Many homes rely on gas for heat and cooking, but there are […] The post Common Gas Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them first appeared on Finn Plumbing Ltd ..read more

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Unless you happen to be an expert in gas appliances, it can be difficult to know when something has gone wrong. In fact, many people are under the impression that gas appliances do not need a great deal of regular maintenance, but this is far from the correct approach. Ideally, gas appliances should be serviced no fewer than once every two years, with yearly services highly recommended. But how do you know when your gas appliances are in need of servicing, or perhaps even need replacing entirely? 1: Gas Hobs There are many things that indicate a gas hob needs servicing, from a yellow flame to ..read more

When a plumbing issue threatens your home’s overall condition or your health, you have a plumbing emergency on your hands. If you live in the South Island city of Christchurch or one of the surrounding areas, we can take care of your home plumbing repair work at short notice. However, what should you do while waiting for us to arrive? Turn Off the Water You can do this at the main shut-off valve or, if you can’t find that, the valve nearest the leak. That way, you can significantly limit any water damage. Drain the Lines This is the next logical step — as once the water has stopped running, so ..read more

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