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What renters need to know about household plumbing?
As renters you have the right to a home that is habitable. But it is also your responsibility to maintain a clean and tidy home. It is best to avoid moving into a property with apparent plumbing problems, such as blocked drains. While it is not always possible to...
Do blocked drains cause rising damp?
Blocked drains and rising damp are two things nobody wants in their home and business. Blocked drains are more than just a nuisance, they can lead to flooding and even health issues caused by bacteria growth and allergic irritants. Rising damp too isn’t good for...
Does a solar hot water system need servicing?
Perth is known for its almost year-round temperate, warm and sunny climate. It’s why so many people love to call this secluded Australian state, home. There’s no denying that solar systems are used with great purpose here, as a means to generate electricity and heat,...
Do your drains smell? Try these solutions
Fremantle Plumbing Service are the blocked drain Perth experts! Got blocked drains? Fremantle Plumbing is Perth based 3rd Generation Plumbing Drainage specialists! We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the Australian designed drainage system, and will provide you...
Water hammer: why your pipes are banging and shaking
We’ve all heard it – the banging, clanging and hammering sound our pipes sometimes (or always) make when we turn a tap off. Water hammer, aka ‘hydraulic shock’ refers to that sound a plumbing system makes when a tap is turned off abruptly. It can also occur when an...
What’s classified as emergency plumbing?
There are some plumbing problems that are annoying and inconvenient to everyday life – but are they deemed a plumbing emergency? Whether you’re a homeowner or tenant or running your own business from a commercial property – this question has likely left you scratching...
7 different types of taps what’s best for you?
Tapware in homes and businesses are more than just a functional necessity, they’re a style statement. The various colours, shapes and styles of tapware shouldn’t confuse or frustrate you. Today, your local Fremantle Plumbers are here to help you discover some of the...
3 benefits of professional drain cleaning
Not everyone realises that regular drain cleaning is a necessary part of regular plumbing maintenance. This is only a detriment, which naturally leads to clogging and blocked drains throughout residential and commercial settings. There’s plenty of reasons why...
9 signs that indicate your hot water system is on its last legs
Hot water is one of life’s simplest luxuries and one that’s almost always taken for granted. There really is some truth to the saying ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.’ On average, the lifespan of hot water systems falls anywhere between 10 and 15...