How To Prevent Brisbane Plumbing Emergencies

Brisbane plumbers are an essential service in a health pandemic. Your local Brisbane plumber, however, also puts themself at risk of contamination throughout this process. This is especially true in emergency situations where your Brisbane plumber has to quickly get the job done. To avoid putting your local Brisbane plumber at risk during an emergency, getting regular maintenance and avoiding common mistakes is vital.

To prevent getting an emergency Brisbane plumber, we have provided a list of what to do and what not to do with your plumbing system.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t flush paper towels, baby wipes, dead fish or anything else which do not belong in the toilet.
• Don’t let fatty substances get into your pipes. Brisbane plumbers constantly see pipes blocked by oil, butter, congealed fat, and grease. Oil baths are another common cause of blockage seen by a Brisbane plumber. This is especially true when hair and other particles are already caught in your drain.
• Don’t ignore leaks. If you have a small leak in your house it will slowly get bigger over time. This will lead to a more costly problem for a Brisbane plumber later on as well as potentially damaging your home. 
• Avoid DIY Mistakes. When you undergo a DIY house project ensure you know the location of your pipes. Without a thorough understanding of the location of your pipes, you may drill through or otherwise damage your pipes. 

What to do:

• Check for leaks. Leaks can be difficult to notice and deal with. This makes leaks a frustrating and risky factor in your plumbing.  The most common place a Brisbane plumber will see leaks is in your kitchen. This is because of the heavy usage that kitchens get. If you notice a leak in your strainer, faucet or any other area it may be an indication of a greater problem. The best spot to check for leaks is in exposed pipes. Go around to all of the exposed pipes both inside and outside of your house and check for leaks. If you can not notice leaks, check for moisture or discolouration around your pipes, on your walls and near your windows. These are signs of water getting inside and may indicate a leaky pipe.
• Frequently clean your sinks and toilets. Ensure you clean your toilets regularly with a mild cleaner. This is an important step in maintaining proper hygiene and also limits the possibility of plumbing problems. By cleaning regularly the debris and other substances won’t have the time to build up and clog your pipes. This may lead to you not having to call a Brisbane plumber when otherwise you would have.
• Look for corrosion. Brisbane plumbers frequently see rust damage to pipes. A build-up of rust is a Brisbane plumbing emergency waiting to happen. Rust is commonly known as the orange stain that you notice on steel. If your pipes are steel than searching for rust will thus be easy. If your pipes are made of brass or copper, you should instead look for green stains. If these stains are present it means that the pipes are rusty. If you notice rusty pipes, get a Brisbane plumber to fix them straight away before they become a plumbing disaster.

Fix Your Plumbing Emergency Now With The Brisbane Plumbers

If you are currently experiencing a plumbing emergency in Brisbane, you should consider getting licensed plumbing professionals to handle it. Seeking the help of a licensed Brisbane plumber will lessen the possibility of damage, and future problems. Your local Brisbane plumber also has all the tools and skills to fix your problem effectively.

Emergency plumbing problems are all in a days work for a Brisbane plumber.  Fixing leaks, replacing pipes and cross-connections issues are some of the most common things we do. If you have any problems or concerns about your plumbing system, call The Brisbane Plumbers today. We are Brisbane’s leading emergency plumbers. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any day of the year. We also have a 60 minutes response time guarantee. Call now on 0450 932 850.