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.

Who Can I Call in a Plumbing Emergency in Busselton and Dunsborough?

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If a plumbing problem occurs late at night or on the weekend, what should you do? While many plumbing problems can be left to the next business day, there are some plumbing issues that simply can’t wait. An emergency plumbing issue can cause distress and inconvenience to your household or business and in some cases, if left, can cause extensive damage and costly repairs.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies. Our team of professional plumber on call to help with plumbing emergencies including:

No Hot Water
Burst Water Pipe
Overflowing Toilet

No Hot Water

Hot water is a luxury we take for granted so when it disappears it can understandably cause distress to homeowners and their families. If it’s the start of a weekend and you turn on your hot water tap to discover hot water is no longer freely flowing, it’s time to call in the professionals. No hot water can be caused by many issues including a blocked or leaking hot water system or damage to the heating element in your hot water system.

Burst Water Pipe

When a water pipe bursts, water leaks and pools into places where significant damage can occur. A burst water pipe has the potential to flood your home, damaging floor coverings and causing extensive water damage. No matter the time of day, if a water pipe bursts in your home call a plumber for emergency help. If a sewerage pipe bursts and is close to your home, the bad smell can enter your home causing discomfort to you and your family.

Overflowing Toilet

A blocked toilet can begin to overflow resulting in an undesirable scenario. Not only will your house smell unpleasant, but waste may even overflow onto the floor potentially making it unbearable to even be indoors. To avoid an overflowing toilet plumbing emergency, be sure to call a plumber at the first sign of a blocked toilet.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your local plumbing professionals

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton provide fast, effective and honest workmanship and are available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies. They have the expertise, tools and equipment required to assess and repair your plumbing problems.

Known as ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’, call the team in Dunsborough/Busselton on 9759 1317 today.

How to Prevent Plumbing Problems in My Home?

The Coronavirus pandemic has seen us all staying safe by staying home (except for essentials). Daily activities, normally done outside the home, such as work, school, fitness and dining are all being done in the safety of our own homes. With members of your household spending all their time at home, it’s important to ensure your plumbing is in good working order to prevent any plumbing problems.

Read on to learn how to prevent plumbing problems in your home including:

Have Dripping Taps Repaired
Have your Hot Water System Maintained
Unblock Drains

Have Dripping Taps Repaired

Spending more time at home normally means extra dishes to be washed, the dishwasher being used more often and more loads of laundry. The more water you use, the higher your water usage which sees a rise in the cost of your water bill. Add in dripping taps and your water usage can skyrocket, causing an unexpected and costly surprise when the water bill arrives. Have dripping taps repaired, save water and save money.

Have your Hot Water System Maintained

To ensure it’s functioning correctly, ensure your hot water system is maintained regularly. The weather will soon be getting cooler and no-one enjoys a cold shower. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton can inspect your hot water system for damage plus adjust the temperature to ensure there is plenty of hot water for everyone throughout winter.

Unblock Drains

Kitchens, bathrooms and toilets are heavily relied upon in a home. A small blockage in a drain can quickly escalate therefore, ensure water is freely flowing down any drains in these rooms. In the kitchen check your sink, bathrooms and ensuite check the basin, shower and bath plus ensure all toilets are flushing correctly. As with any plumbing problem, if repaired when first noticed it can save you money in the long run.

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

The Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton team offer fast, effective and honest workmanship no matter what your plumbing needs plus offer an emergency call out service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

Who Can I Trust to Repair My Plumbing in Dunsborough and Margaret River?

A plumbing problem at your home or business can inconvenience you and your family. Whether it be a plumbing inspection, maintenance or repair, it’s important to have peace of mind you have a reliable, skilled and trusted plumber to call.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough pride themselves on being the first point of call for both homeowners and business in Dunsborough, Margaret River and surrounding areas of the South West. With over four decades of industry experience, no job is too big or small and in the case of a plumbing emergency, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough team provide a large range of services including:

Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs
Hot Water Installation and Repairs
Gas Specialists

Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs

Small plumbing issues around the home are often dismissed or not made a priority to repair. If left, plumbing issues can become extensive and inconvenience you and your family. Common plumbing problems include blocked drains, blocked or leaking toilets, leaking taps and burst water pipes. No matter the plumbing problem, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough have the knowledge, experience and correct tools and equipment to repair your plumbing.

Hot Water Installation and Repairs

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton know the hot water industry like the back of their hand. If you are wanting the best hot water solution for your home, we have the knowledge and experience to recommend and install the right hot water unit based on the size of your home, family and your lifestyle.

Turning on a hot water tap and enjoying free flowing hot water is a luxury we take for granted. When it comes to hot water, it’s often only when an issue arises, we think to have our hot water system inspected and repaired.

