3 Warning Signs of a Plumbing Problem with a Toilet in Your Home or Business

Toilet issues are one of the most common plumbing problems that occur in South West homes and businesses. A correctly functioning toilet in a home or business is a must, therefore at the first sign of a plumbing issue with your toilet, call our Mainline Plumbing team who can identify then repair the issue.

Water pooling around the base of your toilet, on the floor, is often the most obvious sign your toilet needs plumbing attention. Read below to learn 3 more warning signs that your toilet needs plumbing attention including:

An increase in water usage and charges, although you aren’t using more water
You can hear running water when near your toilet
There is an unpleasant sewerage smell

An increase in water usage and charges, although you aren’t using more water

Water usage hence water charges can fluctuate, especially during summer with many of us watering our gardens. However, if you aren’t using more water in your home but your water bills have increased it can indicate a toilet leak. While some toilet leaks are easy to hear and see, others are hidden hence a higher-than-normal water bill may be your first indication of a leaking toilet.

You can hear running water when near your toilet

It takes about 30 seconds after flushing your toilet for all sound to shut off. If you can hear running water when near your toilet after this time or continually, then a leak is possible. Sounds in the home can be drowned out by other noises so if you suspect an issue, it’s a good idea to make the house quiet then listen carefully to see if you can hear a noise.

There is an unpleasant sewerage smell

The smell of sewerage is unpleasant and will not go un-noticed. The smell of sewage normally means a plumbing problem and can be caused by leaks in pipes around your toilet or your toilet bowl itself. Call a plumber at the first trace of a sewerage smell. A professional will ensure yours and your family safety plus repair the issue so your home will return to smelling pleasant again.

Do you have a plumbing issue with your toilet in Busselton, Dunsborough or the South West? Call the team at Mainline Plumbing Dunsborough/Busselton

The team at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas Dunsborough/Busselton pride themselves on offering a friendly, reliable and professional service to Bunbury and the South West.

If your toilet at your home or business is showing signs of a leak or you have any plumbing issues, call the team for expert advice on 9759 1317.

What Plumbing Is Involved When Renovating My Kitchen?

The kitchen is one of the most popular spaces to renovate in a home. The kitchen is often the hub of the home and a place that all members of the family utilise multiple times each day. As trends come and go and technology broadens, many homeowners are excited to update their kitchen for better function or flow.

Whether a renovation to update your existing kitchens design or a complete refurbishment, ensure the functionality of your new kitchen by hiring the team of professionals at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to take care of all the plumbing requirements.

The amount of plumbing your renovated kitchen requires depends on your design and appliances. Read below 3 common plumbing requirements for a kitchen renovation including:

Dishwasher installation
Installing sinks and tapware
Install fridges with water filters or ice makers

Dishwasher installation

Top of the wish list for many kitchen renovations is a dishwasher. Depending on the layout of a kitchen, a dishwasher will normally be installed next to the sink. This can make it simpler to connect the dishwasher to the existing plumbing plus easier for the homeowner to load the dirty dishes from the sink into the dishwasher.

Installing sinks and tapware

When renovating your kitchen, a new sink and tapware can give your kitchen a modern look and feel. Professional plumbers have the correct tools and equipment and are experienced with all aspects of plumbing needed to install sinks and tapware.

Install fridges with water filters or ice makers

If you are updating your kitchen, why not your fridge too. Many modern fridges have ice makers and water filters included therefore plumbing is required. When designing your kitchen, place your fridge in a space where the water from your kitchen sink can be run to the fridge.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your local professionals for all your plumbing needs when renovating your kitchen

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton offer fast, effective and honest workmanship and are known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

We have been proudly servicing the Bunbury area for over 40 years and are only a call away for all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs. Call our team today on 9759 1317.

What Plumbing Problems Can Cause the Water Running from Taps to Be Discoloured?

Discoloured water may be brown, clear or have speckles of different colours when flowing. While this may be a temporary issue that resolves itself, it can also indicate a plumbing problem.

As free flowing water from the taps in our home is used for many purposes including drinking, laundry and bathing it is understandable to be concerned when this water is discoloured.

Discoloured water can be discoloured for various reasons. Read on to learn 3 plumbing issues that can cause the water from your taps to be discoloured including:

An issue with your hot water system is causing your water to be discoloured
Corroded water pipes are causing your water to be discoloured
If your water is consistently discoloured, there could be an issue with the mains water supply

An issue with your hot water system is causing your water to be discoloured.

Your hot water system can be the culprit of discoloured water. To test if your hot water system could be the culprit, turn on a cold tap only and check the water colour then do the same with the hot tap. If only the water running from the hot tap is brown it is a good indicator of a hot water system issue. Call a hot water plumbing professional to do an inspection and advise if the issue can be repaired or your hot water system needs replacing.

