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When Do You Need To Call a Professional Plumber

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Plumbers do a lot more than fix a leaky faucet. Professional and duly licensed plumbing experts help to protect your property from possible water damage due to plumbing problems. That is why you must call a professional plumber when you need to change the position of your drain, add a new water pipe, install a new washing machine, hot water system, or dishwasher, or when you encounter any of the issues below. Leaky Faucets or Taps: Aside from being annoying, a steady and continuous drip also increases your water bill. A single leaky tap can lead to the wastage of 200 litres of water daily, not to mention water damage and mould. The best way to deal with dripping faucets or taps is to call a plumber.  Drains are blocked: The most common reason for  blocked drains in Melbourne  in a bathroom is soap scum and hair that have accumulated in the drain. In the kitchen, the usual suspect is a combination of grease and food pieces. Blockage in the Toilet: The moment you notice tha...

Blocked Toilet? Think Before You Flush Down These Things

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  It doesn't take a genius to understand what to flush down a toilet and what to not. Yet, so many times, we face the problem of a clogged toilet. Allow us to walk you through at least some items you should not flush down a toilet.   Things you must NEVER flush down There could be many small things that we do not think of as problem-causing items, but these are the major cause of blocked drains in Melbourne and the world over. Here is a list of some of them.   Plastic items like condoms Items that are made of plastic and polythene will not pass through the drainage. They will get stuck at some or the other chamber or crevice, leading to a blocked toilet . So, items like condoms and balloons should not be flushed. They come with instructions of more appropriate disposal.   Chemicals like perfumes and medicines There is, technically, no problem with dissolving items like medicines and perfumes. You should still not be flushing things that contain har...