Top 10 Hints and Tips - for the Home and Business

1.  It is recommended that your hot water system be serviced every 5 years.  This comprises of the following tasks: Check condition of anode & replace if needed, check all valves and check all electrical components. 2. Gas Appliance Safety - carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas which may be produced by faulty, poorly maintained or misused gas appliances. Exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide may result in a person experiencing headaches, weakness, fatigue and nausea but at higher levels, symptoms could include severe headache, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, vomiting, seizures and collapse. In extreme cases this can lead to coma and death. For further information on how to protect your family and tenants from carbon monoxide contact EnergySafety WA 3. New toilets use 3 to 6 litres per flush. However, old single flush toilets use 11 litres per flush! To save water, consider upgrading your existing toilet. Remember, it's one of the most used appliances in the house and it's one of the only ones used by every member of the household. 4. If you are worried about hot water scolding the young or old, we can install a tempering valve for only $350 fully installed that will limit the temperature of the hot water, making your house a safer place. 5. All gas appliances need a regular service minimum every two years. To ensure they are working efficiently and safely, get your heater and other gas connections checked before winter. 6. To ensure the plumber or gasfitter you use is licensed or registered, all you need to do is ask to see their ID card. 7. Knowing the location of your water and gas meter is always a good idea, as well as knowing how to turn them off if you need too. 8. Bottle or LPG gas BBQ’s can be modified and connected to your natural gas pipework, never run out of gas again. 9. If you notice grass and plants growing different to other areas and the ground is wet it may indicate you have a water leak or drainage problem. 10. If you have a leak and a high water bill, when it’s fixed. you may be able to claim a leak allowance rebate from your water authority.