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The Pied Plumber is a leading local Ermington family-owned plumbing company with over two decades of experience presenting an expansive range of plumbing services at affordable costs.

We understand that you expect promptly professional and courteous service from your local Ermington plumber. Carrying the most up-to-date plumbing technologies ensuring all the plumbing issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.

 

Plumbing Companies Near Me?

 

Absolutely! We are on time and on budget with no hidden costs or residual problems!! Simply contact us, and a Pied Plumber will be dispatched to your location in the nick of time.

At The Pied Plumber, we take pride in our work and place a high premium on customer satisfaction. Our Ermington plumbers can repair it, replace it or unblock it.

 

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Here are some of the most popular plumbing issues that The Pied Plumber can help you with:

 

 

 

Strong Gas Scent In Ermington:

We are professionally licenced and insured gas fitting specialists. A sudden odour of gas odour can be detected anywhere near your appliances; These are all symptoms of a potential leak, such as areas around your gas heater, gas stove, BBQ, gas meter, or even catching a slight egg odour under your floor or home!

Gas leaks can be dangerous for you and your family, so call us to discuss your next steps. We have all of the most up-to-date testings and tracing equipment to ensure that your kitchen and heating remain operational.

 

Broken and Burst Ermington Pipes:

Burst water pipes can occur anywhere around your property - usually close to power and various other concealed locations, resulting in severe water damage and a hefty water bill.   We always have a 24-hour emergency plumber near Ermington on call, and we will act effectively to replace burst pipes, repair floods, and get you back to normal. The Pied Plumber has worked with broken hoses under sinks to split copper pipes in the garden and those dreaded breaks under the pavement or above the water meter. We'll have you back up and running as soon as possible.

 

External Ermington Drains Blocked:

On occasion, and some more frequently than others, you may hear gurgling around drains, typically in bathrooms and even outside in areas of sewer overflow. Seeing as regular plumbing problems can be fixed easily, it is important to address such issues as soon as they occur!

Outside sewer service blockages are frequently caused by tree roots desperate to survive in Sydney's frequent droughts. These mainline choke issues are prevalent throughout Sydney. All surrounding regions, whether you live in Ermington, Smithfield, or Ryde - Obstructions either to branch lines, boundary traps, and shafts are our speciality – The Pied Plumber uses the latest in both high-pressure jet blasting and CCTV inspection drain clearing equipment for us to clean, detect, and locate precisely where the problem is so that your drainage wastewater system can be fully unblocked.

This also applies to stormwater drains that are unable to handle heavy runoff. Whether the downpipes are clogging in and around pits and you have overflowing strip drains, we'll take the time to get you back up and running quickly while also properly assessing your problem to prevent a recurrence.

 

Blocked Ermington Fixture Drains:

At any moment, whether it's your children dropping off their toys or 'that' family member who comes to every Christmas and wrecks havoc.

Blocked fixture drains are commonly found in kitchen sinks, and even long-haired family members can lead to drain clogs and overflowing showers. The Pied Plumber is a leading Sydney plumbing company with over 20 years in the industry. Unblocking floor waste near toilets, successfully restoring kitchen plumbing issues, fixing overflowing washtubs, and, in some cases, removing dry cement from shower drains left by the previous tradesman. We take the time to properly remedy your drainage problem to leave you with knowledge on prevention.

Let’s face it, drains aren’t necessarily pretty, and without experience unblocking that ensuite or main bathroom toilet, you can do more harm than good.

 

Shower Worries:  

You may experience dreaded in-wall concealed shower leaks through the nooks and crannies around taps or showerheads from time to time.   We carry thermal imaging equipment and can pressure test your shower outlet with ease. Examining the plumbing is unquestionably the prudent first step until paying out hundreds of dollars to reseal a bath or shower assembly to discover the problem persists!

We even replace old rusted shower heads with new top-notch multi-function heads and install adjustable shower on-a rail dispensers for those odd couples with significant height differentials.

 

Leaking Ermington Taps:

You can your family will go nuts from dripping taps! This widespread plumbing problem encompasses everything from leaking kitchen or hand basin mixer tap cartridges to "the" bathroom shower that keeps the family awake at night. Broken and shattered washers add to Sydney's high quarterly water bills; hence the Pied Plumber takes the time to repair and/or replace the leaky pipes, be modern or rusty, washer or quarter-turn–we do it all.

