WHYWAIT PLUMBING BLOG
Articles written by Queensland Plumbing Industry Expert, Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce leader & Executive Director of Whywait Plumbing Services – Gary Mays
Baking Soda and Vinegar Will Not Clear Your Blocked Drain
Sorry to disappoint you but I guarantee that mixing baking soda and vinegar will not clear your blocked drain. What I can guarantee is that you will create a lovely fizzy, bubbling concoction that will fascinate your kids and nothing else. When you mix vinegar into...
How Does a Toilet Block?
Toilet blockages are more than an inconvenience! How does a toilet block is a frequently asked question of our plumbers? Your toilet is after the kitchen sink the most commonly used plumbing fixture in your home. It goes without saying a blocked toilet is more than an...
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Television renovation shows are not reality when it comes to a bathroom renovation. Sadly that's the benchmark too many people use when they call us to discuss a bathroom renovation. We always know when a client phones and asks "how long does a bathroom renovation...
What is a Plumbing Emergency?
It is my experience that many clients mistakenly believe their job is a plumbing emergency. The reality is that most are not and just require routine maintenance unless they are: putting your or your family's life at risk flooding your house...
Its 99.9% certain that Plumbers don’t have Supermans X-ray Vision
X-ray Vision Would Be a Plumbers Dream Come True Anyone who knows me is aware I frequently state that when we get a plumbers licence, we didn't also get given a pair of Superman's glasses with X-ray vision. Plumbing infrastructure is 90% concealed in walls, floors and...
Why Do I Need A TMV or Tempering Valve?
Every week we have clients asking why we are required to install a TMV or tempering valve to their hot water system. The short, simple answer is because it's the law. The longer answer is because it's about safety. A TMV or tempering valve reduces the risk of...
Unlicensed DIY Plumbing
Unlicensed DIY plumbing work has never been legal in Queensland. Unfortunately, too many people think because they can buy plumbing products at Bunnings, then they can carry out the installation or repairs as well. In reality, the ability to undertake unlicensed...
Does Your Insurance Cover All Water Leaks?
Here at Whywait Plumbing, we frequently get a phone call asking does insurance cover water leaks? Every week we are called upon to deal with insurance companies or assessors on behalf of clients when they have sustained water damage to their home. With water leaks...
What Does a $0 Call Out Fee or No Call Out Fee for Plumbers Really Mean?
More and more Gold Coast plumbing businesses are advertising that they have no call out fee or a $0 call out fee. The perception this creates is that you are getting something for free as they will be cheaper. Of course, perception is never reality as no business can...
ZeroFlush Urinals Aid Water and Energy Sustainability
ZeroFlush Waterless urinals supplied and installed by Whywait Plumbing are precisely what they sound like. Instead of using water to flush away the urine, like traditional urinals which waste anywhere up to 25 litres of water every time they flush. ZeroFlush waterless...
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