A Gas Leak is Serious and Dangerous

If you suspect a gas leak at your home its imperative to act immediately. It’s important to:

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

What are the warning signs you have a gas leak at your home? Read on to learn 5 warning signs that should not be ignored including:

A rotten smell
Dying vegetation
A whistling sound
An increase in your gas bills
Your and/or your pets are feeling unwell

A rotten smell

As natural gas is odorless, a component that resembles the smell of rotten eggs is added. This unpleasant smell is hard to go unnoticed and can help a gas leak be identified.

Dying vegetation

If despite watering and caring for your garden, vegetation is dying, a gas leak could be the culprit. This is especially the case if your vegetation is near a gas line.

A whistling sound

When standing near a gas appliance you may notice a sound that resembles a whistle. This sound can mean gas is leaking from the appliance and should not be ignored.

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An increase in your gas bills

If you notice a spike in your gas bill, but haven’t been using your gas appliances more, it could be a warning sign of a gas leak.

You and/or your pets are feeling unwell

Gas leaks can be hidden from our senses resulting in dangerous gas leaking silently. The reduced amount of oxygen in the air can cause physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, headaches and irritated eyes and throat in both people and pets.

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Ensure the safety of you and your family. To have your home, business or property inspected for potential gas leaks, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your trusted professionals and known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

For all your gas and plumbing needs call our team today on 9759 1317.

Checking your Washing Machine Hose Can Help Prevent a Plumbing Problem

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.

How will you know your washing machine hose needs replacing? Read on to learn more including:

How old is your washing machine hose?
Are there visible signs of damage?
Is your washing machine hose leaking water?

How old is your washing machine hose?

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.

Are there visible signs of 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.

Is your washing machine hose 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.

For all your plumbing needs in Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and surrounding areas, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton

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

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Reducing Water Usage in Your 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:

Saving water in the laundry
Saving water in bathrooms
Saving water in the kitchen

Saving Water in the 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.

Saving Water in Bathrooms

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.

Saving Water in the Kitchen

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.

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What Type of Hot Water System Should I Install at my South West Home?

When it comes time to replace the hot water system in your home, there are multiple choices on offer. One of the most common questions many homeowners have is should they choose an electric or gas hot water system? While both electric and gas hot water systems have many benefits, the choice for homeowners can come down to your location, your budget and your hot water needs.

Read on to learn more about choosing what type of hot water system to install at your South West home including:

Storage or Instantaneous
Electric Hot Water
Gas Hot Water

Storage or Instantaneous

There are two main types of hot water systems. Storage systems store hot water in an insulated tank, meaning the hot water is on hand and ready when needed. Continuous flow hot water systems, otherwise known as instantaneous systems, heat water as it is needed. If you have a preference to the type of hot water system you want, this could narrow down your options between electric and gas.

Electric Hot Water

An electric hot water system can be installed inside or outside a home. They are a popular choice as they are reliable and come in a range of sizes. The ongoing cost to run your electric hot water system may be higher long term however the initial cost to purchase and install is cost effective for many homeowners. In terms of our environment, if not powered by a renewable energy source, electric hot water does have higher greenhouse emissions.

Gas Hot Water

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A gas hot water system must be installed outside the home and is only viable to homes that are connected to mains gas. Long term, gas hot water will generally be cheaper to run. In terms of our environment, gas hot water is energy efficient with fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

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Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your trusted and reliable professionals, servicing the South West.

The team are fully equipped to investigate, repair and provide expert advice when it comes to what hot water system is best for you. Our team can give you the pros and cons of different types and recommend what size is best suited to your households needs. For expert advice, contact the team today in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton and Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

Help! There is No Water Flow When Turning on the Tap

If you turn on taps in or outside your home to discover a dribble or no water flow 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 Washers

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 Washers

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.

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What Should I Not Flush Down A Toilet?

If you’re thinking of stockpiling what toilet paper you have, it’s important to know what can and can’t be flushed down a toilet. Toilet paper is made to dissolve therefore should really be the only item we flushed. Why? Any item that does not dissolve can eventually cause a toilet to block. A blocked toilet is not only an inconvenience, but 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.

Wondering what should not be flushed down a toilet? Read on to learn a few items including:

Serviettes
Paper Towel
Baby Wipes
Flushable Wipes

Serviettes

As serviettes are normally made from paper, it’s assumed they would break down the same way toilet paper does. Right? Wrong! Serviettes flushed down a toilet will not fully dissolve, resulting in clumps of serviettes sticking together and gathering in pipes. The result, a blocked toilet.

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.

Baby Wipes

It is not only serviettes and paper towels that are assumed to be flushable, baby wipes are another common culprit. An occasional baby wipe or two flushed down a toilet is unlikely to cause a toilet to block. However, as baby wipes continue to be flushed, they continue to build up in pipes, eventually causing a blockage.

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’

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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 Dunsborough/Busselton are your local experts.

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Help! I Have a Plumbing Emergency! Who Can I Call in Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River?

There are many necessities and luxuries that together make our homes function. It is often only when a problem occurs, that we realise how easy it can be to take these for granted. If your home is inconvenienced by a sudden plumbing emergency, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough 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 3 plumbing emergencies that Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough can assist with including:

No Hot Water
Burst Water Pipe
Blocked or Overflowing Toilet

No Hot Water

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.

