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Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair reviews

Excellent job

Replace current hot water system

$250

So great he was really professional would recommend him to anyone

Hot water needs repairing,washers,mixer tap and another tap replaced

$300

Excellent work

Hot water in shower and water leak

$150

Abbas was responsive, came on time and clearly informed me of what was wrong and how he is going to fix it.

Kitchen tap poor hot water supply

$100

John was accommodating about the change in nature of the task after I posted it. Thank you!

Help fix hot water cylinder leakage

$100

Michael was fantastic. Communicated well and came when he said he would. Would definitely recommend

Remove hot water tank & old fridge

$150

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

$110 - $280

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$110

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$180

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$280

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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

Laundry hot water inlet fix.

$85

Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Washing machine was installed today and now no hot water to laundry sink. Not sure why . when i turn hot water valve on water comes from the under sink tap. Is something missing now ? See photos.

Punctual and got work done very efficiently

Small plumbing jobs (sink & hot water unit)

$100

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Plumb up small hot water unit & sink

Instant Hot water outside convert shower point base Install basin

$1,000

Boronia VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

1/ replace the instant Hotwater and place this outside area. 2/ make shower area connection in same location and fit shower base 3/ fix the small basin in toilet area

Install timer for hot water system on house

$200

Logan Reserve QLD, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Timer install for hot water system on house

Check Gas Hot Water and Reset

$160

Liberty Grove NSW, 澳大利亚

14th Nov 2024

No hot water. Gas for cooking is ok. Need someone help check and reset the hot water system.

Fix hot water temperature in apartment bathroom

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I live in an apartment and the hot water temperature seems to have dropped quite a bit. The building manager has said perhaps mixing valve inside may need to be replaced. There is access in the bathroom as the temperature has been fixed 18 months ago.

Remove ceiling mounted (roof cavity) hot water tank.

$250

Croydon VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

We have an ancient 60gallon hot water tank in the roof cavity. After removing plasterboard walls and ceiling, we need it lowered and removed to we can continue with altering walls. Unfortunately we need this gone pretty quickly (ideally Wednesday the 12th)

Fast and competent. Friendly too.

Hot water Supply isn't working

$100

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

hot water system seems to be experiencing some issues. possibility of a water pipe leak or a disconnection problem. We require a plumber to look into this issue and offer a solution

Great . Thanks for help

Clean hot water tank filters and replace anode

$260

Albion VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Price includes a brand new anode and labour charge to replace the old one. Filters will be cleaned along with the tank socket. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JCD5V5778MNDNRR2A1QPZCWB

This was my second time reaching out to Patrick, and he resolved the issue immediately. Super professional!

Swap rinnai infinity hot water service for builders 26 bondi

$150

North Bondi NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2024

Swap a Infinity 26 for a builders 26 supplied by Owner easy install pipe footprint does not align as per photos easy access

Definitely can’t go wrong when selecting Michael to do your plumbing. Michael was clean tidy courteous on time and delivered on budget. Couldn’t recommend him higher.

Collect old heat pump hot water system

$50

Mitchelton QLD 4053, Australia

8th Nov 2024

Collect this used hot water system. The system is a heat pump and has substantial non-ferrous metals such as copper which can be stripped and scrapped separately. Needs to be collected today

Nathan was fast and efficient

Replace leaking Pressure Release Valve on Gas Hot Water system

$200

Croydon VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2024

We have a leak from the pressure release valve on the gas hot water system. There seems to be a tiny hole on the valve itself spraying out water which ive temporarily taped up, but needs replacing ASAP.

Excellent response time, very efficient and got the job done quickly. Will definitely use in the future.

Pick up old hot water system and scrap

$50

Capalaba QLD, Australia

5th Nov 2024

Pick up old hot water system and take to metal scrappers or tip

Great bloke, will use again

Need old hot water service taken away off front nature strip

$50

Gladstone Park VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2024

We have just had our hot water service replaced and need to dispose of old service and big box from new one.

A+, thank you very much

Loss of hot water and pressure in shower

$350

Rosstown Ward VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Loss of water pressure and hot water in shower only

Excellent to deal with on all levels. Heaps of advice and thorough workmanship. Highly recommend. Very reasonable pricing too match

No hot water - need this fixed

$100

Yagoona NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2024

We have had no hot water since yesterday. The main water switch in the electricity box is still on and no other switches are off We have an electric storage tank and no gas Need someone to come and get our hot water back up and running again

Completed the job with minimal fuss. Would recommend for water storage tank repair jobs

Fix hot water system

$150

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Need some help with hot water system urgently .I don’t have hot water in the tap since couple of days.I have a gas hot water system.I am adding couple of photos of the heater

Chris came on time as promised and fixed the water heater quickly.He is polite and respectful .I am happy with the job.Highly recommended

Gas leak hot water system

$100

Doreen VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

The Rinniai gas hot water system was installed last year but the gas smell is coming out of it probably due to a gas leak or loose connections. It needs to be fixed and a report is also needed to show if it's an installation issue or a problem with the unit.

Quality work at a reasonable price.