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Can’t Find A Water Leak in Your House?

Unfortunately, water leaks are a fairly common experience that most homeowners will come across at least once in their lifetime....

Do Tea Leaves Block Drains?

Many homeowners know the struggle and frustration of having a blocked drain, but most don’t actually know what to avoid...

How Much Energy Does An Electric Hot Water System Use?

Have you ever wondered why your electricity bill is so high? Water heating is a significant source of energy consumption...

How Does Solar Hot Water Work?

Solar water heaters work by absorbing solar energy from roof-mounted solar panels to then transfer the energy to your stored...

How To Clear a Blocked Drain (Tips from the Pro’s)

Reaching the end of your rope with a clogged kitchen or bathroom sink? Leaving it unattended could lead to a...

Are flushable wipes actually flushable?

What was once relegated to infants and small children is becoming all the craze among adults across the globe. Nothing...

Drain issues that indicate a tree root blockage

Avoiding drain blockages is easy in theory, as long as you don’t put anything down the drain that doesn’t belong...

Drain Prep for Storm Season

It always pays to be prepared in Queensland. Each year storm activity in South East Queensland has not only seen...

Your Trusted Plumber in Brisbane

The National Plumbing team of plumbers in Brisbane are fully licensed in plumbing and gas fitting. We pride ourselves on...

Your Trusted Plumber on the Gold Coast

The National Plumbing team of Plumbers on the Gold Coast are fully licensed in plumbing and gas fitting. We pride...

How to minimise the risk of a plumbing leak in your home

Water leaks can happen anytime and can occur anywhere in the home, regardless if you’re living in an old or...

Fixing a leaking shower

A leaking shower can at its most basic level be irritating, but at its worst level can cost you money...

Excess water bill? Here’s how to tell if you have a burst pipe

Here’s how to tell if you have a burst pipe If you’ve received an excess water bill, here’s how to...

No hot water? This might be your problem

This might be your problem Here is a simple way to check your water heater. PROBLEM – There is no...

Why does my drain smell and how to fix it

Smelly drains are a common problem in many households. The good news is, it’s usually an easy problem to resolve...

Why you should only hire licensed plumbers

If you’re planning on doing some major renovations or even just updating the plumbing in your home then it is...

Common plumbing emergencies and what to do

Plumbing emergencies often seem to happen at the worst time! While some issues are minor problems, in many cases plumbing...

What to consider when looking for a plumber

Imagine you just moved into a new home when your toilet starts backing up. You’ve tried everything you can think...

Common toilet plumbing issues that shouldn’t be ignored

From time to time we all experience a situation where something isn’t quite working as it’s supposed to, but it...

Advantages of natural gas ovens

The kitchen is the centre of the home, it’s where meals are made and people gather. Naturally you want to...

Tips to reduce a flood emergency in your home

If your home has ever been affected by a flood, you know what serious damage it can do to your...

No hot water?

Here are two common problems we face on a daily basis related to having no hot water and what is...

Do you have a plumbing leak?

Water leaks can happen anytime and can occur anywhere in the home, regardless if you’re living in an old or...

Hot Water Plumbing Tips

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re paying way too much for your electricity bills? One of the major...

Signs of a blocked drain

Having blocked drains can be a disaster at worst and can lead to a very expensive water bill. Have you...

Tips to become more water efficient

Some water experts say that by reducing water use by 50 litres per person per day, we could delay or...

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR STORM SEASON?

While we live in the Sunshine State, we know it’s not always blue skies. Sometimes nature takes its course and...

WHAT DOES A GAS FITTER DO?

A lot of homes use gas in some way. Most commonly used for cooking or heating your home, having a...

WHAT IS A MASTER PLUMBER AND WHY SHOULD YOU BE USING ONE?

With rising water bills we have no choice but become water conscious consumers. Walking around your home do you hear...

ARE PLUMBING ISSUES A LANDLORD OR TENANT ISSUE?

With rising water bills we have no choice but become water conscious consumers. Walking around your home do you hear...

