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Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair reviews

Great guy Came out on a Sunday also for no extra charge

Leaking hot water valve

$200

Jason arrived promptly and completed the job quickly and easily. A very pleasant and helpful man. Highly recommended

Removal of decommissioned electric hot water tank

$80

Wow Jason is amazing. Professional and knows he stuff. Thanks for a great job

Installation of new hot water system 50L

$150

Professional and quick

Leaking HWS and extra hot water connection

$200

Nice work! Job done promptly and efficiently. Highly recommend.

Hot water sytem replacement installation

$350

Craig was absolutely amazing at moving our hot water system to make way for our new deck. He also installed a new retractable hose on short notice. Craig is the best plumber we have ever used. Don’t go with anyone else and his price is fair too. Thanks again Craig, we’ll be seeing you again.

Move a hot water system up by 45cm

$100

What's the average cost of a hot water system installer

$115 - $269

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$115

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$175

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$269

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Why hire a hot water system technician through Airtasker?

When you don’t have hot water flowing through your taps, showers, or tubs, hiring a hot water system specialist via Airtasker is the answer. You no longer have to rely on word-of-mouth to find a reliable water heater installation service near you. Whether it involves unvented cylinders or vented cylinders, Taskers can take care of all your heating system needs.

Put up a task on our platform, provide your address, cylinder specifications, and how soon you want hot water running through your taps. Nearby Taskers will ask about the installation job and give you a free quote. Note that you can choose a Tasker based on their rate, but this doesn’t have to be the only criteria. You can check out reviews and ratings so that you can decide based on their experience and skills.

Once you've accepted an offer, your chosen Tasker will have your unvented or vented hot water system installed in no time. Getting hot water to flow throughout your home is easy and convenient on Airtasker.

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Top Hot Water System Installation & Repair related questions

No, there’s no need to provide any tools or equipment for this service. You only need to provide the components and materials of your electric water heater or gas water heater installation. The specialist you hire already has the necessary tools and equipment, apart from the requisite skills and years of experience for doing the job. You can expect them to arrive fully-equipped and ready to install your hot water system.  

Hot water system installations usually take one to three days. This estimate can include inspecting your home’s current hot water system or the area where you plan to install a new system. The actual time can vary, depending on the complexity of the installation. If the materials and hot water system are ready and the installation is a simple one, it shouldn’t take more than a day’s work. 

Yes! If you offer this service yourself and have more jobs than you can handle, you can certainly book a Tasker to fill in. Just be sure to describe the job, the skill and experience level you require of your Tasker, and our platform matches you with the most suitable candidates. They’ll give you a free quote then you can coordinate from there. 

No, we don’t recommend installing a hot water system yourself, whether it’s a new or replacement system. This requires compliance with many state rules, regulations, and building codes, and you must have a licence. 

Apart from the permits and licences, a working knowledge about heating, temperature, ventilation, plumbing, carpentry, and electricals are essential for safe and proper installation. Instead of doing this yourself, we advise that you secure a permit first then book a licenced professional via Airtasker. 

The right size for your hot water system depends on the number of occupants in your home and their needs. A good rule to go by is to allow 30 to 40 litres of hot water per person for a gas-operated system, and 55 to 60 litres for an electric system. You should also consider how much and how often you need hot water for washing and bathing. Consult an expert to determine the perfect size. 

Should your electricity go out, it’s possible to still have a hot shower or enjoy a hot tub while having hot water run through your tap, but not for long. In a power outage, the hot water in your home can stay hot for another one to two hours. This can be shortened if several taps, showers, or tubs’ hot water functions are used simultaneously. This can be further shortened in freezing weather.

What do hot water system installation services include?

Hot water system installation services include all the activities necessary to put a reliable, safe hot water system in your home. This involves installing an unvented hot water system, inspecting the installation area, preparing materials, installing the cylinder or tank, then making the needed connections. After the installation, your plumber can test the system for flaws and address them as needed.

Inspecting installation area

Your water heater installation begins with a thorough inspection of the spot that will house the tank and its components. Your plumber makes sure that the floor is robust enough to support the cylinder's weight and complies with established building codes and safety rules and regulations. If the allotted space is deemed insufficient for the cylinder, your plumber can help you look for an alternative spot for the unvented cylinder service. 

Preparing for installation 

Your plumber makes the necessary preparations for the hot water cylinder installation. If necessary, some plumbers may offer to make an improvised platform of sturdy materials to support the tank's weight. Otherwise, you can hire a Tasker to handle all your carpentry needs.

When appropriate, your hired plumber shuts off the power, gas, and water supply before starting the job. They can take all the necessary measurements to determine the right amount of materials, then cuts and bends wires and pipes to the appropriate lengths and widths. Your plumber may also cut holes into walls or floors as needed to allow pipes or wires to run through.

Installing the cylinder

Once the cylinder's space is ready, your plumber can proceed with the unvented hot water cylinder installation. They can place the cylinder or tank onto its designated space and position. Your plumber takes care not to damage any of the components of the vented hot water cylinder or other pipes and wires in its surroundings.

Installing components and pipes

After the cylinder is in position, your specialist proceeds with attaching the appropriate pipes, wires and components like the Temperature and Pressure Release valve, expansion vessel, immersion heater, and any other pipes and valves. As with all other stages of the unvented cylinder installation, they use appropriate materials and techniques that are compliant with state safety and building regulations and industry best practices. 

Testing the system

Your hired plumber tests the system after completing the installation. They check that each tap and shower head provides hot water on demand and flows with consistent pressure. Should variations in temperature or pressure arise, your plumber can troubleshoot the system and do the appropriate fixes. 

