It might seem tempting to try plumbing repairs on your own. After all, it could be as simple as replacing a washer or flicking a switch, right? Not always. Do-it-yourself plumbing can often end up in disaster and spiral in cost. So much so that Australian plumbing product supplier Reece recently initiated a “DIY Disasters …
Water hammer is a loud and excessive banging of your pipes after you turn your tap on or off. Appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers can also cause water hammer to occur. If your pipes are loose, incorrectly installed, or the wrong size for your plumbing system, a sudden water pressure increase or reduction …
Nothing could be less appealing than bath water tinged slightly brown, or a long, tall glass of cloudy tap water on a hot day. If you’re experiencing some issues with your tap water quality, several things might be responsible: pipe corrosion, manganese, chemical permeation, scaling, major weather changes, or recent pipe repair works. While its …
As the owner of a rental property, you want to keep your operating costs as low as possible, so that you can maximise your short-term returns on investment. Many landlords make the mistake of skipping preventative maintenance for their building plumbing systems in order to save money, but this can have many consequences. If you …
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Homeowners insurance is designed to protect you from losses that occur due to damage to your home. Because sudden plumbing problems are one of the most common causes of damage, it’s important to understand the relationship between plumbing and homeowners insurance. To help you get a clearer picture of the issues involved, we’ve put together …
