2021
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What to Do If Your Hot Water Tank Starts to Whistle and Grumble
Have you noticed some strange sounds emanating from within your water heater? On certain occasions, you may notice a strange rumbling noise, while on others, you may notice a high-pitched whistling sound. What's going on in this case, and what can you do to fix the situation? Unusual Sounds During normal operation, the hot water tank should not make any discernible noise. You may feel a small vibration, but other than that, everything should be quiet.
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Making Plans For Your New Home? Why You Should Have An Instantaneous Hot Water System Installed
If you're in the planning stages for your new home, and you're in the process of choosing a hot water system, don't settle on a tank-based system. Instead, talk to your plumber about installing an instantaneous hot water system instead. An instantaneous hot water system doesn't utilise the traditional storage method for hot water. Instead, it relies on a system of pipes and tubes to provide hot water throughout your home.
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Plumbing Upgrades You Need for a Granny Flat Project
Granny flats are a way many families deal with the high costs of senior living and healthcare. By having a granny flat, you can allow your family member to stay at home around loved ones. This transition makes it easier for many families to find specialty caregivers as well. If you are considering transitioning your garage to a granny flat, there are some plumbing upgrades you will need. Here are a few of the upgrades you should consider having a certified plumber handle.
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Top Considerations for Your Hot Water Replacement Project
Looking to replace your existing home's water heater? Since not all hot water systems are created equal, replacing your residential water heater is a decision you must think about carefully. Buying a water heater that is too small than what is required will result in running out of hot water during peak times of the day, while the wrong water heater model could prove to be too expensive to run over the long term.
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Buying an On-Demand Water Heater? Here's How to Maximise the Unit's Efficiency
On-demand water heaters provide hot water on demand, rather than heating the water slowly and storing it in a tank. These systems are efficient and can lower your annual water heating bills. However, users may miss out on the benefits of an on-demand unit if they choose the wrong appliance or skimp on some features. Therefore, as you buy your unit, check out these tips for maximising the unit's efficiency.
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How to Handle Common Plumbing Emergencies That May Occur at Home
When it comes to dealing with plumbing emergencies that occur at home, it's always good to be prepared. Knowing what to do before contacting a 24/7 plumber can prevent a plumbing issue from escalating and potentially save money on your residential plumbing repair bills. Here's how to deal with some common plumbing emergencies you may face in your home. Drain Clogs Blocked drains are perhaps the most annoying plumbing issue you may experience in your home because they prevent wastewater and sewage from flowing out of the property smoothly and efficiently.
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What Should Plumbers Do If They Smell Gas?
Plumbers are called out to do work in homes and business premises for many reasons. You might take a job to deal with low water pressure, for example, and end up dealing with an issue with the central heating system. Equally, a fault you have been called out for with a boiler may have nothing to do with the plumbing system and actually be down to a problem caused by the gas supply.
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