10 water saving tips from Plumbspec

10 water saving tips from Plumbspec

10 water saving tips from PlumbSpec

Saving water is very important these days, as we face the climbing costs of water. PlumbSpec has some tips for a water wise home.

Water saving tips from PlumbSpec
TAKE SHORTER SHOWERS

A 10 minute shower with an old style shower head can use up to 250 litres of water. A 4 minute shower using a three star rated shower head will use around 36 litres, this is an 85% saving.

MAKE USE OF YOUR GREYWATER

You can make use of greywater by connecting your washing machine outlet to a tank or irrigation system to use the water on your garden.

INSTALL AERATORS OR FLOW RESTRICTORS ON YOUR TAPS

These tools will help save water when rinsing dishes or running water. Hand basins only need to flow at four litres per minute and kitchen and laundry taps at nine to 12 litres per minute.

USE WATER WISELY IN THE GARDEN

Use a trigger nozzle hose to water only where necessary. Don’t water during the heat of the day. Plant a water wise garden.

USE MULCH AND WETTING AGENTS IN THE GARDEN

Mulch reduces evaporation and run off. Also, wetting agents retain moisture in the soil, helping to reduce your water use.

INSTALL A RAINWATER TANK

Save thousands of litres of drinking water per year. Use the rainwater for your garden or connect the tank to your laundry or bathroom for washing clothes and flushing the toilet.

CHOOSE WATER SAVING APPLIANCES

If you need to replace your washing machine or dishwasher, don’t just go for the one with the lowest price tag! Select a water efficient model with the most stars, this will save you money in the long run.

USE YOUR WASHING MACHINE AND DISHWASHER EFFICIENTLY

Only switch them on when you have a full load or use the water saving option. Not only will this save water, but you’ll save money on your electricity bill too.

INSTALL A DUAL FLUSH TOILET

The toilet is the second biggest user of water in the home, after the shower. Replacing your single flush cistern with the most efficient dual flush cistern uses approximately 60 percent less water.

CHECK YOUR LOO FOR A LEAK

A leaking toilet cistern can waste 16,000 litres of water a year without anyone noticing. To check, put a few drops of food colouring in the cistern and wait for 15 minutes. If any of the colouring has appeared in the toilet bowl, your cistern is leaking.

Have you had a professional maintenance check done of your plumbing systems? We offer professional maintenance checks and can offer advice on how to make your home run more efficiently.

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What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

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PlumbSpec for all plumbing needs for Albury Wodonga

PlumbSpec for all plumbing needs for Albury Wodonga

PlumbSpec for all plumbing needs for Albury and Wodonga.

Whether you are building, renovating or need maintenance work done, no job is too big or small for PlumbSpec.

Are you curious about what PlumbSpec actually does?

How often can you rely on one business to cover all of your plumbing, refrigeration and gas needs?

Plumbspec cover it all and with prompt, professional, reliable service. We also offer a service guarantee.

We have over 20 years of experience in providing residential and commercial services. Our technicians are experienced, efficient, and always professional. You can be sure you will receive a high quality of service, with all work guaranteed.

Below list is just a small taste of our plumbing services:

  • Burst Pipes
  • Blocked Drains
  • Hot Water Changeovers
  • Hot Water System Repairs
  • 24/7 Emergency Plumbing
  • Leaking Taps
  • Leaking Toilets
  • Leaking Showers
  • Toilet Changeovers
  • Shower Replacement
  • Gas Leaks
  • Gasfitting
  • Ensuite Installs
  • Kitchen Makeovers
  • Bathroom Makeovers
  • Wall Furnaces
  • Space Heaters
  • Gas Ducted Heating
  • Ducted Air Conditioning
  • Reverse Cycle Split Systems
  • Refrigeration Services
  • Air Conditioner installs
  • Kitchen Appliance Changeovers

Whether you are building, renovating or need maintenance work done, no job is too large or small.

Solar Hot Water

Installation of solar panels for residential or commercial hot water. When building or renovating, make sure you get solar hot water installed and save heaps on your electricity bills.

Maintenance

Drain clearing or repairs, septic system care or field rejuvenation, high-tech sewer jetting, pipe sanitizing, leaks repair, tap or washer replacements, toilet or sink repair or replacement.

Inspections

Complete plumbing checkup & diagnosis, hot water heater inspections, camera inspection, leak detection, slow drains, maintenance plans.

