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Franchise vs family-owned plumbing companies: what the difference means

The largest plumbing operations in Australia are franchise systems and national networks: household-name brands with hundreds of vans, call centres and territories covering...

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Natural gas vs LPG BBQ: the difference and how conversion works

The difference between a natural gas and an LPG barbecue comes down to the fuel and the hardware tuned for it. LPG, the...

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Gas heater servicing: how often, what it includes and who can do it

Energy Safe Victoria recommends every gas heater be serviced at least once every 2 years by a qualified gasfitter, and yes, a plumber...

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No hot water? Causes, fixes and who to call

Published: August 2026 | Last updated: August 2026 Yes, a plumber fixes hot water, and when the water runs cold the cause is...

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Edwards, Everhot and Dux: replacing a discontinued or ageing hot water system

Edwards and Everhot hot water systems are no longer made. Edwards was an Australian solar specialist acquired by Rheem, and the range has...

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Leaking roof: who to call and what a roof plumber does

Call a roof plumber. In Victoria, roof plumbing is a licensed class of plumbing covering metal roofing, gutters, downpipes, flashings and stormwater drainage,...

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Running toilet or dripping tap: causes, fixes and when to call a plumber

A toilet that keeps running is nearly always one of three faults: a worn outlet valve washer letting cistern water slip into the...

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Do you need a licensed gas fitter? Victorian rules for gas appliance work

Yes. In Victoria, all gasfitting work must be done by a licensed or registered gasfitter, with no carve-out for handy homeowners. That covers...

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Fridge plumbing: how a fridge water line is connected and who installs it

A plumbed fridge is connected to your cold water supply by a small water line, usually 6mm tubing, run from the nearest cold...

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Flexi hoses explained: how often they burst and when to replace them

A flexi hose is the braided stainless steel connector joining your taps, toilets and appliances to the water supply, and it lives under...

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CCTV drain inspections: what they show and what they cost

A CCTV drain inspection is a camera survey of your underground pipes. We feed a small waterproof camera through the drain on a...

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How plumbers detect water and gas leaks: methods and costs

Plumbers find leaks with a toolkit built to avoid tearing your house apart: acoustic listening gear that hears water escaping under pressure, thermal...

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