5 Things To Check Before Replacing Your Hot Water System
Let’s set the scene. You wake up on a brisk morning, ready for a warm shower to ease into your day. You turn the tap on to find that the water won’t heat up. What do you do? At this moment, most people would jump straight into fix-it mode and search for a new hot […]
Does Your Hot Water System Quote Include These 5 Things? If Not, Read The Fine Print!
Have you scored a cheap hot water installation quote recently? While we all love a good deal, no one likes hidden costs. Unfortunately, too many hot water system quotes exclude many of the routine, inevitable costs that are required for their successful installation. Customers are presented with a cheap quote, enticing them to sign away, […]
What’s the Difference Between Gas and Electric Hot Water?
Have you thought about if your hot water system is the best fit for your home? If your shower is warm, you’re probably not thinking about changing anything – and that’s more than fair. But good doesn’t mean things can’t be better, so while you’re having shower thoughts, give some time to consider if you […]
Why Would A Plumber Need A Restricted Electrical License?
A Restricted Electrical License qualifies tradespeople to perform electrical work relevant to their particular trade. In the case of plumbers, plumbers with a Restricted Electrical License are allowed to perform certain electrical work on hot water systems. But not every plumbing business has plumbers with a Restricted Electrical License. Read on to learn why a […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Rheem Hot Water System
You’ve all heard the slogan, ‘Install a Rheem,’ but not many people can remember why off the top of their heads. As plumbers, it’s our job to know the ins and outs of your hot water system so that we can give you the best possible service. At North Lakes Plumbing & Gas Co, we’re […]
Why Do Tree Roots Cause Blocked Drains?
Blocked drains can be caused by a multitude of issues. The most common cause of blocked main house drains in Queensland is tree roots. Even in metro areas, roots are known to invade plumbing systems undetectable by homeowners and tenants alike. Even if you don’t think a tree is close enough to cause problems, you […]
5 Reasons to Replace Your Hot Water System in Summer
Plenty of us are guilty of only replacing our hot water system once it fails. And when it fails, it does so at the worst time! This leaves us stuck with a cold shower. Not a fun time. It also leaves us scrambling for the first hot water solution we can find – not necessarily […]
North Lakes Plumbing & Gas Co: We Service All Of Brisbane!
Don’t let our name fool you; the North Lakes Plumbing team can solve your plumbing issues wherever you are in Brisbane. We have several tradespeople and emergency plumbers stationed across Brisbane City and the greater Brisbane region, meaning no matter where you are, we can have a professional plumber to your door quickly. Qualified Plumbers […]
What Temperature Should My Hot Water Be?
We all love a hot shower, but if your hot water system was installed over 5 years ago, you might be at a much higher risk of harming yourself compared to people with a proper home tempering system. Your home’s hot water should follow the ‘Goldilocks’ rule, where it’s just right! No one enjoys a […]
5 Plumbing Myths & Misconceptions That You Should Never Believe
There are plenty of plumbing myths and misconceptions floating around in the world, and a lot of them are untrue, but there are a couple that we here at North Lakes Plumbing & Gas Co thought we’d shed light on, as they are some pretty important things to know whether you’re a homeowner, or just […]