Residential Services

PlumbSpec offer plumbing, air conditioning, refrigeration, gas-fitting, hot water systems and kitchen appliance repairs & changeovers.

Commercial Services

Commercial properties need PlumbSpec professional plumbers, refrigeration experts and gas-fitters, just like residential properties.

Emergency Services

Have a plumbing, gas or refrigeration emergency? PlumbSpec are available 24/7 for quick response expertise and emergency repairs.

What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

Call us now on 0417 555 325

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Paying too much for water?

Paying too much for water?

Paying too much for water?

Water-efficient appliances and fixtures save water and money and can make a big difference to Australia’s overall use of clean tap water.

Paying too much for water

Building or renovating? This is often the perfect time to consider installing appliances and fixtures that allow you to reduce the amount of water you use.

In your home, the appliances and fixtures that use most water will usually be the washing machine, dishwasher, shower and toilet.

If you want to install a grey water system, it’s a good idea to factor this in during the planning stages. For example, it can be difficult to retrofit a grey water system that recycles water from the shower, bath and hand basins.

Australians could save more than $1 billion on our water and energy bills just by using more water efficient appliances and fixtures. About 25 per cent of these savings would come from using more water efficient shower heads, another 50 per cent from more efficient washing machines and over 20 per cent from water efficient toilets.

Other ways to save on water usage is to plant native plants that do not require a lot of water to survive. You can also save water by sweeping, not hosing paths and driveways, wash the car on the lawn so you can water the lawn and end up with a clean car.

Also make sure you do a monthly maintenance check on your plumbing systems. Take a quick look for leaking taps, wet areas around toilets and tap bases, check ceilings and walls for water damage or mould and look for spongy areas in the garden that may be from a damaged pipe.

For all the latest advice on water efficient appliances, grey water systems, septic systems, fixtures and fittings, maintenance and repairs, call Plumbspec 0417 555 325 

What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

Call us now on 0417 555 325

  • All Work Guaranteed
  • 24/7 Service Available
  • Free Quotes

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Oh no, that Smell!

Oh no, that Smell!

Oh no, that Smell!

There’s nothing worse than drain smells or back-flow of waste water all over your floors. It’s smelly, inconvenient and a health hazard.

Oh no that smell

Discover the PlumbSpec difference for all your Albury Wodonga drain and sewer plumbing.

1. FAST, SAME DAY REPAIRS: We can be at your home or business fast – 24 hours, 7 days a week.  We have drain and sewer repair teams in multiple locations across NE Victoria and Southern NSW.  We can dispatch the nearest available team direct to your door and you can be sure that we’ll be on time.

2. ALL DRAIN BLOCKAGES: No matter the blockage, PlumbSpec have the solution.

3. GREAT GUARANTEES: When PlumbSpec fixes your drain or sewer, you can be sure of our guarantee and complete peace of mind that your drain or sewer is in safe hands.

4. LATEST TECHNOLOGY: Benefit from the latest drain and sewer technology.

5. DRAIN AND SEWER PROS: With over 20 years of experience and trusted in hundreds of homes across Albury Wodonga and surrounding regions, PlumbSpec are the drain and sewer experts in NE Victoria and Southern NSW.

6. TREE ROOT REMOVAL: Tree roots are a common problem with sewer lines. PlumbSpec can help diagnose and remove the intrusion into the line.

7. LEAKS AND SMELLS: If you have a sewer or drain leak; or need to locate the source of a bad sewer smell, then we have the latest equipment to locate the problem.

8. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SERVICE: With PlumbSpec, you can be sure our courteous and friendly Technicians will look after you and your home.

9. UP-FRONT PRICING: With PlumbSpec, there are no surprises! You’ll know the full price in advance, putting you in control.

10. GREAT VALUE: Save with our great drain clearing and repair specials.  With years of experience, we can clear your drains with an efficiency and price point that other companies cannot match.

For fast drain clearing and sewer repairs across NE Victoria and Southern NSW, call and speak with the professionals today!

Click Here for more information about PlumbSpec or call 0417 555 325 

What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

Call us now on 0417 555 325

  • All Work Guaranteed
  • 24/7 Service Available
  • Free Quotes

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You did what?! Common Plumbing Mistakes

You did what?! Common Plumbing Mistakes

You did what?! Common Plumbing Mistakes

There are several common mistakes that homeowners make which often result in plumbers having to be called in to fix the problem.

