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.

Call the team on 9759 1317 for friendly, reliable and trusted service.

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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Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are the trusted name in plumbing, gas fitting and hot water solutions in the South West. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, efficient and reliable service to new and regular customers. Call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton today 08 9759 1317.

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.

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

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.

For all your plumbing needs, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are only a call away

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton team of professional plumbers and qualified gas fitters have the correct tools, equipment and experience with all aspects of plumbing. They take pride in their work to ensure all plumbing is installed and repaired correctly. The team offer fast, effective and honest workmanship and are known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

Servicing Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River, Yallingup and surrounding areas, call the team today on 9759 1317.

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’

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Dunsborough/Busselton are your local plumbing professionals servicing Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas.

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.

Call us today to discover why we are known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ in Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

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.

Do you have a plumbing emergency? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are available 24/7 in plumbing emergencies

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.

For a friendly, reliable and trusted service, call the team today on 9759 1317.

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

Functional drain - important plumbing tips

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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Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your local experts for all your plumbing needs. We have been servicing the South West for over 40 years and known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’

Call the team on 97591317 to benefit from their friendly, reliable and trusted service.

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.

How Can I Make My Homes Plumbing Environmentally Friendly?

There are numerous ways inside and outside our home that we can help to protect and preserve the environment. Next time you are needing to repair, replace or update plumbing in your home consider plumbing that reduces the impact on the environment.

Read on to learn 3 ways to help make your homes plumbing environmentally friendly including:

Choose an energy efficient dishwasher, washing machine and fridge
Save water
Water filtration system

Choose an energy efficient dishwasher, washing machine and fridge

If updating or or replace your dishwasher, washing machine or fridge, choose the highest energy efficiency rating as possible. Consider the best size and power for your needs then the most energy and water efficient model.

Save water

There are numerous ways we can save water in and around the home. Replacing shower heads with low flow models saves litres of water each minute. Prioritise having leaking taps repaired to save water. Dual-flush toilets give you the option of what amount of water is needed to flush away waste. A small flush will use on average 3 litres of water while a full flush on average 4.5 litres of water.

Water filtration system

Purchased filtered water is normally stored in plastic, which has a negative environmental impact. By installing an under-sink filtration system in your home, you are ensuring the water that comes straight from the tap is cleaner and safer for your family and reduces or eliminates the need to purchase plastic packaged filtered water.

For all your plumbing needs in Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and surrounds contact the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough are your trusted and reliable professionals for all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs.

The team pride themselves on being the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’. They take pride in their work to ensure all plumbing is installed correctly. The team offer fast, effective and honest workmanship.

Contact the team for all your plumbing needs today on 9759 1317.

Is High Water Pressure a Plumbing Problem?

Low water pressure is a frustrating and common cause for concern for tenants and homeowners, but did you know high water pressure should also not be ignored? If not inspected and repaired, high water pressure can lead to water pipes bursting.

A change of water pressure in Bunbury and the South West can be caused by several reasons. Be sure to check if any water outages or works are happening in your area as they could potentially affect your water pressure.

Read on to learn 3 signs of high water pressure in your home including:

Noisy pipes after turning taps off
Hot Water Issues
Excessive Water Bills

Noisy pipes after turning taps off

If the water in your pipes is already high, pipes will have to adjust to this high pressure after taps are turned off. If you notice loud noises that resemble banging or clanging when turning off taps in your home, it can mean your water pressure is too high.

Hot Water Issues

Hot water issues can be caused by several plumbing issues, but did you know high water pressure can cause hot water issues? If your hot water doesn’t stay hot for the length of your shower, it could indicate your hot water system can’t keep up with heating the high flow of cold water entering the system. This puts extra demand on your hot water system and can cause premature wear and tear.

Excessive Water Bills

If your water bills are higher than normal and you’re not using more water, high water pressure could be to blame. When turning on a tap to wash your hands, water the garden or when flushing the toilet, more water is being used without you even realising it. It’s important to have excessive water bills investigated to rule out a plumbing problem to save precious water and save you money.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your reliable plumbing professionals in Busselton, Dunsborough and the South West

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

The team are fully equipped to investigate and repair all aspects of plumbing plus hot water and gas and proudly service Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Margaret River and surrounding areas through the South West.

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

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