 

Toilet trouble:

A leaking cistern can lead to obscenely high-water bills! External toilet drips and leaks may also occur around the bowl or pan. If this is a concern, all toilets should have taps or valves to isolate your toilet problem. We can even replace your old toilet with the one you've always wanted—you'd be amazed how much a modern toilet installation can transform the look of a bathroom.

We are always plumbing nearby Ermington and would love to talk with you about whether this is a crisis or not!

 

No Hot Water in your Ermington House:

Not having hot water in your home is a popular plumbing problem in Ermington– contact the experts as soon as possible to have it repaired for your family! While hot water leaks are relatively easy to repair, they should not be ignored as they can fail the hot water unit. A faulty hot water tempering device will sometimes result in insufficient temperatures around vital washdown fixtures such as showers and sinks. We can repair, maintain and offer brand new hot water systems.   To ensure that all hot water components inside your property stand the test of time, we only use parts from your local Ermington plumbing Reece supplier.

When the boiler systems stop heating properly, it is time to call in the pros to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We do this with ease.

 

Need a Plumbing inspection?

 

For all after hours, public holiday and emergency service. The Pied Plumber will take care of it!

 

 

 

Pied Plumbers are local professionals in Ermington who will assist you with plumbing repairs, maintenance, and hot water installations. We're experts in all facets of Gas, Storage and Electric Hot Water Services.

 

 

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If you're looking for a trustworthy, competent, and seasoned family plumber in Ermington, look no further than The Pied Plumber. We are committed to providing the highest possible quality workmanship and to doing jobs correctly the first time.

When only a professional family plumber will do, call the plumbing professionals on 1300 13 80 80 or complete online enquiry form - First class nearby plumbing around Ermington at affordable prices.


 

 

 

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Ermington Drain Repairs:

 

Leaking or burst pipes and a damaged or blocked up drain will bring your home to a grinding halt, resulting in an endless list of issues. Whether your toilet, shower, bath or sinks are leaking, blocked or broken, we treat all drain repairs like an emergency, and our Ermington plumbers will be there ASAP to unblock, clean and clear your overflowing drain!

If you have a blocked drain caused by tree roots or litter, the first thing you can do is contact one of our professionals. Our immediate response emergency plumbing service can assist you in determining the most prevalent causes of blocked drains. Once our team arrives at your location, we'll find and repair the blockage, as well as ensure that your drains are properly configured to avoid further blockages.

 

Emergency Ermington Plumber:

 

We recognise that plumbing issues do not always occur throughout the day and that they are quite likely to occur after work when you are taking a bath or using the shower. The Pied Plumber recognises this, which is why our team is comprised of the finest plumbers in Sydney, who are available to serve our clients 24 hours a day. That is how committed our plumbing team is to you and your household 7 days a week. So, the next time you have a plumbing problem in Ermington, our direct response emergency team can assist you, even if it is nighttime or very early mornings.

 

What To do In an After-Hours Ermington Plumbing Emergency:

 

The key is 'calm'; help is only a call away. Emergency scenarios are always prevalently obvious; what may not be is your safety! Stop for a few seconds to identify potential flood zones, electrical hazards, or whether any water is directly adjacent to the electrics of your hot water service! - turn your electrical hot water circuit OFF! Hot water should be clearly marked as “HWS”, “HOT WATER”, or “HW” inside your electrical meter box.

 

What do I do if a pipe in my toilet, kitchen, laundry, or ensuite bursts?

 

  • In most cases, respectfully demanding a delay would not address burst piping. Before our arrival, try to locate your water meter and, if possible, establish whether this is a cold or hot water leak to know what to isolate. Your water meter otherwise will eliminate both supplies.

 

  • If you call from a residential property around Ermington: Your water meter is almost certainly situated in the front (facing the street), usually in line with your house hose tap. Check that your meter tap is turned clockwise, then open an outside hose tap to confirm that your water utilities are indeed turned off. This will also allow the remaining house supply water line to drain safely elsewhere!

 

  • If your problem derives from a unit block in Ermington, you'll normally find your unit isolation valve under the kitchen sink or laundry tub. Unfortunately, there is no set parameter for sourcing the final location of common property isolation valves. As a result, The Pied Plumber highly urges all unit owners always to be mindful of such components' particular orientation.

