We all know the tell-tail signs of a blocked drain; over time your sink, toilet or shower takes a little longer to drain and then, before you know it – they don’t drain at all. There are so many reasons for a drain to become blocked. Whether a buildup of hair blocks your drain, you dropped something down the toilet or tree roots are invading your sewer in search of water, there are some handy tips we can offer to help get you back on the road to well-functioning drainage. At the end of the day, if the job’s too big for you to manage or you just don’t have the time or equipment to handle it yourself, Service Today is just a phone call away and can be there to wash your blocked drain away.   Basic Busters There are some simple techniques you can try to clear out

Steve is a Senior Maintenance Plumber with over 10 years experience working across fault finding, emergency hot water repairs and hot water heater installation in Revesby. Throughout his decade of plumbing, he’s seen his fair share of major and minor hot water emergencies. This month, our customer service team asked Steve for his tips for keeping you in hot water. What’s your top tip for dealing with a hot water emergency? Hot water tanks are never something you should try and fix yourself. Hot water tanks are usually filled with large amounts of boiling water and depending on your system, may be connected to your electrical mains. The golden rule when it comes to hot water is ‘unless you’re qualified to repair it, don’t’. What happens if my tank bursts at 2am? It’s impossible to predict when an accident is going to happen. The best thing to do is keep calm, make

6 WAYS TO SAVE ON WINTER ELECTRICITY COSTS With winter just around the corner in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s a good time to prepare yourself for the rising costs of heating your home. Service Today has put together a list of 6 ways to keep your electricity costs under control this winter. With the advancement of technology in your Eastern Suburbs home comes an army of devices that burn through your power supply in Standby mode. Unless you actually switch off your gadgets at the source, they continue to use electricity as they sit idle, waiting for you to press ‘Go’. Try using a standby power control to keep tabs on who’s on and who’s off while you’re doing other things. When hot air rises, cooler air rushes in to fill the void. If your doors and windows are not shut or properly sealed, this could add to your electricity costs