Repairs
Elements, thermostats, relief valves and the sacrificial anode. We carry the common parts so most faults are fixed in one visit.
ELECTRIC STORAGE · INSTANTANEOUS · REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT
Electric Hot Water Caboolture
Electric storage tanks are the most common hot water system in Caboolture homes, and the most common one we replace. Caboolture Plumbing and Hot Water repairs elements, thermostats and valves, swaps failed tanks like for like, and installs instantaneous electric units where a tank does not fit.
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On the tools
What we do with electric systems
Replacements
A failed tank swapped for a new one of the right size, with new valves and a tempering valve where required.
New installations
Correctly sized units for new builds, extensions and granny flats, with the electrical connection made by a licensed electrician.
Servicing
Anode check, relief valve test, sediment flush and a look at the electrical components.
Storage or instantaneous?
Electric storage tank Most common
- Heats and stores water in an insulated tank
- Cheapest to buy and the quickest like-for-like swap
- Suits steady daily use and off-peak tariffs
- Sizes from about 50 litres up to 400 litres
Instantaneous electric Compact
- Heats water as it passes, no tank
- Suits small homes, granny flats and single outlets
- Needs a larger electrical supply for a whole house
- Not the answer for a family running several showers at once
When a repair is the right call
A tank that is under about ten years old with a single failed part is worth repairing. No hot water at all is usually a failed element or thermostat, or a tripped safety switch. Water that is too hot is a thermostat. A dripping relief valve is a valve. All of these are same-visit repairs with the parts on the van.
Water weeping from the tank body is different. The cylinder has corroded through and cannot be repaired, so that tank is replaced. A tank on its second or third fault after ten years is usually replaced too, because the next fault is not far away.
Rusty water or a rotten-egg smell point to the sacrificial anode. Replacing it is cheap and extends the life of the tank, but only if the tank has not already started to corrode.
Why electric is still a sensible choice
It costs the least to buy, works in almost every home without new infrastructure, and the parts are simple. The running cost is the trade-off. On a standard tariff it is the most expensive system to run, which is why a heat pump is worth considering when the tank fails, especially in a home with solar panels. We explain the difference in running cost for your household before you choose.
What an electric replacement includes
What an electric replacement includes
Most like-for-like swaps are done in a few hours. If the new unit is a different size or type, we say so and price it before starting.
- Old tank isolated, drained, removed and disposed of
- New tank sized for the household, with new valves and a tempering valve where required
- Electrical reconnection by a licensed electrician where a new circuit or connection is needed
- Filled, tested at every hot outlet and explained
How it works
1
Call or book online
Tell us the system type, roughly how old it is and what it is doing. Send a photo of the rating plate if you can.
2
Check the unit
The plumber tests the element, thermostat, valves or burner and looks at the tank and the connections before saying repair or replace.
3
Options and prices
Repair is priced first. If the unit is not worth repairing, you get the replacement options with their prices before deciding.
4
Fix, test, hand over
The repair or the new unit is installed, tested with water running and explained. The old unit leaves with us on a replacement.
Questions answered
Why is my electric hot water tripping the power?
Water has usually reached the element terminals or the thermostat through a failed element seal or a leak inside the cover. Turn the circuit off and call; running it will keep tripping and can damage the switchboard.
How long does an electric hot water tank last?
About 8 to 12 years is typical. Tank water, a neglected anode and a hot, humid location outdoors shorten that.
Can you replace it on the same day?
Often, when a common size is on the van or available locally. We tell you at the time of booking rather than promising it here.
Do I need an electrician as well?
A like-for-like swap on the existing circuit is plumbing work. A new circuit, a bigger unit or an instantaneous system needs a licensed electrician, and we arrange that as part of the job.
Electric hot water problem in Caboolture?
Call 1300 568 203 or book online. A photo of the tank's rating plate helps us bring the right parts.