Hot water repairs and replacement in Matraville
No hot water, a leaking tank or a relief valve that won't stop dripping? We're based at 30/10 Girawah Place, Matraville, so we're often just a few streets away. Our licensed plumbers and gasfitters repair and replace electric, gas, continuous flow and heat pump hot water systems in Matraville homes, and we give you clear options and a fixed price before any work starts.
Hot water problems we fix in Matraville
No hot water at all
A failed element or thermostat on an electric tank, a pilot or ignition fault on gas, or a tripped circuit. We find the cause and tell you whether a repair is worth it.
Leaking tank or valves
Water pooling around the base usually means the tank itself is failing. A dripping relief valve is often just the valve, and that's a quick fix.
Lukewarm or running out fast
A worn element, sediment build-up or a system that's now too small for the household. We'll check it and size a replacement properly if you need one.
Rusty or smelly water
Discoloured hot water or a rotten-egg smell often points to a worn sacrificial anode. Replacing it in time can add years to the tank.
Repair or replace?
Most storage tanks last around 8 to 12 years, depending on water quality and how well they've been looked after. If your tank is younger than that and the fault is a valve, element, thermostat or anode, a repair usually makes sense. If the tank itself is leaking, it can't be patched, and it's time to replace it.
When we replace a system, we take you through the options that suit your home: electric storage, gas storage, gas continuous flow, or an energy-efficient heat pump. You get the choices and the price up front, and you decide. On most replacements we can remove the old unit and have the new one running in the same visit.
Hot water in Matraville homes
Matraville has a real mix of housing. Many streets have post-war brick and fibro homes, a lot of them still on their second or third hot water tank, often tucked down the side of the house or in the laundry. There are also plenty of newer duplexes and townhouses, where gas continuous flow units on an outside wall are common.
In older homes we often find tanks without a tempering valve, or old copper and galvanised pipework around the unit that's due for an upgrade. When we install a new system, it's fitted to current standards, including a tempering valve to limit bathroom hot water to a safe temperature, and you get the compliance paperwork for the work we do.
Thinking about a heat pump?
Heat pumps use far less electricity than a standard electric tank, and they suit a lot of Matraville homes that have room outside for the unit. We'll check the space, airflow and noise for your neighbours before recommending one. More about heat pump hot water →
Why Matraville locals call us
- Based in Matraville, at 30/10 Girawah Place
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
- Free quotes, and a fixed price before any work starts
- Lifetime labour warranty on our workmanship
- Licensed plumbers and gasfitters (Lic. 398171C)
Common questions
How quickly can you get to me in Matraville?
Our office and warehouse are in Matraville, so local jobs are close by. Call us and we'll give you the earliest time we can get there.
Do you charge to quote on a new hot water system?
No. We'll come out, look at your current system and quote on site for free.
Can you replace my old electric tank with gas or a heat pump?
Usually, yes. Switching depends on whether you have gas connected, where the unit can go and your power supply. We'll check and explain what's involved.
My relief valve is dripping. Is that a problem?
A small drip while the tank heats can be normal. A steady stream or a valve that never stops isn't. We'll test it and replace the valve if it's faulty.
Do you take the old unit away?
Yes. We remove and dispose of the old system as part of the replacement.
See all our hot water services, or hot water replacement and hot water servicing. We're your local Matraville plumber for blocked drains, taps and toilets and water filters too, and we also cover nearby Malabar, Maroubra, Pagewood and Eastgardens.