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Do You Have Problems with your Hot Water System Geelong?

Posted by on September 29, 2014

Hot water systems can cause problems every once in a while. Sometimes, when you turn on the shower, it takes a while for the water to actually get warmer. This is due to the amount of distance between the water heater and faucet. This may explain why when you hop into the shower, you are overcome with a cold blast of water! A solution to this is to have a small, water heater in your bathroom.

Another issue that occurs with a hot water system is low water pressure. Your hot water pipes are most likely clogged up with deposited minerals. This can cause you water pressure to go from a great amount of pressure with cold water, to barely any water coming out of the faucet with hot water! If you do not want this to occur, you can call a plumber to flush out your water heater yearly and clean out your pipes.

Also, a big problem with hot water systems is that the hot water turns off for a while. If you have several people in your home, this is a common problem. After some people take nice, hot showers, they leave you with the icy, cold water that nobody wants! We all know that that’s not very fun! A solution to this issue is having your local plumber come and either install a larger water tank heater, or install a tankless water heater. This way, the entire family can enjoy nice, warm showers!

You may also wonder why your hot water tank is noisy. Well, the answer to this is that residue builds up in your water heater, and this may cause those loud pops and pings you hear every now and then! The residue building up in your hot water system can take up a lot of space in your tank, leaving you with a reduced water volume. If this is an issue for you, you can call your plumber to flush out and drain the tank.

Another possible trouble you may have is that your water heater smells. No one wants their house filled with an unpleasant odor! You may have this problem because bacteria is entering through your pipes and is growing. Yuck! Luckily, you can call a plumber to handle this issue for you.

If you are experiencing any of these problems with your hot water system, other problems, or just want a new hot water installed, you can call a plumber to fix them. This way, all your hot water problems will be gone!

 

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Uses of a 24-Hour Plumber Geelong

Posted by on September 23, 2014

Most of the plumbers offer their services on normal working days which are Monday to Friday and their time could be limited from 8.am to 5.m, but under certain circumstances, you may need them at certain times regardless of the time or day of the week. You can get plumbing emergencies at odd hours, even in the middle of the night. When your pipe bursts in the middle of the night, it may not be possible to wait until morning. But with a 24 hour plumber you can rest assured that your plumbing emergencies will be dealt with regardless of the time or the emergency.

Most plumbing companies specialize in a number of services. Since they have to work round the clock, they have a 24hour plumber ready to deal with a plumbing emergency. They are also efficient when it comes to fixing the problem before it ruins everything in your house. Their 24 hour services can save you a lot of money that you would have otherwise spent repairing damages.

A good 24 hour plumbing company is not only licensed, but they also have insurance. You need to be sure your plumber is licensed and has gone through a background check. This will give you peace of mind knowing that you will not compromise your security and that of your home by making that call at midnight.

The good thing about a 24 hour plumber is that you can contact him anytime you need help. But prevention is always better than cure; it is always best to avoid emergencies by having a professional plumber to run a few maintenance procedures in your home. It is always better to plan a preventive maintenance appointment, than it is to wake up in the middle of the night to find a room that is flooded, which is also less expensive compared to repairing.

When plumbing emergency occurs, it is always crucial to know which 24 hour plumber to contact. Take your time and pick the best 24 hour plumbing company that will be prompt and efficient when the unexpected happens.

 

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Unblocking Blocked Drains

Posted by on August 11, 2014

Block drains are one of the most annoying events that can happen to your when you are at home. There are various reasons why you would be facing this problem. The most common causes of these blockages included

Foreign objects and debris 

Foreign objects that find their way to your drainage may chock your drainage. These objects are usually the objects that are used during cleaning or with water. Soaps, hair, fats, and food are the most common objects that usually block the drain.

Broken pipes 

Your drainage may be blocked because the pipes that channel the water are broken. Broken pipes allow foreign objects that are within the path of the pipe to find their way into the drainage system. Once they are within the system, they prevent the flow of water resulting to blockage.

Water flow related issues 

Blockage as a result of water flow issues are usually as a result of poor installation. If the pipe is such that it requires the flow to go uphill or flow in a levelled ground without external pressure, chances of blockage are high.

How to tell where the problem lies 

If the blockage is on one particular sink or toilet, then the problem is probably with the flow channel of the toilet before it reaches the house drainage system. If more than one sinks or toilets have slow flow or are blocked, then you need to do an inspection on your home pipe work. The problem may be within the house or outside. Look for a square or round plate that les outside your building and check if there is a flow. If the whole neighbourhood is complaining while your whole drainage system is blocked, then the problem is probably with the main drainage system o your neighbourhood.

