Local plumbers for the Perth metro area · Based in Leederville
Need help now? Call 08 6118 4273
Local plumbers for the Perth metro area · Based in Leederville
Need help now? Call 08 6118 4273
Hot water systems
Cold shower this morning? We'll work out whether your system can be repaired or needs replacing, and help you choose the right one.
Price explained before work starts
We fix the cause, not just the symptom
Plain-English advice
Tidy, respectful tradespeople
One minute everything's fine, the next you're standing under a cold shower wondering what happened. Hot water problems are one of the most common reasons Perth households call a plumber.
Your Plumbing Pros repairs and replaces all the main types of hot water systems. We'll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether it's time for a new unit.
A tank heated by a gas burner. Reliable and popular in Perth homes.
Heats water on demand, so you never run out.
A tank heated by an electric element, often on off-peak power.
Uses roof panels to heat water, with a gas or electric booster.
Draws heat from the air like a reverse air conditioner, using far less electricity than a standard electric unit.
Some of these are simple fixes like a thermostat, element or valve. Others, like a leaking tank, usually mean it's time to replace.
Many Perth suburbs have hard water, which contains minerals that leave scale behind when heated. Over time, scale builds up inside tanks, around elements and in valves.
That build-up makes the system work harder, can cause noises and can shorten its life. Regular checks of the relief valve and the sacrificial anode can help your system last longer.
Call 08 6118 4273 or send a quick message with your suburb and what's happening.
We'll look at the age of the system, the condition of the tank and the cost of the repair. As a rough guide, if your system is getting on in years and the tank itself is leaking, replacement is almost always the better choice.
If the system is younger and the fault is a part like a thermostat, element or gas control, a repair is usually the smart move. Either way, we'll explain the options and costs so you can decide.
The right system depends on your household size, how much hot water you use, whether you have gas, your roof space and your budget.
Perth's sunny climate makes solar and heat pump systems worth considering, as they can significantly reduce running costs. Government rebates may be available for some systems, and we can point you to the current programs to check.
We'll recommend a system that suits the way you actually live, not just the one that's easiest to install.
When a system fails completely, you don't want to wait long for a new one. We'll help you choose a suitable replacement, remove the old unit and install the new one safely and to code.
A little maintenance can add years to the life of your hot water system. Every six months or so, gently lift the lever on the temperature and pressure relief valve to let a little water out. This helps keep the valve from seizing.
Having the sacrificial anode checked every few years is also worthwhile. The anode protects the tank from corrosion, and once it's used up, the tank itself starts to rust. Replacing an anode is far cheaper than replacing a tank.
A system that's too small means cold showers for whoever goes last. One that's too big costs more to buy and run. We'll ask how many people live in the home, how many bathrooms you have and when you use the most hot water, then recommend a size that fits.
Cafés, clinics, gyms and offices depend on reliable hot water. We repair and replace commercial hot water units and can plan replacements to minimise downtime.
Cooktops, heaters, leak checks and gas lines.
View service →Burst pipes, major leaks and overflowing toilets.
View service →Taps, toilets, showers, pipes and home renovations.
View service →Hidden leaks found with minimal disruption.
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Get in touch →FAQs
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Common causes include a pilot light that's gone out, a tripped circuit or failed element, a faulty thermostat or a gas supply issue. We can test and find the fault.
It depends on the type, water quality and maintenance. Storage tanks commonly last around 8 to 12 years, but Perth's hard water can shorten that.
If the tank is leaking or the system is old, replacing it is usually the better option. Younger systems with a faulty part are often worth repairing.
For many households, yes. Heat pumps use much less electricity than standard electric units and work well in Perth's mild climate.
Rebates may be available for solar and heat pump systems. Programs change, so we'll point you to the current federal and WA options to check.
Rusty water often means the tank's anode has worn out and the tank is starting to corrode. It's worth getting checked before the tank leaks.
A small drip during heating can be normal. A constant flow or water pooling around the tank is not, so call us to check it.
Call 08 6118 4273 or use the quote form. A photo of the label on your unit helps us give advice faster.
Get in touch
Don't put up with cold showers. Call 08 6118 4273 or request a quote and we'll get your hot water back on.
24 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007
Tell us your suburb and what's happening. We'll talk you through the next step.