Blocked or 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.

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Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your local experts for all your plumbing needs, including in emergencies. We proudly service Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and surrounding areas in the South West.

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5 Plumbing Tips for your South West Home over Christmas and School Holidays

Christmas and school holidays often involve entertaining family and friends, meaning more people in your home. As lovely as entertaining is, the extra demand on your homes plumbing can be the cause of common plumbing issues which can quickly escalate if repairs aren’t prioritised.

Enjoy a stress-free Christmas and school holiday season by following Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton top plumbing tips including:

Check washing machine valves and hoses for cracks or leaks
Repair or replace dripping taps and shower heads
Dispose of food scraps correctly
Don’t wash cooking fats and oils down the kitchen sink
Remove hair from showers and bathroom basins

Check Washing Machine Valves and Hoses for Cracks or Leaks

More people in your household mean an extra demand on the washing machine too. If you’re washing machine will be working overtime, check valves and hoses for any leaks and have them repaired to avoid wasting water.

Repair or Replace Dripping Taps and Shower heads

The tap in the spare bathroom that has the occasional drip can quickly become a big water and money waster if not repaired before guests come to stay. Use this time before Christmas to ensure all taps and shower heads in your home are in good condition and have any that are leaking repaired.

Dispose of Food Scraps Correctly

Indoor and outdoor kitchen sinks can unintentionally become home to food scraps. Before washing dishes, either by hand or in the dishwasher, it’s important to clear any food scraps left on plates or bowls. Put your green Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) bin to its correct use by scraping any food scraps into a biodegradable bag and putting in your FOGO bin.

Avoid Washing Cooking Fats and Oils Down the Kitchen Sink

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When fat cools, it solidifies meaning cooking fats and oils that are washed down drains will not only cause drains to block but can be harmful to our waste water system. Ensure cooking fats and oils are cleaned off fry pans and baking trays and disposed of before washing them.

Use Strainers in Showers and Bathroom Basins

Did you know we lose on average between fifty to one hundred strands of hair each day? Bathroom basins and showers are a common place for fallen hair to accumulate, eventually making its way down drains Use strainers where you can and a daily check and removal of any loose strands of hair sitting in basins or the bottom of the shower will help to prevent the likelihood of a blocked drain.

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What Size Hot Water System Should I Get for my Home in Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River?

While most homes hot water systems are inherited when purchasing the home, when it comes time to replace that hot water unit it is recommended to get a hot water system most suited to your households needs. Doing so, saves water, saves energy and saves you money.

Wondering what size hot water system is best for your home? Read on to learn a few factors to consider when choosing what size hot water system is best for your home in Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River including:

The number of people living in your home
Your demand for hot water
Available energy sources

The number of people living in your home

Generally, the more people living in your home, the larger the hot water system required. Your house may be home to a couple now, but if that couple extends to a family their hot water needs will increase too so it may be worth considering a larger sized unit. A home bustling with young adults may need a large hot water system now however if the homes dynamics are intending to change to be that of empty nesters a smaller size unit may be sufficient.

Your demand for hot water

The demand for hot water is also important to consider. Factors such as do you wash your clothes in hot or cold water, do you have a dishwasher, do you take showers or baths, how many times a day do you shower should all be factored in when deciding what size unit is best.

Available energy sources

To narrow down your choices you need to know what energy sources are available at your home or property including gas, electricity or solar. If you’re connected to mains gas and your house gets ample sun, the most eco-friendly system could be a solar powered system with gas boosters.

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Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your trusted professionals and known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry. The team are trained and experienced to help you find the best hot water solution for your home.

For all your hot water, gas and plumbing needs call our team today on 9759 1317.

Why is Water Pooling in my Bathroom Basin?

If you notice water is pooling and no longer freely flowing down your bathroom basin, a blockage is the likely culprit. Many homeowners are surprised to discover they have a blocked drain from their bathroom basin as they only use it for the purpose of washing their hands.

Did you know that the bathroom is one of the most common rooms of the home for blocked drains? You may be surprised to discover some of the common culprits. Read on to learn 3 common causes of bathroom basins becoming blocked causing water to pool in your basin including:

Hair
Soap Scum
Damaged Pipes

Hair

One of the biggest causes of a blocked drain in a bathroom is hair. If styling your hair near your bathroom basin, strands of hair can fall into the basin and be washed down the drain. Over time, this hair accumulates and clumps together and as more strands are washed down the drain, the clump becomes larger and larger. The result, a blocked drain and water no longer freely flowing down your basin.

Soap Scum

Soap scum occurs when the chemicals in soaps react with chemical elements in water. A thick, sludge like residue forms. This can become sticky and get stuck in plumbing pipes. It is not only soap that can cause this residue to form but other products commonly used in the bathroom such as hair styling products, face creams and shaving gels and foams.

Damaged Pipes

If despite using strainers, water is still pooling in your bathroom basin damaged pipes may be the cause. As plumbing pipes age, rust can form inside pipes and continue to build up. Once significantly damaged water may no longer be able to freely flow through them causing water to back up and pool in your basin.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your plumbing professionals and the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your local experts when it comes to plumbing maintenance and emergencies. They can inspect the issue and give you a FREE quote on repairs. Call the team today on 9759 1317 for trustworthy advice and reliable service.

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