 

Thereby, you've isolated your supplies and are about to call our assistance:

 

Even though we have wet vacs and cleaning equipment, we feel this is part of our emergency response. Having old towels on hand during an incident is vital and would almost certainly reduce the seriousness of the damage inside your home. If there is a plumbing issue underneath a hand basin, toilet, or sink, chipboard cupboards and shelves can swell, causing irreversible damage. Whatever you do, never use hot air fans to relieve the situation, as this will escalate the damage before we arrive. Allow us to save your plumbing!

 

 

WHAT OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

  • I could not be happier with your expertise and promptness in solving my problem. In future you will always be my plumber.
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  • I was very pleased with the advice and the work carried out for me. I am a very satisfied customer.
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PLUMBING TROUBLESHOOTing

Short answer; check your cleaner packaging before use. Anything bleach-based, when used inside your cistern, can chemically deteriorate internal rubbers and valve parts. If your cistern cleaner is bright blue in particular - this voids most manufacture warranties of cistern components.

 

A quick tip from the boss: If you're one to use cleaners inside the toilet rim, look into dissolvable stick-on products rather than hanging manifolds. You'd be surprised how many call-outs Plumbers obtain from foreign objects caught down the dunny when flushed. Some can involve fairly significant works to retrieve.

 

Just remember - bleach for the pan, not your cistern!

 

We're always happy for a chat if you're experiencing any issues.

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All Australian plumbing fixtures must pass strict water efficiency guidelines established therein the Water efficiency and labelling scheme (WELS). Initially, this was introduced to provide consumers with detailed analysis on product flow rates, and to make easy, informed decisions before any purchase. Mainly this scheme ensures your product is approved for use in Australia.

In order to meet these conditions, products must first be produced in compliance with the AS/NZS 6400 standard and that the manufacturer must be licenced within the WELS structures. Simply Check their unique licence number located below the WELS rating or purchase from reputable Australian plumbing suppliers. Reece particularly is a safe supplier choice.

This is a fine example of why it's crucial to purchase Australian rather than inexpensive foreign knockoffs that can't be guaranteed. These products are not intended for our operating conditions, working pressures, or pipe sizing and can be potentially dangerous to you and your property.

At The Pied Plumber, we understand that knowing how to lower your water bills in Sydney will go a long way to helping families manage their budgets within challenging climates.

Never fear! There are ways that you can reduce your water bills, whether this be installing water-efficient appliances and fixtures or by ensuring that leaks are isolated and fixed promptly. These actions will not only help you save money on your water bills but assist in conserving water, we can all help save our dams during drought seasons.

 

Five strategies for saving money on your water bills in Sydney

  1. Check your toilet for leaks: Add a few drops of food colouring into the cistern and wait for 30 minutes. If the cistern is leaking into the pan, you will see the coloured water in the bowl.
  2. Install a dual flush cistern: This can save you up to 5 litres of water every time you flush the toilet, which can add up to thousands of litres per year.
  3. Check fixture flow rates: Our family plumbers will check the flow rates of your shower heads, bath, vanity, kitchen and laundry taps and install water restrictors, which reduce the flow rates to save you money.
  4. Repair leaking taps: One or more dripping taps can add up to a lot of wasted water and higher than expected bills. So whether these are indoors or outdoors, the prompt repair of leaking taps is essential to conserving water and saving money on your water bills in Sydney.
  5. Hidden underground leaks: Often, the first time you realise that you have an insidious underground water leak is when you receive an abnormally high water bill. However, leaks from underground mains water pipes can be challenging to locate, which is why our electronic line locating equipment comes in handy. Our family plumbers will quickly and efficiently find the source of your underground water leak and repair the pipes, helping you to save money on your water bills in Sydney.

Lower your water bills with a water leak claim form

When you have a concealed water leak underground and have promptly acted to fix the problem, you can claim credit for the additional water charges from the council. As licensed family plumbers in Sydney, we will issue you with a water leak claim form, which you submit to Sydney Water once we have repaired your water leak helping you lower your water bill in Sydney following a hidden leak.

 

We're here if you need us: 1300 13 80 80

Whatever the scenario. Whether this be servicing a tap, toilet or even in the event of a dreaded burst pipe - Try not to panic.

 

Firstly, what service do you wish to isolate?

