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Does My Toilet Need to Be Replaced Soon?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Toilets are fairly simple contraptions.  They have improved over the last few hundred years since the first toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington at the end of the 16th Century.  The first flush required over 7 gallons of water and the bowl was 2 feet deep.  Thomas Crapper, the man responsible for the sardonic term for the toilet, improved and patented the design.  Today, toilets have a good reputation for never going bad. Water Efficiency Concerns  Over the years, toilets have become more water efficient.  Today’s newest models only use 1.6 gallons each flush.  This is according to federal ...

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Everything You Need to Know about Drain Flanges

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

Drain flanges are like quiet little supporting actors in the daily functioning of your home or business’ main water system fixtures.  They play an integral role in preventing leaks around drains because a flange is just a flat rim that acts as a strengthener or seal in between the drain and the fixture.  Let’s take a further look at some of the drain flanges in your home. The Sink Drain Flange If you go look in your kitchen sink you will notice that around your drain basket is a seam.  That seam means you can remove the drain basket that ...

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Why is Under My Kitchen Sink Leaking?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

You go to reach for a new garbage bag or the bottle of dishwashing detergent and see a puddle of water under your kitchen sink.  You have two options, one is close the cabinet and pretend you didn’t see it or grab a towel and potentially fix your problem.  What have you got to lose?  A plumber is always a call away if you don’t feel up to the task. The first thing to check may seem a bit too Captain, but when you clear out all of the cleaning bottles, make sure it wasn’t just one of those leaking.  ...

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What Could Be Causing My Toilet To Run?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

The most used and abused plumbing fixture in homes today is the toilet.  A good quality toilet can last almost forever if your water isn’t corrosive and you properly maintain its inner workings.  A running toilet can produce a high water bill and is worth the money in repairs, which could be less than the overage on your next statement. Inside the Tank If your toilet is running after you flush, try jiggling the handle.  If there is some play to it before it gives resistance, you will need to look in the tank by removing the lid.  Jiggling the ...

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How to Fix Banging Pipes

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

If you can hear a banging sound coming from a pipe within your walls, it may not be as complex of a problem as you may think.  This common issue is known as water hammer because the water is basically acting like a hammer as it hits against a pipe. It’s a Pressure Issue The water is flowing at such a high speed that when the valve is closed to turn the water off from a point within the house, it is slamming into the valve and pipe’s interior walls with nowhere to go.  So, it rattles and vibrates until ...

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Fixing Low Water Pressure Problems in Your Shower

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

Showers are seen as a luxury compared to other places around the world.  But when you turn the shower head on, you expect a certain amount of water to flow out.  When it doesn’t, your shower will most likely be disappointing and frustrating.  There are a few different reasons why water pressure is not as high as it should be.  Identifying which reason will help you tackle the problem and get your showers back. (more…)

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Tips on Designing an Elegant 21st Century Bathroom

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

One of the easiest ways to add equity to your home is by remodeling your bathrooms into a contemporary personal paradise with a luxury spa type of feel.  Research has shown that most home purchase decisions are decided by the quality of kitchen and bathroom areas. Specialty bathrooms can be the make or break factor in closing a deal on a home sale.  Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, it is still a prudent investment in your home and overall happiness by giving yourself the gift of a comfortable, relaxing and inviting personal ...

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Unblock Your Drains

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Melbourne Plumber

Blocked drains can be one of the most common reasons you would need to call a plumber to your home. In order to keep things running smoothly and avoid a call to your local plumber, you’ll want to know where to look for problems and how to prevent them from happening to begin with. In the Bathroom Clogged drains in the bathroom happen due to excess hair in either the sink or shower. Brushing your hair near the sink can cause some of the hair to fall out and it can make its way down the drain. In the shower, ...

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Water Heater Maintenance

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Melbourne Plumber

Plumbing is one of those modern day marvels that we’ve all gotten accustomed to. When it works, it works beautifully giving us hot water for showers, water on demand for washing clothes, and even water to take away human waste. But when something goes wrong, it can seem to turn our world upside down until we get it fixed. Take for example the shower. Most people shower daily and can’t imagine going a day without one. But how fun is it to take a shower with cold water? Not too many people would rank it very high. The best way ...

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What Your Leaky Faucet Really Costs

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Melbourne Plumber

Leaky faucets are not only annoying, but they can cost you a lot of money over time. Even the smallest of leaks can really add up. Take for instance a faucet that leaks once a minute, that adds up to 1,440 drips a day. It may not sound like much, but over just one year it adds up to a whopping 34 gallons. Take a minute to think about that and visualize 34 gallons in front of you. Pretty amazing. Two leaky faucets which might drip 10 times each minute would mean you were losing more than a gallon a ...

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