There’s no need to be confused between a gas fitter and plumber. While there’s always an odd person using the terms interchangeably, using ‘plumber’ to describe a ‘gas fitter’, this doesn’t mean that a gas fitter is the same as a plumber (and vice versa). Here at Finn Plumbing, our team consists of both plumbers and gas fitters who are dedicated to delivering exceptional plumbing and gas fitting services. However, a question remains: are all plumbers gas fitters? What Is A Gas Fitter? A gas fitter is an individual who specialises in the installation, maintenance, alteration, removal, and repai ..read more

When your plumbing works well, you are unlikely to even give it a second thought. However, if it starts to go wrong, it can be highly disruptive and cause severe damage to your property. This is why a regular plumbing check-up is so important. You may think that having regular plumbing maintenance is an unnecessary expense when you can’t see anything wrong. However, annual plumbing maintenance will catch small problems before they become big ones. Here are five signs that you may need to book a plumbing check-up. Leaks Dripping taps or small leaks that you discover around the home might seem i ..read more

You might be surprised at how many problems — and expensive ones at that — can be prevented just with some routine plumbing maintenance. Here are some small steps you could take to prevent major plumbing issues. Be Wary of What You Flush Down the Toilet  It’s best that you flush only toilet paper (and bodily waste) down that toilet. Things that definitely shouldn’t go down it: include food, hair, grease and cat litter. Also, though some wipes are marketed as ‘flushable’, these should still be deposited in the bin instead. Check the Toilet for Small Leaks It’s worth noting that many major ..read more

Having a solar heating system all up and running at your home would enable you to warm up its water with electricity generated by the sun. You wouldn’t have to fetch electricity from the grid or rely on gas. This would help you to reduce not only your energy expenses but also your carbon footprint. You might still need to iron out a few kinks in the technology over time, but regular maintenance of your solar heating system would help you address the following common issues… Decreased Energy Output What if there’s plenty of sunlight, but the solar heating system isn’t generating as much energy ..read more

Have you just recently bought your first home? It might even be in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. In this situation, you could save your future self a lot of time by educating yourself now on the following common plumbing problems and when it would be well-advised for you to request services of a home plumber in Christchurch. Dripping and Leaky Taps The constant drip-drip-drip sound from a leaking tap is not just irritating; it can be a sign that your household is losing a lot of water it would nonetheless be spending money on. Mercifully, a professional plumber ..read more

Looking for a home plumber in Christchurch? The stereotypical image of a plumber usually involves a man crouching underneath the kitchen sink trying to fix a pipe. Whilst plumbers do fix pipes under the sink, plumbing involves much more than that. It is highly recommended to keep in touch with a trusted plumber in your local area in case of a plumbing emergency. What is plumbing? Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids. Try looking around your house to find areas that rely on water coming in and out such as showers, washing machines, appliances and water basins. There are a range of plumbin ..read more

When you notice what seems like a simple drainage issue, you could be tempted to try resolving matters yourself rather than simply call a plumber. However, below are just some examples of situations where, in taking the DIY approach, you could too easily risk making things worse. You Can’t Get Any Water Running Out Of The Tap  If you turn a tap only to find that water fails to come out in anything more than a drip, one of the following significant problems could have struck your drainage system: Large leaks Frozen pipes Backed-up water Damage to the water main To put a long story short ..read more

When you go shopping for an appliance, the two main fuel sources you will need to choose between are gas and electricity. Certain appliances—fridges and freezers, for example—are more likely to be electric by default. Others, such as stoves and fires, can be either. So when there’s a choice, which fuel should you pick? The truth is, there are pros and cons to both, and a lot of what dictates your choice will depend on your preferences, your budget, or your requirements. Below, we explore the pros and cons of getting a gas appliance, and why you might like to consider a gas fitting service in C ..read more

If you need to have your gas appliances repaired or you’ve just found out they need to be replaced, you might be wondering whether to switch to another energy source, such as electricity. On the other hand, you might be considering switching from electricity to gas. So, are gas appliances still worth using? If you’re not sure about gas appliances, Finn Plumbing are here to help. We’ve put together this guide to answer the question of whether having gas appliances is still worth it – and if you’re looking for gas plumbing services for your existing gas appliances, we’ve got you covered. Why do ..read more

There are various things you must do to keep the gas appliances in your home safe to use. From the start, these appliances must be installed to stringent safety standards — and you can help to protect those by having the devices serviced regularly. Otherwise, you could be running all of the following risks… Gas Leaks  Though natural gas is odourless, suppliers do add some odourant to it, enabling people to ‘smell gas’ if it leaks. If this leaking occurs in a home, one result can be a fire or explosion — as further detailed later in this article. In the event that you smell gas in your own ..read more