could be some leaking underground in pipework. A professional plumber will be able to source exactly where leak is.

Plumber

When it comes to fixing your pipework, it is best to leave the handy work to an experienced plumber, as they have the expertise and tools to handle the job. When you are not experienced certain parts could get broken in the first place giving you a cost you were not expecting.

Who Do You Trust with your Leak?

Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas have the leak detection tools to find and fix small and big leaks, so your plumbing is working correctly again. Contact the team at Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

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