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Hot Water Service Replacements

February 2, 2023

Do you live in Richmond and think that your Hot Water System is not far off giving up? Are you in Fitzroy and your Hot water System is on the fritz? Do you have a Storage Hot water system that runs out before you get a good shower in on those cold Melbourne mornings?

You may need a Hot Water System replacement. There are 2 main types to consider when making the decision.

  1. Gas Hot Water Service.
  2. Electric Hot water Service.

With the right gas hot water set-up it is cheaper than an electric HWS. With instantaneous gas there’s no lag time waiting for water to heat. That being said whether you go gas or electric can be decided based on what services are already run, space available and the specific needs of the house/ building it is servicing

These 2 categories can be further divided into either Storage HWS or Continuous Flow HWS.

Gas Hot Water Services advantages

Gas hot water system are generally faster in heating water, they are generally cheaper and are easier to changeover as a plumber with a disconnect/reconnect ticket can wire up the new unit as opposed to getting a licenced electrician to site

Electric Hot Water Services advantages

Electric water heaters are safer than gas because they avoid the hazards and problems associated with using a combustion process to heat water. As a rule of thumb they usually require less space to install as well. They generally last longer as the heating process is not as hard on the parts of the hws.

Maintaining your Electric Hot Water service

No matter which type of hot water service you choose to get installed there are some important things that can assist in getting a longer life out of your hws.

You should have your water heater serviced at least once a year. The most important part of hws maintenance is flushing the unit. If you don’t flush it, sediment, ruat and corrosion will build up inside your hws tank which can block valves, contaminate your hot water supply and lead to a much shorter life for your unit.

What size to get for my Hot Water Service Replacement in Richmond?

Whilst there are general guides to sizing a hws for your household a licenced plumber will be able to recommend a unit that will adequately service your homes needs. This can be based on number of occupants, size of service lines already installed and number of fixtures.

When was your Gas Hot Water System Installed?

Most units installed these days have a clearly visible manufacture date on the side of the unit or on the back of the cover plate of the hot water service. As a rough guide tankless or instantaneous systems generally have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years whilst storage tank hot water services have a slightly shorter lifespan generally lasting 10-15 years.

Servicing your Hot Water System in Fitzroy

Common things that can be serviced or maintained on your Hot Water Service are tempering valves, Isolation or duo valves, Igniters, Pressure Switches, Pressure Temperature Relief Valves and many more. Regular maintenance of all parts of your Hot Water Service in Melbourne will help lengthen the life of your Hot Water Service and maximise the performance of your system.

Whether you have a gas hot water system or an electric hot water system if you need any advice or servicing you should always consult a licenced plumber that will be able to offer advice and different options to keep your water hot and your home happy.

Testimonials

Hear what our customers have to say about their experiences with Pinnacle Plumbing Group. 

  • Lindsay Ford

    5 stars
    Prompt attention to problem.Very happy with result.
  • Dan Walker

    5 stars
    Nick and the team really know there stuff! Very professional Company that I have had the pleasure of working with. Highly recommend!
  • Todd Bruton

    5 stars
    Quick, professional and highly skilled tradesman. Cannot speak highly enough of Nick and the team
  • Michael Higgins

    5 stars
    I've worked closely with the owner Nick this year and have found him and the company to be very professional. Highly recommended!
  • Jenni Meaney

    5 stars
    Pinnacle resolved a roof plumbing issued efficiently and effectively. They were good to deal with on the phone and provided a clear quote. Plumber ...
  • Mark Bugden

    5 stars
    Tom did a fantastic job and he is absolutely fabulous work and extremely polite and helpful time efficient, does a good though clean work 😀 👍
  • Siddharth Plumber contractor

    5 stars
    I am from India. I am a paid plumber. I have a certified plumbing trade. I have cleared only 12th education. I have 8 years experience certificate ...
  • Breanna G

    5 stars
    Thanks Mark and Blake! Exceptional service and very technically sound. Sorted a conplex problem very easily, Highly recommended.
  • Barbara Weinberg

    5 stars
    Can’t rate this company any higher or I would!! Toilet flushing issue on a Saturday morning was fixed within a 2 hour maintenance request! The gent...
  • Chris Andrews

    5 stars
    Nick came the same day to clean some blocked drains I had. Same day call out as well as left the job super clean
  • Simon Zelinka

    5 stars
    Had Pinnacle plumbing group attend for a sewer blockage. On time efficient, and cleaned there mess up. Repaired drains would highly recommend this...
  • Emerald Evelyn

    5 stars
    Nick and the team are beyond helpful. Quick to respond, quote and repair. Highly recommend.
  • Tawanda Whata

    5 stars
    Thanks Ben for organising a quick response. Had a blocked drain but thanks to Pinnacle Plumbing, we didn’t get to feel the pain for much longer. Th...
  • David Boyle

    5 stars
    The guys came and fixed my blocked drains. Did a great job. Would recommend.
  • Jo Schafer

    5 stars
    Pinnacle Plumbing were great to deal with when I had a blocked pipe at home. They were efficient and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend t...
  • James Sheehan

