PLUMBING HINTS AND TIPS FOR COMMON PLUMBING ISSUES

Slow draining sinks, strange sounds and unpleasant odours are all potential signs of a drain blockage somewhere in your home or office And while some of these issues...
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CAN I DIY MY PLUMBING REPAIRS?

CAN I DIY MY PLUMBING REPAIRS Nothing is more satisfying than being able to fix a problem on your own Whether it’s a leaky tap, a blocked drain or a loose...
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IDENTIFYING BLOCKED DRAINS & TOILETS

Blockages in your plumbing system can be an expensive and extremely unpleasant problem to have If your pipes become blocked somewhere along the line, this prevents...
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PLUMBING MAINTENANCE TIPS

With the kids back at school and the holidays done and dusted, summertime is almost over on the Gold Coast And while summer is typically everyone’s favourite time of...
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WATER CONSERVATION: SHOWER OR BATH?

Ahh, the age-old question: shower or bath Do you prefer to stand and saunter, gleefully stretching, dancing and bathing to your heart’s desire in the warmth of the...
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WATER EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

Though ‘smart home’ tech gadgets, appliances and monitors are not a new concept in today’s tech-savvy world, most homeowners look beyond water efficient...
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TOP 5 PLUMBING ISSUES FACED BY AUSSIES

According to an Australian property investment company, approximately 30% of new homeowners don’t check the plumbing conditions before signing the final papers Even...
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PLUMBING CHECKLIST: WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A NEW HOME

Buying a new home can be an exciting yet stressful experience While it’s all too easy to get distracted by the potential for your future man cave, backyard space and...
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WHAT’S THAT SOUND? A GUIDE TO PLUMBING NOISES & WHAT THEY MEAN

You’re leisurely hanging out at home on a weekend afternoon, trying to accomplish one of many simple daily tasks – taking a shower, washing the dishes, flushing the...
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WHY YOU NEED TO PREVENT MOULD GROWTH IN YOUR BATHROOM

As one of the most susceptible household areas for mould growth, we know what a pain it can be to discover mould in your bathroom Whether you’ve spotted mould growth...
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IS MY HOT WATER SYSTEM ABOUT TO DIE?

You’ve just finished installing the new hardwood floor in the living room, put the last coat of paint on the back deck and repaired that leaky faucet in the guest...
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TOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WATER BILL

Consistent with the steady increase in power costs across the Gold Coast, the average water bill of local properties has increased by more than 10% in the last 4 years,...
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WHAT’S LURKING IN YOUR TAP WATER?

Did you know that your drinking water contains a number of approved chemicals as part of the “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines,” including chlorine, nitrate,...
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WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR DURING CYCLONE SEASON

What to Watch Out for During Cyclone Season While Australia’s dreaded cyclone season is set to end on April 30th, 2018, Mother Nature tends not to follow specific...
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DOES YOUR HOT WATER CYLINDER NEED REPLACING?

Fresh hot water from the tap is something we take for granted most of the time, but if your hot water system starts to fail, then it can be a massive inconvenience...
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HAS YOUR STORMWATER PIPE BEEN DAMAGED?

Stormwater can be a fact of life, especially if you’re living on the Gold Coast As this has the potential to run off into our waterways, it is closely regulated by...
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ELECTRIC VS SOLAR – HOT WATER SYSTEMS

When choosing a hot water system, there are so many options now available that it can be difficult to know which one to go for While electric might be more expensive to...
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HAS YOUR SEWER PIPE BEEN DAMAGED?

As your sewer pipe is buried underground, it’s often difficult to know if it’s been damaged before it becomes a major problem To help make it easier for you to...
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HOW TO IDENTIFY A BROKEN OR DAMAGED UNDERGROUND WATER MAIN

The Gold Coast is a beautiful area and home to over 500,000 people A combination of constant movement of the ground, due to it’s sandy makeup and homes that are...
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THAT SMALL LEAK IS COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK

Why you should never leave a little leak alone You might not think that the constant drip, drip, dripping from your bathroom tap is anything to worry about Maybe the...
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THE BENEFITS OF PLUMBING MAINTENANCE

At JM Plumbing, we’ve been servicing the local community and working with some of the Gold Coast’s largest commercial developers for the past 20 years This wealth...
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KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE FROM SCALDS

Did you know that every year in Queensland up to 1,200 children under the age of 15 years are admitted to hospital after being scalded by hot water Out of that number,...
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SIGNS YOUR HOT WATER SYSTEM IS ABOUT TO DIE

You’ve just finished installing the new hardwood floor in the living room, put the last coat of paint on the back deck and repaired that leaky faucet in the guest...
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WATER BILL GOT YOU DOWN?

If you’ve just received your water bill and the extra zeroes have left you swearing off long winter showers, don’t stop indulging just yet Water leaks could be...
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