 

If it's your hot water, you'll usually find a control valve with a black, green or blue handle at the lower end of the storage heater. Turn off clockwise to isolate.

 

If you require turning off the property at the meter or main control valve:

  • House owner: Usually, these will be street facing around the front fence boundary. If obstructed and unobtainable, try and source the front hose tap and focus your efforts to track in-line towards the road. Most meter's you'll find a T-shaped brass handle to turn clockwise for ÓFF'.
  • Unit owner: On occasion, such isolation taps can be difficult to source as there's no absolute clear-cut standard as to where they're required to be located. The most common areas are laundry tubs, kitchen sinks, standard corridor service doors, car parks and standalone wall valves. If unsure, call your strata and have them confirm its location.

 

Remember, your mains water isolation valve is the most critical tap around the property. ALL property owners should know their whereabouts.

Unsatisfactorily low water pressure may be reasonably simple to diagnose in certain situations.

Below is a check-list of possible triggers, from the more popular to the uncommon supplementary causes of low water pressure:

 

  • Your meter tap washer is broken and thus disallowing optimal flow through the meter assembly.
  • You have a pressure limiting or reduction device fitted to the meter outlet, which may require replacement.
  • Sydney Water has reduced the street pressure supply to prolong outdated and weakened mains pipes from breaking.
  • Your fixture tap outlets have become clogged with debris—this is a common problem, particularly after a split in a street main, causing fixture tap outlets to become blocked. This is a common problem, particularly after a break in a road main.
  • Your water supply lines are undersized for the number of fixtures you now have around your property. Particularly when homes have been renovated and fixture numbers have doubled without updating water supplies to accommodate the increased flow rates necessary to operate the dwelling
  • You have a below ground leak on the property; depending on the severity of the leak, this may impact your working pressures to fixtures.
  • You perhaps have a hidden pressure-reducing device fitted somewhere on the property. A full house inspection is often necessary to source these.

 

The key concern here is: Don't wait for your next water bill to arrive. Check that your water meter isn't ticking over constantly, and if concerned – we're a call away.

Fortunately, you're not alone—this prevalent problem in Sydney households is, most of the time, due to either hot water cylinder rust or cast-iron pipe supply issues. (if in older properties)
Open your taps independently to check whether the discolouration occurrence is on both hot and cold sides. If your issue is predominantly from the hot side - your hot water heater is asking for a check-up.


Are you finding this on both sides? It's a likely supply issue.


Discolouration can range from a slight cloudy white tinge to black, brown and orange water supplies. To check, simply fill a clear cup sample and focus notably on the bottom for sedimentation.
On occasion, even a Sydney Water street mains break can affect surrounding property supply, so in the meantime, continue using your plumbing and, after a day or two - if the problem persists, have this looked over.
Otherwise, give us a call! We would be more than happy to help. 1300 13 80 80

More than likely not. Most vitreous ceramic cisterns will have genuine and generic components available to rectify. If your Cistern's constructed in plastic and requires more than inlet and outlet rubber replacement to fix – you may find that a new plastic cistern is the most cost-effective route.

 

We always consider the age, make and model of your cistern and suite to ensure that you're given the know-how to make the correct decision.

Suppose your taps are a downright mission to operate, grinding and squealing or perhaps causing irritating hammering noises around the house. We aim to rectify this!

Our first approach is tap servicing; On occasion, taps can go from polar opposites within months. The key here is attending to the issue before it worsens, as inevitably, this will occur. To service your spindle taps, we always replace 'O' rings, clean and lubricate spindle threads, and install high-quality copper washers, along with assessing the seats where the washers are housed.

We also carry the most common parts to attend to mixer leaks and drips.

In some circumstances, when plumbing woes have been left unattended for too long – your taps may be irretrievably damaged, constituting a consideration to replace as the most cost-effective option.

On other occasions, it may come down to aesthetic purposes. You'd be surprised how most modern tapware can transform a plumbing area without having to fork out thousands to renovate.

 

These are all factors we provide you to ensure that you're across all options rather than just undertaking a bandaid solution.

  • Water hammering or odd audible noise emanating from plumbing fixtures can commonly cause burst pipes and property damage if left unattended. It may seem insignificant but certainly, a worthy idea to check for peace of mind.

 

  • Water damage outside shower screens, bubbling paint along walls and adjacent rooms, dampness or discolouration around ceilings along with off stagnant odour around plumbing areas. Avoid an insurance claim, have this checked.

