The pressure limiting valve (PLV) is a type of valve used to control or limit the amount of water pressure coming from the mains supply into your property and your appliances. It provides protection from excessive pressure that could lead to damage or failure of taps, dishwashers, washing machines, pumps, hot water units and hoses. The PLV … Read more
It’s a significant financial outlay to have a gas heater installed or replaced, and like any other piece of mechanical equipment, they do undergo wear and tear over time (especially in Victoria!). Ideally, we want to get as much life out of our appliances, or as much bang for our buck, as possible – so … Read more
When we service and safety check a heater, there is a legislated 31-point checklist to work though. There are various tests we perform to make sure that your heater’s components fall within certain parameters, indicating that it’s functioning to necessary guidelines – the manufacturer’s guidelines, plumbing regulations and Australian Standards. The heater needs to be … Read more
A friend of ours recently came home to the majority of the floors in her house saturated in water- thanks to a burst hose / flexible connection under her bathroom vanity. She now has a great mess to clean up and needs to vacate the property while flooring is sorted. She joins quite a long … Read more
Energy Safe Victoria recommend that all types of gas heaters be serviced and safety checked for carbon monoxide at least every two years, so that’s: ~ gas log fires ~gas wall furnaces ~gas ducted heaters ~gas space heaters ~gas energy saver heaters This needs to be done by a plumber licensed in Type … Read more