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How to Check Your Water Reading Meter in Australia

Julia SkipperAugust 21, 2025Plumbing Tips

Understanding your water meter might seem a little intimidating at first, but it’s easier than you think. This guide is specifically created for homeowners in Australia to help you become familiar with reading your water meter. Knowing how to read your meter accurately means fewer surprises on your…

Toilet paper clog in bathroom toilet, common plumbing issue, repair by Canberra Plumbing & Drains.

Toilet Paper Clogs: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them

Julia SkipperJuly 17, 2025Plumbing Tips

Imagine this scenario: you’re rushing around in the morning, barely awake, and suddenly your toilet is overflowing. Panic sets in fast. The culprit? A mass of toilet paper clogging the pipes. Unfortunately, toilet paper clogs are all too common across Australian households. Australians are heavy users of toilet…

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Solutions and Prevention Tips For a Leaky Roof

Julia SkipperJuly 7, 2025Plumbing Tips

A leaky roof can do more than just cause a mess. Left untreated, it can lead to water damage, mould, and structural issues that are costly to repair. The sooner you identify and address the problem, the better chance you have of avoiding major headaches. You might first…

Fixing a leaking tap

What Do Residential Plumbing Services Cover?

Julia SkipperMay 24, 2024Plumbing Tips

For all your residential plumbing needs, contact the crew at Canberra Plumbing and Drains. We can help solve your problem so your home’s plumbing works efficiently.

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Can You Run a Heat Pump on Solar?

Julia SkipperOctober 4, 2023Interesting Plumbing Facts

As the world strives towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, homeowners and businesses alike are exploring the possibility of harnessing solar energy to power their appliances. One of these solutions includes choosing to run a heat pump on solar. This article will delve into this concept and explore the…

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Leaking Shower: Quick Fixes and Prevention Tips

Julia SkipperJuly 10, 2023Interesting Plumbing Facts, Plumbing Tips

It’s common to come across a leaky tap in your home, which can be seriously frustrating, no matter when it pops up. However, it’s important to promptly address the issue to avoid water damage or higher utility bills.  Luckily, using faucet repair kits, you can detect and fix…

What To Do When You’ve Got No Hot Water

Julia SkipperApril 25, 2023Plumbing Tips

Hot water is essential to modern living – life just isn’t as comfortable without it.  Whether it’s for showering or doing the laundry, ensuring your water heater is working properly for ongoing access to warm water is essential for your daily routine. However, when it suddenly becomes unavailable,…

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How To Handle 6 Common Plumbing Emergencies

Julia SkipperMarch 30, 2019Plumbing Tips

How to handle common plumbing emergencies

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