Gas Specialists

The safety of you and your family is crucial, therefore having gas appliances inspected, maintained and repaired regularly is encouraged. From hot water unit repairs or replacements to gas cooking appliances Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are gas specialists and understand the strict rules and regulations that must be adhered to. Did you know, that by law, if you do any alteration or extensions to your house and need to move or install gas appliances like hot water systems, heaters or stoves you require a licenced gas fitter to assist?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas – your trusted name in plumbing in Dunsborough, Margaret River and the South West

For all your plumbing repairs, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Busselton/Dunsborough. We have the experience, knowledge and equipment to help. We are known as the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’. Call us today for expert advice and a free quote on 9759 1317.

What Are the Benefits of an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System?

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

Looking for a new gas hot water system? When it comes to instantaneous gas hot water systems, there is valuable information you should know plus benefits to consider including:

What is an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System?
Save Water and Money with an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System
Safety First

What is an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System?

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

Save Water and Money

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.

On average, a family of four can use up to 200 litres of hot water each day. As an instantaneous gas hot water system only heats the water you need, it can help to save you money. Rennai instantaneous gas hot water systems come with a 6-star efficiency rating, assuring you it’s exceptional quality and savings.

Safety First

Hot water is a safety hazard and extreme caution and care must be taken. As the thermostat on an instantaneous hot water system allows you to set a maximum temperature, it can help to minimise the risk of burns to you and your family. The maximum temperature function can also give you peace of mind when it comes to yours and your family’s safety.

Who Can Install an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water System in Dunsborough/Busselton and surrounding Areas?

For the most up to date products, reliability and performance, contact the trusted name in the plumbing industry Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton.

There team of fully trained, experienced and professional plumbers and gas fitters are your local choice for all your plumbing, hot water and gas solutions. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton will help you find the right system suitable to your needs.

For a free quote, call the team today on 9791 1608.

Save Water, the Environment and Money having your Dripping Taps Repaired

Tap Problems Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water & Gas

Dripping taps in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry or outside our home is a common scenario most of us have encountered. While a dripping tap is an issue we know we should have repaired, making it a priority is often dismissed.

Have you ever considered the on-flow effect of having one, or several, dripping taps around your home? Read on to learn the importance of having dripping taps repaired and how doing so can save water, the environment and money including:

How much water can a dripping tap waste?
How does repairing dripping taps help to preserve our environment?
How does repairing a dripping tap save you money?

How much water can a dripping tap waste?

The severity of a dripping tap and how many dripping taps you have around your home will determine just how much water you are wasting. A single tap that drips 10 times per minute can waste the equivalent of about 3 litres of water each day, 21 litres of water a week and over 90 litres a month. How much water is 90 litres? It’s equivalent to filling up 150 standard 600 ml water bottles. Over a year, the same dripping tap could waste over 1000 litres, that’s equivalent to filling 1800 standard 600ml water bottles.

How does fixing dripping taps help to preserve our environment?

Water is an essential resource. Our growing population means a greater demand on our water storages and our hotter, drier climate means less rainfall to fill our reservoirs. Water is precious and saving water helps to preserve our environment. There are many small things we can all do to help save water in our homes, one of them being having dripping taps repaired.

How does fixing a dripping tap save you money?

For most of us, water consumption is a utility we pay for the privilege of having. If you have noticed a spike in your water bill or your water costs continually rise despite being conscious of your water usage, repairing dripping taps is recommended. Reducing your water usage will reduce your water bill, saving you money.

Do you have dripping taps? Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your local experts when it comes to repairing dripping taps. They have the expertise, tools and equipment required to ensure the job is completed correctly to the best standard possible.

Call the ‘trusted name in the plumbing industry’ today on 9759 1317 for a free quote on all your plumbing, gas and hot water needs.

How to Avoid Hair Blocking Your Bathroom Drains

Our bathroom drains become home to hair in many ways. When washing your hair, its normal to lose strands of hair which end up pooling in the shower drain. The bathroom vanity is a popular place to style your hair, meaning lose strands fall into the bathroom sink, eventually being washed down the drain. When hair makes its way down your bathrooms drains it gets stuck on other deposits, resulting in a blockage. Like a snowball effect, deposits continue to build increasing the size of the blockage.

How can you avoid hair blocking your bathroom drains? Read on to learn a few ways including:

Strainers
Regular Cleaning
Correct Tools and Equipment

Strainers

While it’s nearly impossible to prevent some loose strands of hair being washed down your bathroom drains, prevention is best. A simple and cost-effective way to help collect hair from drains is by using strainers. These can be easily fitted into your plug holes and removed, cleared and replaced in next to no time. Strainers are available to buy from most supermarket and hardware stores. Be sure to measure the size of your plug hole to ensure a good fit.

Regular Cleaning

A good daily habit to form is giving your shower and bathroom sink a wipe over. Yes, we are all busy however this will take just a few short minutes and will help to reduce the risk of hair blocking your drain. If you style your hair over the basin, placing a hand towel over the basin to collect any loose strands of hair will help too. Any loose strands of hair that have accumulated on the towel can then be simply brushed into a bin.

