Plumbing Maintenance
Hydro Masters Plumbing is licensed and able to provide assistance with a wide range of plumbing maintenance issues relating to:
- Sanitary
- Hot & Cold water supply
- Stormwater
- Gas
- Roof plumbing
If you would like Hydro Masters Plumbing to provide assistance with your plumbing issue
Water Supply, Gas, Sewer & Stormwater issues
WATER is such a precious resource and should not be wasted! Depending on the severity of the water leak and whether there's been a major waterpipe burst, the water service may need to be partially or completely replaced.
GAS leaks are a health hazard that require urgent assessment and attention. Suspected gas leaks are subjected to pressure testing to determine if a leak is present. Partial or complete replacement of gas services may be required to rectify the issue.
SEWER & STORMWATER drain pipes can get blocked or leak due to cracks and breakage. Depending on the issue, the blockage can be cleared and cracked/broken pipes replaced to restore adequate drainage. The intrusion of tree roots into underground pipes is a common cause of sewer and stormwater system blockages.
Hot Water Unit issues
When the hot water unit fails to deliver hot water, it can cause major disruption to business and general daily life for showers, washing dishes and clothes. Fault detection and repairs of the hot water system are carried out where possible, however hot water units don't last forever.
When the hot water unit needs to be replaced there's a few things to consider.
- There's the choice of a 'storage' or 'continuous flow' (Instantaneous) hot water unit with options of an electric, gas, solar or heat pump hot water system.
- Each option has advantages and disadvantages so it's important to have an experienced plumber who can advise and install the best suited hot water system for purpose that takes into account energy sustainability and cost.
TEMPERING VALVE can be installed to most hot water systems to manage the hot water temperature setting. This is to ensure that hot water is delivered at a safer temperature and to provide greater protection against scalding hot water incidents. Maintenance checks can be performed to ensure that the device is working properly and replaced if found to be faulty. Adjustments to the tempering valve can be made to ensure that water is delivered at the desired temperature.
Tapware issues
Taps are so convenient to access water for indoor wet areas and outdoor garden/ living spaces. It is easy to take them for granted until you have a problem. A leaking &/or noisy tap is annoying that wastes precious natural resources and your money!
There can be a number of causes for a leaking &/or noisy tap. Loose 0-ring, worn seals, loose parts, age of the tapware or the water pressure being too high could be any one of the contributing factors. A faulty washer or mixer cartridge is the most common cause of a leaking tap/ mixer tap. Often the mechanical components can be replaced but in some cases the solution is to completely replace and install new tapware.
Toilet issues - faulty flush, leaking, broken or blocked
Toilet plumbing problems cause major inconvenience. Clogged drains, blocked toilets and cisterns that don't flush properly pose a health risk.
Depending on the extent of the problem, the toilet / cistern will be repaired if possible. New toilet(s) can be supplied and installed if required.
Kitchen Appliances
Replacement of old faulty kitchen appliances and installation of new & upgraded appliances can have a positive impact on cooking and cleaning dishes in the kitchen.
Converting a LPG gas BBQ to mains gas (natural gas) means not having to worry about the gas running out unexpectedly and needing to fill up the gas bottle again.
- Dishwasher
- Fridges with water/ ice dispenser
- Boiling & chilled filtered water tap
- Gas cooktop
- Gas oven
- Freestanding gas cooker
Upgrade & Installation of new Gas Heating Unit
The working condition of the gas heating unit is assessed. The old and faulty system can be upgraded and replaced with a new gas heating unit if required.
Gas heating units that can be installed include:
- Ducted heaters
- Decorative gas log fires
- Space heaters
- Wall furnaces
Metal Roof leaks & roofing damage, guttering & down pipes issues
Depending on the roofing issue, repair &/or replacement of metal roofing sheets, flashing ,guttering and down pipes may be required to address roof plumbing problem. Over time weather damage can affect the integrity of the metal roofing sheets. Sagging, leaking, rusted or blocked gutters & down pipes can potentially cause building damage so it's important to repair and/or replace gutters & have adequate number of downpipes to facilitate optimal rain water drainage away from the roof & guttering into the storm water drainage system.
Rainwater Tank & Pump issues
Water tanks are great for harvesting rainwater from the roof for home & garden usage. When issues such as a leaking tank, noisy or leaking pump, rain to main pump not working or sludge in the system arise, then repair &/or replacement of components may be required to restore efficient water management.