They repeat this process until the hot water system works without any issues. And now that your home has hot water running through your taps, tubs, and showers, why not ensure greater warmth and comfort in every room of your home? On Airtasker, you can also hire an insulation installer who can help you cut down on bills and achieve year-round comfort.

Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair tasks

Install new hot water tank (electric)

$2,000

Carindale QLD 4152, Australia

27th May 2024

My hot water tank needs replacing, I want someone to remove the old one from the roof, take away the rubbish, and install a new one on the ground. It will also need a small pre-cast concrete slab to sit on, I have plenty of space and the ground is flat. I will buy a new Dux 315ltr tank from Bunnings and whatever else you need, just let me know what I need to get, thanks.

Hot water system

$100

Point Cook VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Water dripping from Hot water system. Refer to pics for details. Please give quote with your price.

Install power supply to hot water unit

$300

Port Hacking NSW, Australia

27th May 2024

Supply and install power supply to hot water heater by licensed electrician. The run from DB to heater is approximately 9m and can be clipped to the sub floor of the house (floor joists), the DB has an existing 20A RCD available from the decommissioned hot water unit in the roof space. I have 20mm flexible conduit, saddles and clips for the install. You need to supply appropriately rated cable with an earth for the install.

Install hot water smart switch.

$300

Bald Hills QLD 4036, Australia

26th May 2024

We have an existing booster switch for our solar hot water. I would like it replaced with a smart switch so that I can schedule times.

To install instantaneous gas Hot water system

$850

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

26th May 2024

Our old gas Hot water tank has started to leak, so we would like to change it to replace with instantaneous gas Hot water system with temperature controller

Replace my old gas hot water system with new one purchased

$100

Byford WA, Australia

26th May 2024

My old eternity 26l continuous flow gas water system has reached end of life and therefore working on and off. I have purchased a replacement Rheem 26L continuous gas low hot water system . Need a plumber to remove old and install new system

Leak coming from solar hot water tank on roof of two story town house

$300

Mickleham VIC, Australia

26th May 2024

Slow and steady water leak coming from roof of two story town house. Believed to be from solar hot water tank on roof.

Electrician to reconnect a hot water system

$350

Chandler QLD, Australia

26th May 2024

The hot water system is getting moved about 8m to the right of its existing location Monday 27th am. Need an electrician to reconnect it before 3pm Monday . The picture shows 2 air conditioners to the right of the hot water system but they have been moved over already making it easy to run flexible conduit.

Connect hot water tap

$300

Armadale VIC, Australia

24th May 2024

I need a plumber to connect a hot water pipe to the existing cold water pipe. The cold water pipe is currently feeding a sensor driven hand washing tap. The hot water tap is already setup just not connected. The water will need to be regulated. Photos: sink, middle shelf, bottom shelf. Please reach out for further information if needed. Cheers

Isaak was great - super professional.

Removal of solar hot water panels

$450

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

21st May 2024

Remove solar hot water panels. Water supply has been capped. These are not being used. If you would like to take them you can.

Punctual, great communication, completed job quickly with no hassles. Made sure everything was in order. Highly recommend! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Plumber needed - no hot water

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

17th May 2024

Need a plumber to see why ive got no hot water coming to my apartment. Building manager suggested it could be a faulty tempering or pressure valve. Im in North Melbourne.

Great service very happy

Hot water unit service

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

10th May 2024

Hi, I turned the gas off the other day at my home to replace the bench where my stove is Since then the pilot light goes off 10 mins or so after I re light it Im trying to avoid getting a new unit right now and wait to see if someone can have a look at it It’s old I know

Super quick service, fixed the problem easily Would recommend

Plumber/handman needed for hot water leakage fix

$50

Mickleham VIC, Australia

9th May 2024

Our hot water tank has water leakage from a pipe. Need someone to fix it

Punctual and efficient

Plumber to fix hot water and black debris coming out in apartment

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

8th May 2024

After changing the kitchen tap I realised there’s always small dots of black residue coming out of the water. I tried leaving the tap on and using it for a while but doesn’t seem to go away. How much would it be to have this looked at and fixed? Also my hot water is not working well and the building manager says a plumber needs to change or repair the temperature gauge valve inside the unit. Need a quote for this too. Cheers

Great knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you and looking forward to working with you again soon

Plumber required to replace/fix hot water washing machine pipe

$60

Kurraba Point NSW, Australia

6th May 2024

Need a plumber to replace and tighten hot water pipe for the washing machine

Thanks for your help!!! Appreciate it

Repair hot water pipe

$300

Alexandria Park NSW, Australia

3rd May 2024

Cut through hot water pipe - urgent repair required

No fuss. Professional. Reliable. Excellent work. Turned up quickly, as he promised he would.

Install a zipp hot water tap

$300

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd May 2024

We have a Zipp hot/chilled water tap and heater that we want to have installed.

Excellent job. Fast efficient zero hassle.

Gas leak detection and hot water system

$150

Keilor Downs VIC, Australia

1st May 2024

Need a plumber to investigate if there is a gas leak due to an excessive bill. Hot water system is also not working. Main gas supply was turned off suspect pilot needs to be lit again

Excellent communication, efficient and professional. Detected gas leak right away and didn’t take long to fix. Highly recommend

Hot water system installation

$200

Marrickville NSW, Australia

1st May 2024

Installation of hot water system. System will be supplied. Jut need installation

He did a great job on this project

Dishwasher repair seal door & hot water issues

$200

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2024

Door sealer needs fixing & hot water temp needs fixing- I also want my kitchen tap resealed too pls

Perfect just perfect and sorted all my broken things. Highly recommend