Up to Date Tools and Equipment

While there are some home remedies that may help to clear hair from a drain, if your bathroom drains are blocked it is time to call the team of professionals at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton. The Mainline team pride themselves on having the most up to date advances in tools and equipment and have the expertise and experience to ensure a blocked drain is fully cleared properly. Special detection equipment allows them to identify where in the pipe the blockage is and manoeuvre deep down into pipes.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your local professionals for blocked drains

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

Whatever your plumbing needs, Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas Dunsborough/Busselton can help. Call the team on 9759 1317 today.

Can I Do My Own Plumbing When Renovating?

There is a long list of items on a ‘to do’ list when renovating. While renovating is an exciting (and sometimes stressful) time, the purpose is to normally add extra function and improve the aesthetics of a home. When it comes to plumbing requirements when renovating, it’s important to ensure they are completed to the highest possible standard by enlisting the services of the team of professionals at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton team of professional plumbers have the expertise, experience and can provide expert advice in the plumbing requirements when renovating your home including:

Drainpipes
Bathrooms
Sinks, Basins and Taps

Drainpipes

Many homes are renovated for the reason they are outdated or not functioning as they should. This normally includes the plumbing, therefore, renovating provides the perfect opportunity to improve the functionality of the plumbing both in and outside the home. Drainpipes are a common fixture that are replaced when renovating. Replacing drainpipes can help to prevent them blocking plus improve the quality of drainage throughout the home.

Bathrooms

If your homes renovations include renovating your main bathroom, ensuite or both, it can be an involved task best left to professionals. A renovation may give an opportunity to add a bathtub in a bathroom which involves accessing the plumbing, attaching drainage, connecting water lines and installing tapware.

Many bathroom renovations also see a toilet being installed or the existing position of a toilet being moved to cater for the new design which can involve significant re-piping work needing to be done.

Sinks, Basins and Taps

When renovating, new sinks, basins and tapware is a normal part of the process. Although this is a job some assume can be DIY, professional plumbers have the correct tools and equipment plus are experienced with all aspects of the plumbing needed. Fixtures and fittings not installed correctly can cause costly damages in the future.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton are your local professionals when renovating

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton provide fast, effective and honest workmanship. Discover for yourself why they are known as ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’

For expert advice and a FREE quote, call the team in Dunsborough/Busselton on 9759 1317 today.

Why are My Water Pipes Making Loud Noises?

Are you greeted with a loud rumble or bang each time someone turns on a tap in your home or workplace? When in good working order, water pipes aren’t meant to be noisy therefore if yours are causing you to want to block your ears each time you turn on a tap, there is good reason to believe you have a plumbing problem. While there are many reasons for water pipes making loud noises, if not inspected and repaired regularly, they can cause angst for homeowners with the possibility of costly repairs. Did you know, they can even be the cause of the supply of water to your home stopping all together?

Wondering what causes water pipes to make loud noises? Read on to learn 3 common plumbing issues that can be the cause including:

Blocked Drains
Damaged Pipes
Worn Washers

Blocked Drains

If you can hear a prominent gurgling sound when turning on a tap, it is a good indicator your drains may be blocked. Items that can cause a drain to block include food scraps, cooking oils and hair. Any foreign matter that makes its way down a drain continues to build up until eventually causing a blockage.

Damaged Pipes

Beneath the visible surfaces of our home are metres and metres of plumbing pipes. All these pipes work, day in and day out, to ensure our homes plumbing functions correctly. Wear and tear over time can cause damage to plumbing pipes including small cracks, holes or piping to become loose. As a result, loud noises can be heard as water flows through.

Worn Washers

Broken or worn washers in taps can cause loud noises therefore a good plumbing practice to get into is regularly checking all your taps washers for signs of wear and tear. Although tap washers can last a long time, generally they should be replaced every three to five years.

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

The team of professional plumbers at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas Dunsborough/Busselton have years of experience in inspecting and repairing the cause of loud pipes in homes and businesses throughout the South West.

The Mainline team have the knowledge and experience to locate and access the damage and perform repairs making them your local experts for all your plumbing needs. Call the team on 9759 1317 today for friendly, reliable and trusted service.

How to Prevent Blocked Drains at Christmas and New Year

Here we are with less than 2 weeks until Christmas Day and less than 3 weeks to the new year (and decade!) Christmas and New Year celebrations often involve entertaining family and friends, meaning more people in your home. As lovely as entertaining is, it can be the cause of a common plumbing issue – blocked drains. A small drain blockage can quickly escalate.

Prevent blocked drains and enjoy a stress-free Christmas and New Year by following our 3 top tips to help prevent blocked drains including:

Dispose of food scraps correctly
Don’t wash cooking fats and oils down the kitchen sink
Remove hair from showers and bathroom basins

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.

Don’t wash cooking fats and oils down the kitchen sink

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 waster system. Ensure cooking fats and oils are cleaned off fry pans and baking trays and disposed of before washing them.

Remove hair from 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. 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.

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

Do you have blocked drains 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 97591317 to benefit from their friendly, reliable and trusted service today.

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