Corroded water pipes are causing your water to be discoloured

Replacement of a faulty DCV BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

If you notice the water is discoloured when you first turn on a tap but after a minute or two it become clear, this could mean the pipes have corroded. The rust that has built up is flushed out when turning on your taps causing water to brown. Have a plumber inspect your pipes and advise the best action.

If your water is consistently discoloured, there could be an issue with the mains water supply.

If you notice the water is consistently discoloured from all taps in your home it could indicate an issue with the mains water supply. Check with your neighbours if they too are experiencing the same and if it is a communal issue then report it to the water corporation to investigate.

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

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are proud to be your local plumbing professionals. The team are fully equipped to investigate and repair all aspects of plumbing plus hot water and gas and proudly service Bunbury and surrounding areas through the South West.

For all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs speak to the team today on 9759 1317.

What Are the Warning Signs that My Hot Water System May Soon Need Replacing?

Our homes are filled with appliances and equipment which operate seamlessly to provide our homes with essentials and luxuries. Many homeowners get frustrated that an appliance was correctly working one day, but no longer the next. You turn on your tap to free-flowing hot water one day, and turn on your tap to be greeted with a drip or dribble of cold water the next. Just like most things, appliances and equipment have an expected lifespan before needing to be replaced. While we assume our hot water system will last forever, there will come a time it needs to be replaced.

The expected life of your hot water system is determined by many factors. The make, the model, maintenance performed, how often it’s used and your surroundings can all effect the wear and tear. Generally, if your hot water system is more than 10 years old and is no longer working as it should, it may be time to have it replaced.

What are the warning signs that your hot water system may soon need replacing? Read below to learn three common warning signs to look out for including:

It takes longer than usual for hot water to flow and it is only lukewarm
You notice louder than normal noises coming from your hot water system
Water is pooling near your hot water system

It takes longer than usual for hot water to flow and it is only lukewarm

For many homeowners, inconsistent hot water is what makes them suspect they have an issue. Inconsistent hot water can include turning on your hot water tap and it takes longer than usual for hot water to flow, your hot water not staying hot or your hot water only being lukewarm. All these issues may be fixable or may indicate your hot water systems days are coming to an end.

You notice louder than normal noises coming from your hot water system

If you notice louder than normal noises coming from your hot water system, it can mean there is an issue. An unusually noisy hot water system can mean the unit is working extra hard to deliver hot water. The less efficient your hot water system, the more it will cost you to operate. A sudden loud hot water system and a spike in your hot water bill often go hand in hand.

Water is pooling near your hot water system

While it is normal to have a small amount of water dripping from a hot water system, consistent leaking water or water pooling near your unit is a sign of damage. A leaking hot water unit means you are losing the water that should be arriving to the taps inside your home. Not only is this wasting precious water, but will be increasing your water usage therefore your water bill.

For a professional hot water and plumbing service in Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounding areas, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water Dunsborough/Busselton are your plumbing professionals

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your trusted and reliable professionals. The Mainline Plumbing team have a large range of hot water units available and are committed to finding you the best option for your households needs.

Call your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ today in Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

Can Your Home’s Plumbing Survive Winter?

When winter arrives and heavy rain starts to fall, you may think your homes indoor plumbing is safely hidden away behind the walls of your home. As the rain continues to fall your homes outdoor drainage system can struggle to cope, effectively building up with water and back washing into the household pipes.

Whilst usually a rare occurrence, it pays to have your drains, plumbing pipes and sewage/septics inspected and maintained by a professional to avoid messy, and costly, problems with your home’s plumbing due to the weather outside.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton pride themselves on offering the highest level of service when it comes to their customers throughout the South West. As the premier local choice for all things plumbing, gas and hot water, their qualified tradesmen are available 24/7 and their years of experience means you will have an experienced plumber take care of your home’s plumbing needs.

Read below to learn more about how your homes drainage can be effected during winter including:

Overflow Relief Gully’s (ORG’s)
In winter, underground pipes can experience increased pressure due to the weight of wet and heavy soil around them.
Water is entering your pipes faster than it is being pushed back out.

Overflow Relief Gully’s (ORG’s)

The outdoor wells that pop up outside wet areas of your home are notorious for attracting sand, rock, leaf and children’s toy build-up that clogs the relief gully and leads to pipe blockage. These blockages can be huge and extend for a length of pipe or just the bit that you can see when you peer into the Overflow Relief Gully’s (ORG’s). These need to be clear to allow for water pressure to be released and excess water to drain away.