How to solve the problems DIY

If the blockage is within your house, there are a number of options that you may use to solve the problem. They include:

Plunger 

Grab a toilet plunger and suck water off the blocked sinks or toilets. Fill the sink or the toilet until it is almost full then pump the outlet using the plunger. This way, your will suck the debris or particles that have blocked the system and allow the drainage to continue flowing.

Use Pepsi or Coke 

These drinks are good at removing clogs because they dissolve the calcium that may be causing the clog. Grab two litres of any of the mentioned drinks in their room temperature, pour it down the drain, and let the bubble fizz out. One hour later, armed with hot water, rinse the system. You may use baking soda and vinegar instead of the drinks.

 

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Plumbing Geelong 101

Posted by on January 23, 2014

At its base, plumbing is a very basic model as it follows three simple laws of nature:

  1. Gravity
  2. Pressure
  3. Water that wants its own level.

If you can understand this, then you are on the right path to understanding the mysteries of being a plumber. This will aid you in making many fixes in your home’s plumbing system saving you lots of trouble, time and money!

Every business or plumbing system is structured with  different subsystems that are logical. The first system brings fresh and clean water into your house. The second system removes used water from your home or business. Water that enters your home or business is under pressure, which forces it to travel. This pressure ensures that the water can travel upstairs, downstairs wherever it is required in the home . To monitor the amount of water being used in your location, the water travels through a water meter.

All plumbing systems contain a main water shutoff or stop value. Generally, this is located close or nexto to the meter. In most plumbing emergencies, the first thing to do is locate the stop valve to turn the water inflow off. Its nb you turn the water supply off quickly, as your house or business will be flooded within in no time.

However, should you discover that the plumbing issue is located in a sink or near a toilet, then you do not need to use the shutoff to stop supply to the whole system. It is very common that most fixtures have a stop valve to prevent flooding.

Cold water incoming to the house is immediately ready for your usage. However, your hot water will need another step prior to your use. A pipe carries the cold water to your hot water system. From the hot water system, a hot water pipe transports the hot water to all taps and appliances that require use. In order to maintain the temperature on the hot water system, a thermostat maintains the temp that you set. The devices heating elements automatically turn on and off to maintain your most desired temperature. The recommended hot water temperature for a home is somewhere between 140’F and 160′ F. saying that, some homeowners set the hot water temperature to a hundred and twenty degrees F as its more economical.

It is  more common that some dishwashers require high water temperatures to help with the drying process. In these cases, the dishwasher will have their own mini water heaters to increase the temperature by an additional twenty degrees F.

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How to Extend the Life of your Hot Water Heater

Posted by on January 20, 2014

As houses start to age, there are certain maintenance issues that need to be attended to. Examples include air condition, window seals breaking, garden maintenance with weeds growing and more. It is very common that people ignore maintenance on their hot water system. This can result in replacement of the system every 5-6 years.

There is a solution to extend the life of your hot water system. By replacing the anode every 2 years you could almost double the life span of the system. The best part of all this is that you don’t need a plumber to replace an anode. You can do it yourself. I know what you are thinking… what is an anode? An anode is the long metal rod that runs from the top of the how water system to the bottom.

There are massive savings to be made by replacing the anode every two years. To put this into a simple equation, if we say that on average a hot water heater is replaced every 5 years and we can double that to 10 years by replacing the anode every two years:

–       anodes cost about $50

–       4 anodes will cost about $200

–       approx cost to install a hot water system $500

Using this method, you will save about $300 + the cost of a new hot water system every 10 years + a whole lot of headache. Not bad!

To replace an anode is no big job. Anodes are available to purchase from most hardware stores. Follow the steps below to replace your hot water systems anode:

  1. Turn off the water going into the tank and also turn off the power supply for the tank.
  2. You need to drain approx 12-16 liters of water from the tank
  3. Use a socket wrench to remove the existing anode.
  4. Install the new anode. Its recommended to wrap Teflon tape around the threads of the new anode. Be sure to tighten it with the socket wrench.

In four easy steps, you have just saved yourself hundreds of dollars for not much fuss. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this little trick so they too can save money!

For more information and other articles, please look at the Geelong 24 Hour Plumbing Blog.

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