How to Save Water With A Leak Detection Specialist

With rising water bills we have no choice but become water conscious consumers. Walking around your home do you hear...

7 Most common household water leaks that wreak havoc for homeowners

Water leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures and fittings are the single biggest source of water wastage in Australian households. Here...

Top reasons as to why you should get your taps fixed ASAP

Find out why you should get your taps fixed as soon as possible. Call a plumber now to fix small...

North Brisbane Leak Detection Plumbers

There are three main reasons as to why National Plumbing is the chosen team for all things leak detection in...

Leaking Pipes

Leaking pipes are one of the most common forms of plumbing problems. Not all water leaks are created equal, some...

Brisbane Leak Detection

Did you know that if you have a leak that drips every second of every day, you would be losing...

How To Detect Water Leaks

Is your water bill high? Damp areas around the home or outside? Do you suspect you have a water leak?...

Water Leak Detection Guide

Although some water leaks are so slow that they are not detectable, some known leaks are being ignored by some...

Common Leak Detection Methods to Find A Leak Used By Experienced Plumbers

We go through the 6 most common leak detection methods to find a leak used by professional plumbers today …

How To Fix Your Blocked Drains (Brisbane & Gold Coast) Video

Are you sick and tired of throwing cash down the drain literally? Do you buy all the expensive supermarket products...

How To Find Leaks With Leak Detection (Brisbane & Gold Coast) Video

Has your water bill gone through the roof? And it’s cost you hundreds or thousands of hard earned cash? You...

How much is leak detection plumbing in Brisbane?

Here at National Plumbing, it is our business to detect any water leaks in your house. Leaks are one of...

What is Electronic Leak Detection?

If you have had a spike in your water bills or a drop in your water pressure, you may have...

Common Water Leak Detection Questions and Answers

How does a leak detector work? How does acoustic leak technology work? And How can I tell if I have...

What is Acoustic Leak Detection?

Acoustic leak detection allows plumbers to pinpoint the precise location of a leak to be found as soon as possible....

What is Ultrasonic Leak Detection?

National Plumbing employ ultrasonic leak detection to locate hidden leaks. The Ultrasonic Leak Detector is a piece of equipment that...

Who Are The Brisbane Leak Detection Experts?

As Brisbane’s trusted leak detection experts, we can assure you that we know the ins and outs of the job...

How Do Plumbers Find Hidden Leaks?

Hidden leaks can end up costing you hundreds of dollars a year. In addition to your water bill increasing, the...

How Can You Tell If You Have An Underground Water Leak?

An underground water leak can occur anytime and anywhere on your property. So here are some tips on how you...

What Are Some Temporary Water Leak Fixes?

Plumbing problems can be a constant battle. From leaky taps, blocked sinks to sewage backups, there are always bound to...

How Much Does It Cost For A Plumber To Fix A Water Leak?

Water leaks that are left unfixed can cause damage to your home that can be very costly to repair! …

Things you should NEVER flush down the toilet

Avoid clogged pipes and costly repairs with these tips on what to stop flushing down the the toilet! …

DIY Plumbing Mistakes

We are often called out to fix DIY jobs when things haven’t quite gone to plan. Carrying out your own...

Tips to become more water efficient

Some water experts say that by reducing water use by 50 litres per person per day, we could delay or...

Why does hot water run out so fast?

Have you ever dropped the kids off at school and then thought a nice long bath would be perfect right...

Excess water bill? Here’s a few tips to help!

At National Plumbing we know our customers are always wanting to save on water where they can, and we’re more...

Why choose a solar hot water system?

Solar is a great way to reduce your energy bills and your reliance on energy companies by harnessing the sun’s...

Common laundry plumbing problems

If your washing machine breaks down or decides to have a temper tantrum for no apparent reason, your day is...

Common issues a plumbing inspection might uncover

When looking to purchase a new home, just as you would generally get a pest and building inspection, it is...

Maintenance of hot water systems

Hot water is an essential component of modern life. As important as hot water is, it seems as though we...

Why is my shower leaking?

There can be many reasons why your shower leaks. It is important to identify the root of the problem so...

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