In winter, underground pipes can experience increased pressure due to the weight of wet and heavy soil around them

Not as easy to inspect as ORG’s or internal plumbing, underground pipes will experience a huge amount of increased pressure due to the weight of the heavy (now wet) soil around them. When the rain dries up, keep an eye out for signs of a broken or leaking pipe, as these are quite common after heavy rains not only leave the ground heavy, but can also shift pipes around when the water softens the soil.

Water is entering your pipes faster than it is being pushed back out

If your sinks, tubs, showers and toilets aren’t draining properly after, or during, a heavy storm, chances are there is a build-up of sediment, or water, in the pipe. Water can be entering your pipes through the drains outside and is the volume of water falling is exceeding that which is pushing out, you’ll end up with an overload.

Who Can Ensure My Plumbing Pipes Are Winter Ready in Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are the local choice to make sure your plumbing is ready for winter and storms. For everything from emergencies to simple routine inspections, the team who will ensure your job is completed efficiently, affordably and professionally every time. Call our team today on 9759 1317.

Ensure your Gas Heater is Working Safely, Effectively and Efficiently

Winter has arrived! Goodbye to the long and hot summer days and hello to the crisp and cool weather of winter. It’s time to pack away the fans and air-conditioners as we will are now looking for ways to keep our home warm.

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:

Having your gas heater serviced will give you peace of mind it is in proper working order
Regular servicing helps to minimise the risk of small issues turning into larger, more costly issues
Servicing your gas heater regularly makes it work efficiently

Having your gas heater serviced will give you peace of mind it is in proper working order

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.

Regular servicing helps to minimise the risk of small issues turning into larger, more costly issues

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.

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.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton service the community in Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and surrounding areas.

The Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas team are fully qualified licenced gas plumbers who are fully trained and experienced in servicing gas heaters. They offer fast, effective and honest workmanship no matter what your plumbing needs.

Call us ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’ in Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317 today.

3 Surprising Culprits That Can Cause your Sink to Block

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 reoccurs the culprit could be an item that is regularly being washed down your kitchen sink. Read on to learn 3 surprising culprits found in most kitchens that could in fact be causing your sink to block including:

Coffee Machine
Crockery and Cutlery
Baking Trays and Fry Pans

Coffee Machine

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.

Crockery and Cutlery

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.

Baking Trays and Fry Pans

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.

Have the drains at your home or workplace unblocked with the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough

With over 40 years’ experience servicing the South West region, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’. The team proudly service Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas and offer superior service and the highest possible workmanship.

For all your blocked drain and plumbing needs, speak to the team at Mainline Plumbing Dunsborough today on 9759 1317.

What’s Wrong with My Taps?

Loud, dripping taps that never stop can drive people crazy. You hate it, your guests hate it… your dog probably hates it too! No one wants to be woken up in the middle of the night just because your roommate needed to wash their hands after going to the bathroom.

Have you ever had a tap that just won’t stop banging, rattling and vibrating?

Thankfully – for you, and for everyone else – noisy taps are easy to get fixed if you contact a professional and let them handle it. Remember, trying to fix something that you are not qualified for can cause even more problems and even horrific damage. Loud taps can have many causes, such as:

Mineral Deposits
Faulty Washers
Wrong Sizing in Taps or Pipes
High Water Pressure
Solenoid Valves
Plumbing Design Faults
Scale Buildups

What Causes Dripping Taps?

Remember to check your water meter when no water is being used. This is so you can see if it is still ticking over. If it is, this troublesome leak will be either through your water pipes or from your tap washers. This can be easily fixed, thankfully. However, if there is a leaking pipe in your system you will need to search for damp patches in two places:

Your Garden
Your Lawn

These damp patches can be a little harder to find. Do you know how much money your dripping tap could be costing you? A single leaking tap can cost you thousands of litres of water – just going straight down the drain. It’s an enormous waste and an expensive one at that.

Parts That Need Changing

A tap aerator is the tiny little net you see on the end of your taps. They are used to catch any mineral deposits that might end up in your water – because no one wants to be drinking that! An easy way to check if it is your aerator is to unscrew it from the spout and then turn on the tap to see what happens. If it is the aerator, now you can buy a replacement from your local plumbing experts.

Another part that might need changing is the washer. To properly check if the washer is the problem in your noisy or dripping tap, you will need to turn off your water supply and dismantle the tap. This is a little more involved, so you may want to contact an expert like the people at Mainline Plumbing Bunbury.

