What is a hot water specialist?
And, why should you use one?
Every team member at Cheapa Hot Water is a licensed hot water specialist. What does that mean? And, what’s the difference between a hot water specialist and a plumber or electrician?
A hot water specialist is a licensed professional with specific expertise and focus on the installation, maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of hot water systems. Our role is to ensure your hot water system is efficient, safe, reliable, and properly maintained.
Safety and compliance is an integral part of our role. For example, when installing gas water heaters, proper venting and safe installation. Water temperature settings must be adjusted to prevent scalding and to comply with safety standards.We offer advice on selecting the right system based on the needs of the customer and environmental factors, such as the climate or cost-effective energy sources.
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Hot water system installation
We have the expertise and are licensed to install all types of hot water systems including:
- electric water heaters (storage and instantaneous)
- gas water heaters (storage and instantaneous)
- solar hot water systems
- heat pump systems
- commercial water heaters
An important part of the installation process is to ensure the correct sized water heater is installed that will cater to the specific needs of the home or business. When assisting a customer with the choices available, we not only consider their hot water demands now but their projected usage in the future. Efficiency is also an important consideration. For example, as small children grow into teenagers, they invariably use more hot water. Additionally, it’s important to not only consider the ‘humans’ in the home but the hot water usage requirements of other appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers which can use as much hot water as one person.
- An inferior hot water heater may be unreliable and break down all the time (with no warranty backup).
- A smaller hot water system may mean you regularly run out of hot water.
- A hot water system that’s too large may generate more hot water than you need, leading to excessive energy bills.
And finally, regulatory compliance is paramount when installing a new hot water system. As licensed hot water specialists, you can be assured that we comply with plumbing, gas, electrical and energy efficiency regulations.
Hot water system repairs
No hot water? Running out of hot water? Inconsistent hot water supply?
With 30+ years experience in water heater repairs, rest assured, we have seen every concievable hot water system problem.
Our trucks are on the road right now, stocked with thousands of spare parts, ready to fix any hot water system – gas, electric, solar or heat pump.
Common water heater problems
- No hot water or running out of hot water
- Leaking water heater
- Water heater making odd noises
- Low pressure
- Discoloured or smelly hot water
- Lukewarm hot water or taking too long to heat up
Due to the age of some hot water systems, manufacturers stop producing replacement parts making them beyond economical repair. If this is the case, we can advise customers of the most cost effective solutions so you’re back enjoying trouble free hot water quickly.
Water heater maintenance and servicing
Did you know that your hot water heater should be serviced every 5 years? Our hot water specialists can perform scheduled maintenance including checking for leaks, sediment buildup, pressure relief valve functionality, and ensuring that the system is operating at optimal efficiency. We can replace parts that may be showing signs of imminent failure, preventing unexpected and catastrophic breakdown, whilst increasing the life expectency of the appliance. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind and trouble free hot water usage.
To ensure you don’t void your warranty, any repair or service of your hot water heater should be undertaken by an experienced and licensed hot water plumbing technician.
A hot water maintenance and service check typically takes between 30 – 45 minutes.
Hot water energy efficiency
Our hot water specialists can suggest energy-efficient upgrades that can reduce your bills and environmental impact. These might include installing energy-saving devices, optimising water heater settings, even taking advantage of Government rebates that may be available and replacing an old hot water system with a more efficient models to reduce energy consumption and costs.
We can retrofit existing systems to improve their energy performance, like switcing to solar, instantaneous hot water or installing an energy efficient heat pump.
Our expertise even extends to the integrating your hot water system with rooftop solar panels, and smart home technologies like remote controls and monotoring.
Call now and speak directly to a hot water specialist
Hot water is our business – it’s not a sideline. Each year we repair and install hundreds of hot water systems in homes and businesses across Sydney. With 30+ years of experience, we have the expertise and equipment to rectify any problem you may be encountering so you’re back enjoying trouble free hot water quickly.
We service all Sydney suburbs and our trucks are on the road right now, stocked with thousands of spare parts and replacement hot water systems.
We are authorised service technicians for all makes and models including Rheem, Dux, Rinnai, Aquamax, Bosch, Conergy, Hocking, Apricus, Vulcan, Edwards Solar, Solahart, Everhot and more.
Get in touch. We’re here to help.
Cheapa Hot Water Sydney
Save time and money by employing a local hot water specialist.
- We offer free delivery of your new hot water system and complimentary disposal and recycling of your old water heater.
- As one of Sydney’s largest hot water system suppliers, our enormous buying powers and ability to buy direct from the manufacturer means we can pass attractive savings on to our customers.
- Our fully qualified, licensed hot water heater installers have 30+ years of experience each. We are fully insured and pride ourselves on our old-fashioned customer service.
- We are accredited service agents for all the hot water heater brands including Rheem, Dux, Rinnai, Aquamax, Bosch, Conergy, Hocking, Apricus, Vulcan, Edwards Solar, Solahart, Everhot and more.
- We are qualified to undertake all the plumbing and electrical work required to install a new hot water system. There is no need to waste time and money employing multiple trades.
- We have all the equipment needed to install your hot water system today. We don’t have to hire or wait for other trades to arrive with the required equipment.
Did you know that often the repair and installation of a hot water system requires the expertise and qualifications of both a licensed plumber and a licensed electrician?
We are qualified to undertake any plumbing and electrical work required to ensure your hot water heater is repaired quickly and within budget. Plumbers who do not specialise in the installation of hot water heaters may need to outsource the electrical work required to another tradesperson, thereby holding up your hot water system repair or installation, adding extra expense due to additional call-out fees charged by employing two tradespeople.
Your hot water heater is an expensive appliance. Don’t risk voiding your warranty.
Additionally, most manufacturers won’t cover the terms of your hot water system warranty if it isn’t installed by a licensed hot water technician or a qualified plumber. Hot water tanks are an expensive appliance so why would you risk voiding your warranty by installing it yourself or employing the services of someone who isn’t licensed?