    5 stars
    Pinnacle Plumbing Group came straight away and fixed my plumbing issue which could have been distarrous if left any longer they were efficient frie...
  • Kate G

    5 stars
    Pinnacle Plumbing fixed my urgent blocked drain pipe, Brent was here in an hour and fixed it. Super professional with excellent communication, serv...
  • Jimmy S

    5 stars
    Had a backed up toilet that would not go down, Tom came out from Pinnacle within the hour, unblocked the pipe and while he was there swapped out a ...
  • Wade Milverton

    5 stars
    Big thanks to nick and his team from pinnacle plumbing group for an outstanding job on our sewer. We have had problems for many years and struggled...
  • Alex Hogg

    5 stars
    Would definitely recommend these guys. Had two blocked drains and am sick of tradies giving me the run around. Great communication and show up when...
  • Dennis Zilberman

    5 stars
    Great job done, by great bunch of guys… highly recommend
  • Ben I

    5 stars
    I recently needed to find a plumber to fix an issue with my blocked drains. Pinnacle responded almost immediately to my request and turned up on si...
  • Simon Younis

    5 stars
    Great service had a badly blocked drain. When I called they asked what the problem was and said they would send someone out they then gave me an ET...
  • Robin Wupper

    5 stars
    Well done Pinnacle Plumbing on a timely and professional service resolving my blocked drain. Highly recommend
  • jure velic

    5 stars
    Nick and his team from Pinnacle unblocked my drains at my house,they were efficient fast and very reliable and reasonably priced. I'd recommend the...
  • BMX Life

    5 stars
    After being quoted way too much by a competitor (and had I followed through, they weren't solving it) I contacted Pinnacle Plumbing Group for a lea...
  • Cath Beynon

    5 stars
    I highly recommend these guys. They were so respectful to have around. As a single middle aged woman, unfortunately I’ve had some very dodgy trades...
  • Ash Rahman

    5 stars
    Nick and the rest of the team has been very prompt to action on all the maintenance request being sent. Really love their service, their report is...
  • Adam Johnstone

    5 stars
    Brent really got us out of a spot-of-bother with a blocked toilet. He cleared the blockage and sent a camera down so we could get a proper diagnosi...
  • Virginia Dods

    5 stars
    This plumbing service was great at communication, understanding immediately what the issue seemed to be. They asked if it was an emergency - no, we...
  • Colin Smith

    5 stars
    All staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Great service and I will definitely use them again in the future.
  • Jessica Mom

    5 stars
    Nick and his team are the best! Super quick, professional and the staff are awesome and friendly 11/10!
  • Anthony Wall

    5 stars
    We have used Pinnacle Plumbing Group for more than 10 years for many jobs, large and small - clearing drains, leaking roof repairs, new hot water s...
  • Yanisa Yodsaeng

    5 stars
    Andrew is very professional, on time, and reliable. I had a leak but didn't know the cause. He managed to find out that it was from the balcony and...
  • Nick

    5 stars
    Great experience with this business. Needed a tempering valve replaced at my apartment. Nick R was really responsive on emails, and costing was pr...
  • Parham Faraid

    5 stars
    Excellent work. Nice and effective.
  • Andrew Noble

    5 stars
    No nonsense friendly service from Andrew and Nick. Unblocked our dunny quickly and gave some great advice. Would definitely recommend.
  • Marg Campbell

    5 stars
    Fantastic service from Pinnacle Plumbing when we had to have the gas pipe running from the meter under our house replaced. I called Harry on the T...
  • Chin Ho

    5 stars
    Good service! Very responsive! Highly recommend for reliable and professional plumbing work!
  • Sarah Bardwell

    5 stars
    Nick and the team are great. They're very professional, responsible, and do a great job. We've used Pinnacle a number of times for both business an...
  • Geoff Reany

    5 stars
    I highly recommend Pinnacle. Nick and Ash were prompt and responsive with quoting and scheduling installation of our new hot water unit. And plumbe...
  • Justine Sharman

    5 stars
    A great team, very reliable, great communication and good quality work
  • Mike B

    5 stars
    Conclusion: We strongly recommend Pinnacle Plumbing and will most certainly request them to do work for us in the future. The job: Around 10 perso...
  • Brendan Hughes

    5 stars
    We used Pinnacle Plumbing to undertake plumbing works as part of a home renovation. Not only were they reliable, professional and had great communi...
  • Cat Woods

    5 stars
    Such a great experience with Pinnacle Plumbing. I rang Nick on a Wednesday and by Friday noon, my toilet seat had been replaced efficiently and by ...
  • Chris Friday

    5 stars
    This company is very reliable and offers prompt service.
  • Charlotte Fletcher

    5 stars
    Andrew and Lee came out to fix our bath which was leaking into the ceiling below. They were super easy to deal with, explained everything well, and...
  • Alona Reid

    5 stars
    Fabulous team to deal with from the start to finish on my carport roof plumbing! Nick and the crew, 5 stars!