You did what?!

There are a few things you can do, or not do, to avoid costly plumbing repair jobs.

Here are some of the top mistakes made by DIY aficionados.

Over tightening of plumbing fixtures

The annoying sound of a dripping tap in the bathroom or kitchen area is a common story we hear. However, no amount of turning it tighter and tighter is going to stop the water from coming out. Pushing or pulling on tap handles will only cause them to break and then you will have a real problem on your hands as the water cascades out. Over tightening of plumbing fixtures and appliances can strip the threads that help screw the parts together, leaving you with a repair job that could have been avoided. If you are not an expert in home handyman repairs, call in a plumber to do the work properly for you.

Bath and Shower fixtures are not shelves

Tempting though it might be, to buy a hanging shower rack to save some space and keep all the shower and bath products off the floor and out of the way, this can be a disaster waiting to happen. Plumbers have been called out to stop water gushing out of the shower head because it had been broken off due to the weight of toiletries hanging from the shower unit. The shower head will snap off at the threaded joint, so it is not a simple repair job.

Treating the sink like a garbage chute

Kitchen and laundry sinks can become blocked or damaged due to many forms of waste. As an example, we have found paint, grouting material and even joint compound (used for repairing walls), poured into household sinks. While the liquid part may go through, the solids will harden up and blockages could occur. If fixatives are blocking the sink pipes then it could involve pipe replacement, which is not going to be a cheap option. A build-up of fat, hair and food waste is often an easy repair, but if you have tried a drain clearing compound or plunger and the water still does not drain, it is time to call in the professionals.

Flushing the wrong objects down the toilet

Overflowing toilet bowls are not a pretty sight or the most appealing fragrance to have through your home. Plus, the over-flowing water can cause damage to floors and walls. Plumbers have the best stories of what they have found when it comes to unblocking these pipes, but the usual culprits are toys and household items. If you live with small children, then invest in seat locks until they reach the age where trying to flush toys, a few toilet rolls, clothing, or the front door keys down the toilet is not a fun game anymore!

If you find yourself in need of a helping hand, call Plumbspec. Click Here for more information about PlumbSpec or call 0417 555 325 

What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

Call us now on 0417 555 325

  • All Work Guaranteed
  • 24/7 Service Available
  • Free Quotes

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Uh Oh, I Smell Gas.

Uh Oh, I Smell Gas.

What To Do If You Smell Gas.

If there is any sign of a gas leak at your property, contact Plumbspec urgently. Here are 5 signs that you may have a gas leak in your home.

Uh Oh I smell gas

You hear a Hissing Sound

This usually means that you have a significant leak. The problem could be a leaking gas line, a leaking valve or a faulty appliance.

Plants and Fauna Are Dying

This can mean that there is a gas leak underground.

An obvious Smell at Your Property

A smell that is similar to sulphur, sewerage or rotten eggs can be the smell of leaking gas. Gas has a very distinctive smell.

A Mist Around Your Home

This is possibly gas and should be inspected by a plumber immediately.

You Have Tested and Found Bubbles in The Suspected Area

  • You can test the gas pipes or another area that you suspect of leaking gas.
  • Mix a small amount of dish-washing liquid into a large container of water;
  • Wipe down the area with a cloth or sponge while the gas is on;
  • Any bubbles that form confirm that you have a gas leak.

Gas leaks are extremely dangerous. If you have any of the above signs in your home, call our emergency gas plumber for assessment straight away.

Do not:

  • Use electricity, lighters or matches
  • Drive your car
  • Touch the gas controls or try to turn the gas off

Any of these things could cause a spark and a gas explosion.

Do:

  • Open windows and doors
  • Evacuate your family and pets immediately
  • Contact Plumbspec, your professional gas fitter and plumber straight away.

Click Here for more information about PlumbSpec or call 0417 555 325 

What We Do

PlumbSpec have a team of professional Plumbers and gas fitters ready to meet your plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services needs for the Albury, Wodonga Regions.

Whether you’re building, renovating or need routine maintenance on your home or business, contact us. Feel free to also contact us for hot water systems prices.

Why choose PlumbSpec?

Service Guaranteed

We offer a full range of plumbing, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning services. From equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed.

Call us now on 0417 555 325

  • All Work Guaranteed
  • 24/7 Service Available
  • Free Quotes

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