Every homeowner in Melbourne knows that keeping and maintaining your home’s plumbing system in good working order will save you money in the long term. Staying on top of the little jobs around the house will be your main goal; while an entire plumbing system may seem a bit complicated at first, breaking down the system into its different parts will allow you to find the common faults more easily.
Blocked Pipes
One of the most common problems around anyone’s house is a blocked pipe. The majority of local plumbing services are called out for servicing or repairing a blocked drain pipe at least once a day. But with a few simple techniques, you can reduce your risk of blockage. Ensuring that you are not pouring chemicals or cooking oils and fats will cut your risk of pipe blockage in half, so keep an eye out for what you dispose of carefully.
The kitchen and bathroom are where the majority of pipe blockage occurs. So ensure that you are using a pipe-safe detergent and cleaning fluid to allow the waste to be adequately flushed away. Use a simple sink waste catcher to ensure that no larger items end up going down the sink, and clean your bathroom plug holes on a regular basis to avoid expensive call outs.
Toilet plumbing issues
Nobody likes the headache (or smell) of a blocked toilet, so by ensuring that you maintain your toilet plumbing system in good working order will reduce the risk of blockage. Ensure that you use toilet-friendly detergents and cleaning chemicals to avoid any cracking or corrosion of plastic piping, and regularly pump the toilet to remove any build-up of crud found around the pipe.
Inspect the toilet cistern on a regular basis to ensure everything is in good working order. Check your water lines inside the cistern and see if your toilet could benefit from a water-saving device. Installing a water saving device in every toilet around your home could end up cutting your water bill by a relatively large amount.
Water boiler issues
Your water boiler is a state of the art system designed to give you running hot water on-demand. When this system fails, it is often the case that you need to call out the services of your local plumber. Most boilers are not user-friendly, and it is recommended that you enlist the services of a professional to deal with boiler and gas issues.
A fully trained professional should carry out boiler inspection at least once a year to ensure everything is in good working order. Tinkering with this equipment may cause problems later down the line. So make sure that your local plumber is fully qualified to carry out the task.
Water leakage around the house
A leaking tap can not only be annoying when you want to enjoy the calm of an afternoon, but they will also ensure you have a hefty water bill at the end of the month. Over a period of a year, it is estimated that the average house will waste up to 10,000 gallons of water, which equates to around 270 washes in your laundry machine.
As a city dweller, ensuring that all of your taps are correctly tightened will ensure that the waste is halted. Call out your local plumbers in Eastern suburbs Melbourne and other suburban areas to inspect your taps and pipes at least once a year so repairs or upgrades can be made. The majority of leaking taps can be repaired with a simple washer or two and a little tightening.
Low water pressure
This issue can cause a lot of problems with your taps and shower, but also with your boiler or water heating system. It is usually the case that low water pressure is caused at the sink, so check to see if it is affecting the hot and water taps first. If both of the taps appear to have low water pressure, the likeliest cause is the aerator.
The cause of a blocked aerator is commonly found with calcium deposits that build up in the pipe. The fix for this issue is relatively simple and can be done by anyone, but if you require a professional, or have a problem with multiple low water pressure taps, call out a professional. Just simply remove the aerator from the tap itself, and ensure all calcium deposits are removed and disposed of safely.
