While it can be tempting to take a DIY approach to plumbing, calling a professional Geelong plumber is a much safer option.
In fact, home plumbing attempts carried out by enthusiastic and unqualified DIYers can end in disaster on legal, health and safety and cost fronts. So here are five situations where you should call on the services of your trusty plumber every time:
1. Bathroom plumbing
Apart from the fact that you have to be a licensed professional to carry out plumbing, pipe and drainage work, plumbing a bathroom is difficult. Don’t be tempted to cut corners and do it yourself, because things can turn nasty pretty quickly. While we respect your enthusiasm, please put your tools down and pick up the phone on this one.
2. Installing a hot water system
Really, step away and let the professionals handle the job every time. Whether your hot water system runs on gas or electricity, installing it yourself will most likely mean if something goes wrong you will no longer be under warranty. So make sure your family enjoys hot water this winter and contact a DTS Plumbing professional if your hot water system needs help.
3. If you smell gas in your home and suspect a leak
This is pretty self explanatory. A DIY approach when it comes to gas leaks is illegal, highly dangerous and a job that a trained and licensed plumber in Geelong should tackle. The consequences from a gas leak can be dire, so whether you notice it at 3am or 3pm, pick up the phone and give us a call.
4. A burst pipe
While a search of the internet might give you options for a quick fix, trust us, we’ve seen so many dodgy DIY attempts to know that it’s not worth the risk. If you want to shut the water off at the mains or use a C-clamp or something to temporarily slow the water down while you contact us, that’s fine. But make sure you enlist the services of a qualified plumber sooner rather than later. DTS Plumbing offers a 24-hour emergency service and we’re always available to help.
5. And blocked drains
Definitely a professional needed for this problem. We have the technology – think drain jetting equipment and CCTV drain cameras for accurate inspection – to quickly locate the blockage and deal with the problem efficiently.
For a professional plumber Geelong people know they can trust our experienced crew for all these scenarios and more. Please contact DTS Plumbing for all your plumbing needs because we are here to help.