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Practical advice on geysers, leaks, drains and everything plumbing — written by the team at 247 Plumbers GP.
Not sure whether to repair or replace? Here's how to decide based on age, damage and cost.
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28 August 2026
“How much does a geyser installation cost?” doesn’t have a single answer — we get asked this constantly…
26 August 2026
Water quality complaints aren’t unusual across Midrand, Johannesburg and Pretoria — occasional discolouration after municipal maintenance work, a…
21 August 2026
A grease trap that’s overdue for cleaning doesn’t usually announce itself until it’s already a problem — a…
20 August 2026
Gutters don’t get much attention until they’re overflowing down a wall or dumping water right next to the…
15 August 2026
Most plumbing emergencies don’t come out of nowhere — they’re usually a small issue that went unnoticed for…
9 August 2026
Sourced 2026 data on burst pipes, geyser failures, water damage costs, insurance claims and plumber call-out rates across…
4 August 2026
Whether to repair or replace an old geyser comes down to a fairly simple comparison — the cost…
Not every geyser problem means replacement — many issues are a straightforward repair. But there are specific signs…
A toilet that keeps running after flushing isn’t just annoying — it can waste thousands of litres of…