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Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, often without warning.
Fortunately, while leaks, blocked drains, and having no hot water may happen at the most inconvenient times, PlumbWell Plumbing in Inner West are ready to help any time of day or night.
We offer fast, professional emergency plumbing services to both residential and commercial properties in Sydney’s CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburb, North Shore, and more.
Most Inner West plumbing emergencies require immediate attention or risk endangering occupants and your property. When it comes to gas, electricity and water, it’s best to leave things to the professionals and not attempt DIY solutions. Attempting repairs without proper training, tools, and know-how can not only be dangerous but sometimes make things worse, costing more.
If you have a plumbing emergency, don’t delay: call Plumbwell now if you experience any of the plumbing emergencies below.
- Blocked drains
- Overflowing toilet
- Leaking pipes
- Smell of gas
- No hot water
- Fluctuating water temperature
- Damaged pipe joints
- And more!
Inner West Blocked Drain Emergencies
Blocked drains are extremely common household problems and are often dismissed as minor issues. Overlooking problems like a slow draining sink, however, can very often be a risky decision, with bigger, more pressing problems occurring as a result.
What Can Cause a Blocked Drain
Foreign objects
Wet wipes
Toilet paper
Toilet paper is one of the only things that are suitable for flushing down the toilet. It is designed to disintegrate when wet and this prevents it from causing a blockage.
However, flushing too much toilet paper at once can still cause a blockage especially if there is another kind of blockage already within the drainage system. Most toilet paper blockages will resolve themselves, if not PlumbWell can help.
Hair build-up
As we shower and bathe, we naturally lose hair from our heads and body. These hairs typically wash away without issue. However, with the use of hair conditioner and other products, this hair can mat together, causing a blockage that is particularly difficult to resolve.
Fortunately, PlumbWell has the right tools and chemical solutions to dissolve and dislodge such blockages. We also recommend the use of a plug-hole cover to prevent the issue from reoccurring.
Tree roots
Food scraps
Grease build-up
Harmful Effects of a Blocked Drain on Your Health & Home
Damage to property
Bacteria and disease
While it might sound unlikely, the truth is that blocked drains create the ideal conditions for bacteria and germs such as helicobacter to grow in number. This bacteria-saturated water can often backflow into our homes when we have a blocked drain, introducing harmful germs into our bathrooms and kitchens.
Encourages mould growth
Contaminated water
Leakages
Bad smells
Emergency Hot Water Services
As Inner West’s most trusted plumbing experts, PlumbWell offers emergency hot water repair and entire system replacements or upgrades. This service is available to Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, and the North Shore.
All of our team are qualified hot water specialists and have many years of experience repairing instant, gas, electric, and solar hot water systems.
Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Emergency Repairs
Water temperature too high
Water too cold
Smell gas
Hot water tank leaking
No running water
Strange noises
Possible Causes of a Leaky Pipe
- Broken seals: Where pipes meet, seals are needed to prevent water from escaping. Over time, the heat and pressure of pipes can cause these to fail.
- Clogged pipes: A clogged pipe due to debris or foreign objects will cause a build-up of pressure, leading to leaks.
- Corrosion: Pipework is sometimes subjected to less-than-ideal conditions, including burial underground. This can cause corrosion and water to escape the pipe.
- Incorrect pipe installation: Out-dated and improperly installed pipework can result in water leaks. This is because of badly fitting connections, incorrect sizes, and cheap materials.
- Damaged pipe joints: Whether accidentally or due to wear and tear over time, pipe joints can often spring a leak. This is especially true on L-bends where the use of seals is often necessary, introducing a weak point.
- Tree root growth: Tree roots are adept at finding cracks in pipes and inserting tendrils to seek water. If it finds water, the roots grow quickly and strengthen, further cracking the pipe and causing a leak.
- High water pressure: If the water pressure in a household is too high for the existing pipework, seals, joints, and even the pipe itself may burst.
- Fixture cracks: Fixtures can crack due to DIY repairs with putty, or the use of improper repair materials. These cracks can also occur due to knocks or water pressure being too high.
Regular Plumbing Maintenance Can Prevent Emergency Situations
The very best way to prevent a plumbing emergency is to have PlumbWell conduct regular plumbing maintenance in your property.
We conduct a thorough inspection throughout your property and ensure everything is working as it should in accordance with The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) standards set by the NSW authorities.
Plumbing maintenance benefits include:
- Better water quality
- Improved water pressure
- Lower bills
- Maintain and improve home value
- Safe air quality
- No odours or unsightly damp patches
- Health and welfare for occupants
PlumbWell Plumbing in Inner West recommends annual plumbing maintenance visits where we can spot issues early, fixing them before they become costly and damaging.
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