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PLUMBING SPECIALS AND TIPS FOR WELLINGTON RESIDENTS

How to Protect Your Bathroom From Mould and Mildew: Proven Strategies

28/4/2025

 
The start of mould build-up is seen on the bathroom ceiling by the shower.
​As a trusted Wellington plumber, Maxey Plumbing understands that mould prevention is crucial for maintaining a healthy home. Wellington's unique climate, with its chilly winters and coastal humidity, creates perfect conditions for bathroom mould growth. Our Maxey Plumbing team helps homeowners tackle this challenge head-on, ensuring their bathrooms remain dry, clean, and mould-free.

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How To Navigate Home Plumbing

26/3/2025

 
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Every homeowner faces plumbing challenges, and knowing when to grab your toolbox and when to call an expert can save you time, money, and potential disaster. Understanding the fine line between manageable DIY repairs and complex plumbing issues is crucial for maintaining your home's infrastructure. While some minor plumbing issues can be resolved with a little know-how, others require the expertise of a licensed Wellington plumber to avoid costly mistakes and potential hazards.

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Best Gas Hot Water Practical Safety Advice by Wellington Plumber

8/9/2023

 
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Maintenance Tips Ensuring Longevity & Safety of Gas Hot Water Systems


As your trusted Wellington plumber, Maxey Plumbing and Gas is committed to providing high-level installation services and ensuring the longevity and safety of your gas hot water system. 

​Your hot water system is an integral part of your home, and regular maintenance is vital to keeping it running efficiently and safely. So what maintenance should be done on a gas water heater?
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In this guide, we'll walk you through essential maintenance tips to help you get the most out of your gas hot water system. 

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Have confidence in Rheem

31/10/2022

 
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In recent years, EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority*) have reported that too many electric hot water cylinders have failed testing. Maxey are pleased to announce that none of the Rheem hot water cylinders failed, and that our confidence in Rheem is warranted.

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The Interesting Evolution of Rinnai Infinity Gas Hot Water Installations

14/10/2022

 
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​It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t have gas hot water systems. They’ve become such an integral part of our lives that we often take them for granted. But like everything else, gas hot water systems have evolved over time to become the reliable, energy-efficient appliances we know today.

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10 Tips On How To Handle Your Bathroom Renovation

6/7/2018

 
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I’m sure most of you will agree when I say the best thing in the world is to have a long hot water shower at the end of the day. Bathrooms are as important as any other part of a home. It should be a go-to place to relax after a long day, so you can get into a zen mode.

However, bathrooms are also very busy and are prone to wear and tear, so its importance to have that balance between practicality and ambience.

If you are looking to achieve just that by renovating your bathroom, you are probably wondering where to begin, how to go about the process and thinking how much of an inconvenience it’s going to be. 

Getting your bathroom renovated can be a stress-free process if you go about it the right way and get the right people to do the job.
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Follow these ten simple steps to get yourself the ideal bathroom that you want.

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Sick of Blocked Drains?

30/9/2015

 
​This is a pretty common issue we see as Plumbers. The drain has been blocked and is restricting water flow down the pipes.  There are a list of variables that can cause these issues. Here are a few. Of course, if your drain is blocked, give us a call, we can investigate and solve the issue as quickly as possible.
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HOW TO SAVE WATER IN YOUR BATHROOM

16/9/2015

 
Following on from our last blog, this is all about how to save water consumption in the bathroom. As suggested in the kitchen, fix any leaks straight away.  It doesn’t appear much drop by drop as it drips out the tap but over 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it certainly adds up. 
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How to HAVE GREAT shower pressure

12/8/2015

 
A dribbling shower is no way to start your day and wake you up. Rather than feeling invigorated and ready to face the day, its likely you are feeling less than average.

What’s the water pressure like in your shower? Do you know that shower water pressure is often ranked highly important when people view a property to move in to? Crap water pressure is infuriating, inefficient and a right pain! 
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Dux Quest Piping

29/7/2015

 
Dux Quest piping, which is black in colour, was used heavily in properties built in the 1970s and 1980s is still in 2014 causing issues in New Zealand homes. Dux Quest was one of the first forms of plastic piping, after copper pipes that were used until the 1970s.

If you have any in your home you need to get rid of it. “When?”  you ask. “Yesterday” we say. 
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Log burner or gas fireplace?

13/7/2015

 
There are few things nicer than curling up by the fireplace in winter with snuggly socks, a blanket and a good book. We have lots of clients indecisive about whether to go for an actual log fire place or the slightly more contemporary option, a gas fire place. 

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Being Prepared in case of a Natural disaster

30/6/2015

 
Should a natural disaster strike, are you prepared? Do you know how to prepare water so it is safe to use, do you know how much the New Zealand Civil Defence suggests you keep stored for emergency supplies?

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DIY your plumbing or hire a Wellington plumbing professional?

15/6/2015

 
Know when your plumbing project is outside of your skill set.
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Caring for your insinkerator

30/5/2015

 
Whatever you call it, its genius! An insinkerator, a garbage disposal or a waste disposal unit - it is an extremely handy extra to have in your kitchen.  However, unless you know how to use it and what to keep out of it, then it can cause damage to pipes and block easily. 
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5 simple Plumbing Tips for Avoiding Emergencies

11/5/2015

 
Most plumbing repairs and plumbing emergencies can be prevented as long as you know what to look for as you take care of your household plumbing needs. No one likes to wake up and find out that a pipe has burst. Discovering a clogged drain is never fun. The best way to solve these issues is to simply prevent them.
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Getting the most out of your water cylinder

30/4/2015

 
The life expectancy of the average hot water cylinder is eight to twelve years. In order to get the most out of your cylinder, here are a few maintenance tips that can increase the efficiency and cleanliness of your water cylinder.
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Plumbing Myths

2/4/2015

 
Just like any trade industry, there are lots of myths about plumbing that many people believe… but simply aren’t true.

We’ve heard our fair-share of myths throughout the years, and so decided to put together a list.
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3 steps to unblocking any clogged drain

16/3/2015

 
Over time your drains collect food, soap and hair deposits that’ll cause blockages. Sometimes you’ll be able to get rid of the blockages yourself, without having to call in a Wellington plumber. We’ve included 3 steps below that should help you. 
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Wellington Plumbing tips for summer

3/3/2015

 
Wellington has been enjoying a great summer this year, and the warm weather looks like it’s sticking around for another month or two. To make what’s left of your summer just a little more care-free, we’ve put together a simple list of things to check both inside and out to make sure your plumbing is healthy.
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  • About
  • RHEEM
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