Gas log fire won't light, or lights then shuts off? The checks you can safely do yourself, what each fault means, and when to call a licensed gasfitter.
Hydronic heating not working? Safe checks for cold panels, low pressure, noise and lockouts, what each problem means, and when to call a licensed plumber.
Water on the floor by the toilet? Tell a cistern leak from condensation, find the wet joint, and know when a toilet leaking at the base needs a plumber.
Burst flexible hose Murrumbeena case study. Same-day repair, replacement hose, insurance claim guidance and a Certificate of Compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Drain jetting vs snake in Melbourne. Which one actually clears a blocked drain, how the cost compares, and when neither tool is the right answer. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC…
Toilet replacement St Kilda case study. A failed wall-hung cistern replaced with a floor-mount unit and a full plumbing reconnect. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
CCTV drain inspection cost in Melbourne. What affects the price, what is normally included, and when a free CCTV offer is not actually free. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
How does a heat pump hot water system work? A licensed Melbourne plumber explains the refrigeration cycle, components, efficiency, and why it works in Melbourne.
Gas cooktop installation Elwood case study: 4-burner replacement, new isolation valve, compliant flexible hose, Certificate of Compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
TMV failure repair Malvern case study: 12-year-old thermostatic mixing valve failed, replaced with new unit, Certificate of Compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Blocked drain Malvern case study: CCTV inspection found tree roots in 1950s clay sewer, spot replacement option. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Bathroom rough in Brighton case study: moving the vanity, TMV install, capping old fittings, Certificate of Compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Hot water element replacement Glen Waverley case study: 9-year-old electric storage unit, element only replaced, saved a full unit cost. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Gas leak detection Toorak case study: gas smell in kitchen, source found at cooktop connection, repair and certificate of compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Burst pipe emergency Caulfield case study: 1940s galvanised iron water main, after-hours diagnostic, full water-main renewal. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Heat pump replacement Toorak case study: 1920s heritage home, 16-year-old gas storage unit, full diagnostic, install + compliance. Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. BPC #103414.
Heat pump hot water rebate Victoria 2026: what VEU and STCs are, how much they reduce install cost, who applies, and how to qualify. From a Melbourne plumber.
Tap washer replacement step by step: tools, exact technique, common mistakes, and the signs a washer fix won't last. Plain-English Australian plumbing guide.
How to fix a leaking tap step by step: diagnose the type, replace the washer or cartridge, and the signs you need a plumber instead. Australian plumbing guide.
Gas Cooktop Installation Guide: Preparing Your Kitchen Prime Plumb January 17th, 2026 Installing a gas cooktop starts well before the appliance is connected. Proper kitchen preparation plays a major role…
At Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting, we have been helping Melbourne homeowners, landlords and property managers resolve blocked drains for more than 10 years. Below, we break down the top 10…
Gas leak signs Melbourne homeowners must recognise, smell, hiss, dying plants, headaches, soot stains. Acting in the first 60 seconds matters more than what you do after the gas distributor…
Affordable Plumbing Solutions In Caulfield by Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting Melbourne. This page covers affordable plumbing solutions in caulfield, what's involved and what licensed plumbers check on every Melbourne callout.…
Toorak's grand pre-1920s homes still have 100-year-old galvanised mains, lead-soldered copper, and earthenware sewers. What needs replacing when, and what it actually costs.
Hot Water System Maintenance Tips for Melbourne Homes, What Actually Matters Alister here, owner of Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting. Hot water failures are some of the most disruptive jobs we…
Burst galv mains, sewer collapse, old metal supply line failure. What counts as a real emergency in an older Toorak home, and how old plumbing differs from modern.
Where does your unit's plumbing end and the building's begin? A licensed plumber's guide to strata-shared services, Caulfield apartment maintenance, and who pays.
What a licensed plumber actually checks every spring in a 1960s-90s Glen Waverley brick veneer, and what each finding tends to mean about your home's pipework.
Hot Water System Efficiency by Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting Melbourne. This page covers hot water system efficiency, what's involved and what licensed plumbers check on every Melbourne callout. Why Hot…
Home Plumbing Maintenance in Melbourne: A Season-by-Season Calendar Most maintenance guides cram everything into one big annual inspection. After years of doing these checks across Melbourne, I split them across…
Wondering whether to repair or replace your hot water system? The age ranges, the warning signs, and when a leaking tank means it's time for a new unit.
What plumbing can you do yourself in Victoria? Six jobs: replacing a tap washer, replacing a tap handle or button, clearing a blocked basin or sink, cleaning an aerator or…
Flexible Hose Failures: Why They Burst and When to Replace Them Most internal flooding we attend starts with a failed flexible hose, not a burst pipe in the wall. Most…
Prime Plumbing & Gasfitting, Melbourne’s trusted name in professional plumbing and gas services. I’m Alister Williams, a licensed plumber with over ten years of industry experience, proudly serving homes and businesses across Melbourne.
