Frequently Asked Questions

Service Heroes is a fully mobile service that comes to your property for your plumbing and electrical services. Our trucks are fully stocked so most requested work can be carried out at once.

Service Heroes have a 7 year workmanship warranty for works. We have a one (1) year manufacturer warranty for faulty products.

Depending on the works requested, our technician will advise you on site how long it will take to complete.

Service Heroes will confirm your appointment time with you the day before by sending an SMS reminder to your mobile number. In the event, an appointment cannot be kept, an alternative time can easily be scheduled.

Firstly, it is wise to call your service provider (i.e. Ausgrid/Energy Australia) to see if there is a blackout in your area. If they detect there is no blackout then you can call Service Heroes 24/7 to restore your power for you. Handy tip: Food in the fridge and/or freezer will keep cold for approximately 24 hours provided doors are kept shust most of the time.

If you do not have a fire in your home and your smoke alarm keeps beeping, it might mean the battery life is low and the batteries need replacing. One way of keeping track is to make sure you change the batteries all the time – rechargeable batteries do not work efficiently. Another reason can be the life of the smoke alarm has ended, they usually have a life of 8-10 years. Call Service Heroes so we can have a professional replace the smoke alarm for you.

Step 1 is to determine whether the leak is actually coming from, whether it’s from the the hot water tank or from a pipe surrounding it. Once you determine the tank is leaking, turn off the power supply to avoid wasting water.

If you have an electric water heater, simply locate your circuit breaker box and switch off the breaker specifically for your tank.

If you have a natural gas water heater, it should have an on/off switch or dial. Make sure it is set to “off”. Avoid closing the gas shut-off valve if possible. These valves can be critical and susceptible to failure over time, so it is best that they be left alone. Call Service Heroes to help you out!

Gas leaks are sometimes highly unnoticed and can be very dangerous. If not treated quickly it can become highly flammable and possibly cause harm. Once you notice the smell, find your local gas meter located at the front of your property, turn the yellow handle to 90 degrees so that it is horizontal with the gas pipe. This will immediately shut the supply of gas into your home. Once turned off, contact Service Heroes and we will send out a technician to help you.

• Utilise power board: A power board can supply electricity to multiple appliances at the same time and allows you to switch off all appliances using the same switch.
  Check the lights: Turn off lights in the rooms you’re not using to save energy.
• Use timers and sensors: Use programmable timers and sensors to light outside sections
• Separate your lighting: Separate the lights so you can choose which areas to light. light outside areas.
• Conserve energy: Keep curtains and outside window shades closed to reduce the amount of energy needed to maintain a consistent temperature inside. Rather than heat your bedroom, add another blanket to your bed or use an electric blanket, wheat bag or hot water bottle.

Once you notice you have burst pipes, the first thing to do is to turn off the water at your main water supply, normally located at the front of your property. This will stop or help reduce the supply of water to your property. Contact Service Heroes and we will dispatch a professional to help you out.