Prevention Over Damage Control

If your taps haven’t started becoming obnoxiously loud or dripping everywhere – great! But they can start at any moment, and all your plumbing issues can be avoided by utilising an expert plumbing service for regular maintenance on your pipes and taps. This way, you don’t need to wait until your noisy taps are bothering everyone to get something done.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water & Gas in Dunsborough is Here to Fix Your Plumbing Issues

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas make sure that our customers are our highest priority, whether it be help with leaky taps or a whole new system. To ensure you don’t suffer the inconvenience and cost of faulty plumbing and water emergencies, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are only too happy to assist with preventative maintenance and assistance throughout the South West.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough today on 9759 1317 for all of your plumbing enquiries.

Warning Signs of a Leaking Water Pipe Within a Wall

Wall plaster - a sign of a Leaking Water Pipe

Beneath the walls of your home lie many water and drain pipes. If you notice a water stain on one or several walls in your home, it will normally be caused by one or several of these pipes leaking. A leaking water pipe may cause a water stain to appear on a wall or even worse can even cause water to leak from a wall.

At the first sign of a water stain appearing on a wall, it’s important to call a professional plumbing business like the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton. A professional plumber will assess the situation, identify the damage and repair or replace the leaking water pipes.

Read on to learn more about a leaking water pipe within a wall including:

Visible signs of a leaking water pipe within a wall
Why do water pipes leak or burst?
The longer a leaking water pipe is left, the more extensive the damage can be

Visible signs of a leaking water pipe within a wall

While a water stain or water leaking from a wall are obvious signs of water damage, there are other warning signs to be on the lookout for. Patches of mould on walls or cornices can be a result of water damage as can paint that is bubbling or concrete that is crumbling. It’s not only damage to walls that can indicate an issue. Water pooling on the floor under walls can also indicate a plumbing problem.

Why do water pipes leak or burst?

There are many reasons why pipes or their connections can leak or burst. Over time, wear and tear on a pipe or their connection can cause them to rust. This results in the small cracks and holes to appear, causing them to leak. Water pressure can also damage water pipes. If water pressure is too high, the extra pressure can cause water pipes or their connection to puncture or even worse burst.

The longer a leaking water pipe is left, the more extensive the damage can be

If you suspect you have a leaking water pipe, prioritise calling a plumber. The longer a leaking water pipe is left, the more extensive the damage can be. Delaying having a leaking water pipe repaired can result in an excessive water bill, more extensive damage to your home and is wasting precious water. A professional plumber will assess the situation, identify the damage and repair or replace the leaking water pipes.

For a professional plumbing service in Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounding areas, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water Dunsborough/Busselton are your plumbing professionals

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your trusted and reliable professionals. The Mainline Plumbing team have the correct tools and equipment to detect leaking water pipes and the expertise to repair or replace water pipes.

Call your ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ today in Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

Who Can Service My Hot Water System in Busselton and Dunsborough?

A hot water system plays an important part of our day to day lifestyle both at work and home. It is a luxury that many of us take for granted and only when we lose free flowing hot water, we realise not having hot water can disrupt our day.

If you turn on hot water taps in your home or workplace and are left with cold or lukewarm water there can be several reasons why. While your first reaction may be to assume there is a major issue with the hot water system, read on to learn why your hot water may be running cold including:

Pipes become cold during winter
Thermostat
Your hot water system needs repairing or replacing

Pipes become cold during winter

Water sits in pipes while we are sleeping and going about our day. During winter, just like most things, you water pipes become cold. If you notice your water takes a while to become hot in the morning, however during the day becomes hot in less time, then it can simply be that your pipes are cold in the morning. Waiting a little longer means the cold water is pushed out from the taps, but it can result in water being wasted. Think of ways to collect and use this water, perhaps to water indoor plants or fill the kitchen sink to do the dishes.

Thermostat

The loss of hot water may be caused by a simple issue with your hot water unit. The thermostat that controls the temperature of the hot water may have been unknowingly adjusted. If you aren’t familiar with how to check and adjust your hot water systems thermostat, it is best to leave the task to someone who knows what they are doing.

Your hot water system needs repairing or replacing

Despite some basic trouble shooting, if you are still left with no hot water it’s time to call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton. The issue could be as simple as a burnt out heating element or could be more significant and a replacement is needed. The team will advise what is the best and most cost-effective solution for your home or business to have your hot water freely flowing once again.

Looking for hot water repairs or hot water replacements in Busselton or Dunsborough? Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton have provided Busselton and the South West with their reliable, friendly and highly skilled service for over 40 years assisting with all types of plumbing, gas and hot water issues, maintenance and repairs.

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton pride themselves on offering the latest products and techniques, reliability and performance. They are the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ and the hot water specialists. Call the team on 9759 1317 today.

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