Hot water repairs and replacement in Malabar
No hot water, a rusty outdoor tank or a relief valve that won't stop dripping? We repair and replace electric, gas, continuous flow and heat pump hot water systems in Malabar homes, from the cottages near Long Bay to the renovated houses up the hill. Our base is right next door in Matraville, and you get clear options and a fixed price before any work starts.
Hot water problems we fix in Malabar
Corroded outdoor units
Sea air off Long Bay is hard on outdoor tanks, valves and fittings. Rust at the base or on the relief valve is often the first sign a tank is near the end.
No hot water
Failed elements and thermostats on electric tanks, pilot and ignition faults on gas, and error codes on continuous flow units, found and fixed.
Leaking tanks and valves
A leaking tank body means replacement. A dripping relief valve or tempering valve is usually a straightforward repair.
Not enough hot water
Extensions and growing families can outgrow the original system. We size a replacement to suit how you use water now.
Hot water in Malabar homes
Many Malabar homes are older cottages that have been extended or renovated, with the hot water system tucked down a side passage or against a back wall exposed to the weather. Being so close to the ocean, outdoor units and their fittings corrode faster than they would a few kilometres inland, so we pay attention to where a new unit goes and which models stand up to salt air. In renovated homes, we often find the hot water system was left in place while the bathrooms around it were updated, so the system and its pipework are older than the rest of the house.
Choosing a new system
When a tank can't be saved, we take you through the options that suit your home: electric storage, gas storage, gas continuous flow or a heat pump. Heat pumps are worth a look for many Malabar houses with outdoor space. You get the choices and a fixed price up front, and on most replacements the old unit comes out and the new one is running the same day. Read our heat pump guide before you decide.
Why Malabar locals call us
- Based in Matraville, a short drive from Malabar
- 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 long do hot water systems last near the beach in Malabar?
Salt air shortens the life of outdoor units and fittings. A storage tank that might last 10 to 12 years inland can fail sooner if it's exposed to sea spray.
Do you charge to quote on a new hot water system in Malabar?
No. We come out, look at your current system and quote on site for free.
Can a rusty hot water tank be repaired?
Rust on fittings and valves can often be fixed by replacing them. Rust that has caused the tank itself to leak means it needs replacing.
Can you move the hot water system to a better spot?
Usually, yes. Moving it out of the weather or closer to the bathrooms is often done as part of a replacement.
More plumbing in Malabar: our Malabar plumber page and blocked drains in Malabar. Read our free hot water guide, or see nearby Matraville, Maroubra, Little Bay. More plumbing guides.