Ready to Update Your Kitchen, But Don’t Want to Go Through a Full Kitchen Renovation? Here’s where a Licenced Plumber will come in handy…
Updating your key kitchen appliances will help give you that new kitchen feel. Fridges and stoves are the most commonly used appliances in many kitchens. But installing a new fridge with a waterline and ice maker, or changing your oven isn’t as easy as buying a new microwave that you just “plugin and go”. These bigger jobs require the skill and expertise of a professional kitchen plumber. This helps to ensure safety, compliance and quality for your home.
Whether you choose to update to new appliances or change the kitchen sink I am your local Melbourne plumber who can help you out. I can get you sorted with:
- Kitchen sink plumbing
- Installing an oven
- Dishwasher plumbing, and more!
I offer professional and licenced kitchen plumbing work that will get your kitchen looking and working great in no time!
Use One of Melbourne’s 5-Star Licenced Plumbers to Install your Kitchen Appliances
If you’re looking to update your kitchen appliances, here are the three most common appliances I help homeowners with in their kitchens. I’ll also run through why it’s so important to hire a professional plumber when it comes to:
1. Gas Oven Installation
If you are installing a gas oven / stovetop you will need a professional kitchen plumber. It’s important to look for a plumber who is a fully licenced gas fitter to complete your installation.
Gas leaks can be an issue if not installed correctly. The slow leaking gas can often go undetected. Over time, this can cause serious health issues for you and your family. Unknown gas leaks could also pose a risk of fire in the kitchen. This occurs if the gas builds up and you ignite the stove or oven. No one needs that happening – let’s keep your kitchen safe!
A licenced plumber ensures completion of all safety checks when installing your oven. When using a licenced gas plumber, you know that your installation is safe and certified to Australian regulations. This also includes registering the installation for compliance certification.
Now, let’s get to the fun bit – choosing your appliance! All you need to do is purchase your choice of gas oven and stovetop appliance. Remember to make sure it’s a good fit for your current space. Once you receive delivery of your appliance, have a professional install the oven, and safely hook it up to the gas lines. Then, you’re ready to enjoy cooking your new favourite meals!
Peak Performance Plumbing can get you cooking with gas
2. Fridge with Water Dispenser Plumbing
A plumbed-in fridge with a cold water dispenser and a built-in ice machine is a little bit of luxury in your own home. The installation process can be a little complicated. This all depends on the location of your fridge. The water lines may need to be either:
- Concealed through cabinetry;
- Run through the roof and down inside the walls, or;
- Or even run under the flooring.
This all depends on how your kitchen is set up and the distance from the sink to the fridge space etc. A professional kitchen plumber will be able to help assess this for you. You will also need a stop tap and limiting value to protect you from leaks or a burst pipe. Installation of this could be in the gap behind your fridge (or in another cupboard) to give you some space.
There’s nothing worse than coming home to a house full of water. As a kitchen plumber in Northcote and Melbourne’s northern suburbs, I’ve seen a lot of DIY jobs go wrong, including burst pipes! That’s why I always recommend hiring a professional plumber to install your fridge plumbing.
The money you’ll end up spending on repairs from water damage is much more than what you would have spent hiring a professional in the first place. You’ll also have peace-of-mind that the job was done right the first time around.
And, if you’re looking at a fridge installation, I can also show you how to care for the water filter system. That way, you can enjoy the benefits of filtered water from your fridge for many years to come!
3. Dishwasher Installation Melbourne
At face value, dishwashers might seem like an easy install. But with the changes in technology (and constant appliance upgrades), it is not always as simple as plugging it in and turning it on.
The work required with a dishwasher installation may mean adjustments to get your old appliance out of the existing space or new lines for your new dishwasher to be set up ready to go. We all want to avoid water damage from leaks or pipes bursting so correct installation is important. Unlevel installation, damaged hose clamps and leaking water values can all happen when the installation process goes wrong. These might not be an issue at first but over time the leak could cause damage or mould to your surrounding cabinets and flooring.
Investing in quality dishwasher plumbing will allow you to get the most from your new kitchen
Ready to Book a Melbourne Kitchen Plumber?
As you can see there is a range of things you need to consider when installing new kitchen appliances. New appliances are a great way to freshen up your kitchen without getting new cabinets and benchtops. But, purchasing kitchen appliances can be a bit different to buying a new blender or microwave and just plugging them in. Potential risks (and unnecessary costs) will always come up if they are not installed properly.
If you’re looking to purchase some new appliances for your kitchen, do yourself a favour and take the time to hire a professional to do this for you. As a kitchen plumber servicing the Northcote and inner Melbourne area, I specialise in installations just like these. I customise all my work to meet your specific kitchen needs. I can also provide recommendations based on your budget and kitchen configuration.
When you’re ready to update (or maintain) your kitchen appliances, feel free to get in touch. I’m more than happy to discuss your specific kitchen plumbing needs and help to answer any questions you have to get your kitchen appliances running smoothly.