Hot Water Systems and Gas Safety: What Can Go Wrong
Gas hot water systems are reliable, efficient, and common in Queensland homes. But when something goes wrong, it’s rarely minor. As qualified licensed gas fitters, these are the issues we see most often and why they matter more than people realise. Poor or unlicensed gas fitting Gas is not forgiving. Incorrect installation, DIY work, installing the incorrect gas […]
Electric vs Gas Hot Water Systems: A Comparison
Save the Planet and Your Money: Upgrade Your Hot Water System With Queensland’s Smart Energy Savers Rebate
If you are a Queensland resident, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading your hot water system. The Queensland Government are offering a fantastic opportunity through the Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate, allowing eligible residents to not only reduce their energy bills but also lower carbon emissions, and improve the energy efficiency of their […]
What Is A Tankless Water Heater
A tankless HWS runs on gas or electricity. A sensor within the system will pick up when a hot water tap is turned on and release gas to ignite and heat the water for consumption. Which is better – Hot water heater or tankless? In general a tankless system is more energy efficient than a […]
Hot water systems in Brisbane
Now that the weather is becoming cooler, we are naturally using more hot water. This means our hot water systems are placed under more pressure to produce hot water quicker and to top up more often, also heating for longer. Why Call A Licensed Plumber To Install Your Hot Water System The following are reasons […]
Hydro Jet Rodder drain clearance in Northside Brisbane
Jetter The Gap With the Hydro Jet Rodder on board, Plumbaround can clear even the toughest blocked drains. Whilst the electric eel is a great machine to clear lines, the Jet Rodder blasts all sorts of debris free from blocked sewer and stormwater lines. Hydro Jetting cleans drains once cleared of a blockage with a […]
COVID-19 SAFE
At Plumbaround we are committed to ensuring a COVID-19 Safe workplace for our staff & a COVID-19 Safe service for our clients. We have implemented a COVID-19 Safe plan to manage the spread of COVID-19. Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions outlines how businesses can operate and at which stage. We have undertaken planning to ensure […]
Exciting new office space in Chermside West
What a great morning for World Tradesman Day last Friday. A hot cooked brekkie at our office on Ainsdale Street, Chermside West. We even had a few locals lining up for a sausage (with onions on the top not the bottom!) Thank you to the wonderful locals for welcoming us into the local community. It […]
5 Quick & Easy Tips to Ensure You Don’t Run Out of Hot Water This Winter
Have you ever had your hot steaming shower rudely interrupted by ice cold water running down your back? Especially in the middle of winter? About 25% of the energy used in your home goes towards heating your water so there should be no excuses for having a cold shower! Here are 5 quick and easy […]
Water leak in Keperra
Water Leaks on your property can go undetected for a long time before you or the council notice. It some cases you won’t know about a leak on your property until your water meter has been read by council. We have recently attended to many cases where the main water lines have needed to be […]