 

  • Higher than usual water bills is a relatively standard method of establishing whether you have an issue. If you're unable to identify the cause of the billing discrepancy – It might be worth having your house inspected for leaks.

 

  • Gurgling and varying water levels in toilets, floor wastes, and outdoor drains are a giveaway sign that you have a sewer blockage. This is the time to have your plumbing assessed to prevent overflowing drains.

 

  • Hot water no longer producing a reasonable tempered supply; A plethora of causes may result in this scenario – All of which should be appropriately assessed by a licenced plumber.

 

  • The sudden drop in your outside garden grassed area? This might sound like a sinkhole or something out worldly, although it is usually a result of drainage breaks underground.

Broken sewer lines are the usual culprit as there's a regular supply of waste passing through these pipes, which can draw in the surrounding ground as waste matter passes. These issues should adequately be assessed even if your grass has never been greener!

 

Since our establishment in 1995 – You've had it, we've seen it.

Here at The Pied Plumber - We love resolving your issues. Some seemingly more urgent than others.

We'll arrive for a leaking tap and then get that question on the way out:

"OHHH, while you're here. We have this bathroom which we barely use that smells!"

While you may have underlying plumbing issues in these cases, the most common here is that all your plumbing around the property will require regular use.

In areas where (for example) an ensuite bathroom is used every six months - what occurs here is that the water levels in the traps around the sinks and floors wastes slowly drop as they evaporate, leading to water seal loss. Odour can then travel into the bathroom from the sewer service.

 

There is an easy fix!

 

Make sure you run water services in the room at least every few weeks whilst ensuring that water always reaches the floor wastes. You may otherwise be a victim of poor plumbing design where these floor wastes may require a manual top-up.

Ensure the room is well ventilated, and if the problem persists, we're a call away!

 

We know design! Call the experts if you're still stuck!

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You absolutely can! Whether day or night, after hours or public holidays. The Pied Plumber has you and your family covered. We pride ourselves in assisting in times of need and understand that not all plumbing problems occur nine to five.

For the most part – It's not a secret language.

 

This refers to sets of rules outlined by countries, states and regions worldwide with the objective of providing safe method, practice and installation of plumbing materials and systems fit for public health and safety.

We operate within the guidelines of the Australian Sydney region, which is primarily governed by the AS/NZ 3500 standard and NSW code of practice.

 

So if you overhear a plumber saying, "That’s not to standard!” – It’s probably good news that he or she knows the rules which must be carried out.

Generally speaking, from stone-cold to piping hot – this process, whether gas or electric, should not exceed 30-40 minutes.

There are some exceptions here:

Is your electric hot water service powered by an off-peak setting? In this case, you’ll more than likely be waiting until the following morning to have a shower as off-peak settings are usually operational after 2 am to power your unit to its optimal temperature range.

So, your Hot Water Service is a Gas storage model? Most gas storage models actually heat quicker than electric variants. If you’re still running cold water after 30 minutes, you should probably have the setup looked at.

Heaters can be marvellously temperamental, and often times if it isn’t a power or gas issue, it can be valve related. The Pied Plumber can assist either way!

In this case – size does matter.

 

The pipe sizing of your original house before renovations and additions may be of minimum size. Suddenly you’ve doubled your required flow rates and experiencing pressure losses in either/or water and gas supplies.

This may be a result of incorrectly designed plumbing systems. Whether it’s upgrading a gas meter regulator or assessing your pipe size after your water meter through to fixtures – The Pied Plumber can evaluate your concern by providing clear options to assist.

Well, if cheaper running costs, longer hot water service lifespan, greater warranty periods and fewer working valves to disrupt your hot water is of interest, then instantaneous options are for you.

It is important to keep in mind that instantaneous hot water technologies are typically more costly to install than conventional hot water systems since a weatherproof electrical PowerPoint is a factor in any outlay costs. However, once all infrastructure is in place, these installations save thousands of dollars throughout their life cycle through efficiencies and often last twice as long as electric storage units.

We suggest natural gas versions only since LPG systems are relatively energy-intensive, requiring considerably more bottle swaps throughout a year cycle.

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It comes down to glorious advertising. However, (and sorry to burst anyone's bubble)  –  in this day and age, there’s no clear winner in the hot water brand race.

