Have you ever had that “Install a Rheem, install a Rheem, install a Rheem!” jingle stuck in your head? You may think it was brilliant marketing from a true giant of the competitive Australian hot water industry, and you’d be right. But Rheem hot water stardom was a...

You may not realise it, but you really do love your hot water system. When you have a sink of dirty dishes to wash or you’re desperate for a soothing shower after a long day, all you need to do is turn on that tap and a stream of hot water instantly awaits. But like...

You may have heard about the importance of getting a gas compliance certificate, but not know much more about it. What, precisely, is it? Where do you get one from? Are you sure you need it? Confused? We’re always here to help. And while getting a gas certificate of...

Are you suddenly faced with brown water from your tap and not sure why it is happening and the danger it poses? Do not be too alarmed! Brown water is actually something that many people face and is likely not a risk but here is a look at what causes it and what to do...

How closely have you looked at your toilet, recently? If it’s relatively new, you might have observed that it looks quite a bit different from the toilets that we all sat on in years past. One of the reasons for that is that you could be one of the lucky people who use...

While you can do without a Ferrari in the driveway or a $10,000 diamond ring on your finger, no smooth-running home or property can function with smiles all round without a hot water system. Like everything man-made, though, hot water systems tend to be highly reliable...

Are you installing a new toilet? There are certain tools and materials you will need to get the job done yourself. You will need to have some knowledge of basic DIY skills too. If you are not confident or just want to be sure it’s done professionally, you can hire a...

A drain snake has several names including a drain auger and a plumber’s snake. It is a commonly used tool for removing clogs and blockages in pipes, toilets and drains. When a plunger fails to work, the plumber’s snake might help. While snakes might seem like a simple...

Question: What’s the most common plumbing problem requiring the professional support of a great local Gold Coast plumber? Dripping taps, maybe? Burst pipes? Broken hot water systems? While they’re all common, there is something that plumbers hear even more often when...

Has your shower just gone cold and you need to replace your old hot water system? Has your family grown over the last few years and you keep running out of water? If you’ve decided whether to go for gas or electric, solar or heat pump, instantaneous or ‘continuous...

It is important not to ignore any signs you have of a leaking hot water system. With a hot water system, even the smallest of leaks can quickly develop into larger and more serious ones. Corrosion is sometimes the reason for a leak and that only worsens over time....

Did you just hear a ‘pop’ followed by a ‘hiss’ followed by a soggy, sinking feeling? Normally, it’s easy to identify when a water pipe has just gone bang at your place – particularly if you’re already ankle-deep. If that’s just happened, stop reading this right now and...