Many heaters are rebranded with matching warranties and technology and often times built in factories situated side by side.

We only recommend purchasing Heaters from Reece to ensure fast and reliable after-sales service and, above all else, suggest sticking to the top brands and not these knock offs found that your local hardware store.

Rest assured that anyone sent to your premises is covered under the Pied Plumber business plumbing licence. You will never have a subcontractor attend as all staff are employees. Our squeaky clean record can easily be viewed by searching us on the fair trading NSW website.

 

We are additionally insured with 20 million public liability cover.

 

A shower, in this case, is just an example. In theory, any hot water fixture can be affected by this problem. You may have hot water quickly on one side of the house and then worry it's broken once you reach the other end.

These issues are mainly pipe sizing and length related problems. The further your heater is away from the fixture, the greater the heat loss and time taken to reach the furthermost tap. Even climate can affect the heat loss in lines.

 

Only when Hot water services have a lack of pressure preventing optimal flow is when these issues are insanely prevalent. Most of the time, we are able to provide solutions to improve or completely remedy your hot water problem.

The maximum and most ideal house pressure range is 500KPA.

 

This is achieved throughout most of Sydney; however, some areas have been known to exceed this immensely. Furthermore, in these particular locations, we’ll often find problem issues that rarely occur elsewhere.

High-pressure notably reduces lifespan and increases wear in pipes and valves. Water hammering concerns are prevalent in these scenarios, and generally, water use in high-pressure homes is far greater than their optimal pressure counterparts.

Unfortunately, Sydney Water does not guarantee a maximum supply pressure, leaving the sole discretion of the consumer to protect their property. As plumbers, we can easily perform a pressure test and, if necessary, install a water meter pressure-limiting device to safeguard your home.

Our regular business hours are Monday through to Friday, 7am – 3pm. This excludes Public holidays and long weekends. However, we understand that not all plumbing issues arise between these times. If urgent, we offer after-hours, same day service if necessary.

 

The Pied plumber is always happy to help!

Absolutely! This can, on request, be conducted free of charge during any paid visit. A plumbing report to be issued as part of the service. including:

  • flow rate testing
  • Checking all indoor taps and toilets for leaks
  • Checking outdoor taps for leaks
  • Assessing the condition of your hot water service, including operating temperatures
  • House pressure testing

That’s because it’s a whole lot cheaper to run! Electricity has never been more expensive, and on average, an electric Hot Water service can account for a third of your total power bill. Running your Hot Water service at the cheapest tariff at night is approx. 60% less per kilowatt hour.

 

But, it’s not all sunshine lolly-pops

 

Your electricity utility will require installing a new off-peak timer switch on your meter board which is not always possible. Additionally, your hot water heater must be a minimum storage of 250 Litres and sized accordingly so as to ideally remain hot throughout the day and night. Undersized setups can easily run out of hot water until the following day and may not cope should additional household members be present.

‘Off-peak setting 2’ is a potential game-changer in this scenario. This is a setting used at the meter board to enable power back to the heater one further occasion during the day, allowing the setup to cope with supplementary visitors craving for their showers.

Suppose Off-Peak isn’t ideal for you? Perhaps consider gas hot water solutions (if possible) or stainless steel storage cylinder routes which will reduce your running costs and environmental footprint.

  • Take notice of high-efficiency WELS rated Australian fixture products

 

  • Ensure you’re using water restriction devices on all tapware. (saving up to 5L per minute)

 

  • Choose water-efficient electric appliances with a minimum of 4 WELS rating (saving up to 50L per wash)

 

  • Pre-fill kitchen sinks for rinsing rather than leaving your tapware on. (saving up to 9L per minute)

 

  • Ensure you wash full loads worth of clothes rather than washing the one sock that dog buried in the backyard.

 

  • Turn the basin tap off during your two-minute teeth brushing exercise. (could save 4-6L of water before you head off to work!)

Severe leaks can cause hundreds of litres of water per day to gurgle down your drain. Water use in Sydney averages per person at around 300L per day, factoring in all dishwasher, washing machine, toilet, shower, hosing and general tapware use. So losing a vast amount through a seemingly minor problem can add up fairly quickly. If left for months, it’ll affect your back pocket the next time you receive your water bill.

Our advice is to fix significant leaks as soon as they arise.

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