Hot Water Systems Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
Hot Water System Repairs And Servicing
Nobody likes a cold shower in the morning. And lots of things can cause a hot water service to fail, including its location on your property, weather, sand alt erosion in beach and lakefront properties.
Excessive water pressure, an outdated hot water system, malfunctioning valves and heating elements can also impact the life of your product. If you suspect your hot water is playing up, call Hunter Eco Plumbing today.
Electric Hot Water Systems
Electric Hot Water Systems work similarly to natural gas storage systems. Cold water is piped into the tank where it is then heated, then it rises to the top and is siphoned off when the hot tap is turned on. The difference is where the heating occurs. In an electric model, one or two elements are located inside the water, warming it from the inside. Because the heating occurs in the tank there is no need for a flue.
Gas Hot Water Systems
Gas hot water systems burn either natural gas (also called mains gas or reticulated gas) delivered via a piped network, or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) which is usually bottled. They can be a good solution depending on your circumstances – for example, if you live in an area with limited sunlight for a solar hot water system or if a heat pump hot water system is not suitable.
Solar Hot Water System Products
Solar water heaters work by absorbing energy from the sun’s rays in the roof mounted solar collectors and transferring this to heat water stored in the tank, Ground mounted direct systems rely on an inbuilt circulator to push the water through the system, whereas roof mounted systems rely on a natural thermosiphon effect.
Water passes through the solar collector and into the tank. The tank gradually gets hotter until water reaches its maximum stored temperature. Indirect solar hot water systems use a special heating fluid rather than water to absorb heat from the collectors. The heat is transferred to the water in the tank via a heat exchanger.
As an eco-conscious plumbing company, we recommend solar hot water systems as one of the smartest choices you can make. They lower your bills, reduce your footprint, and keep your home running sustainably.
Hot Water Systems Installations and Repairs
If your hot water is running cold, your tank is leaking, or you’ve noticed unusual noises, smells, or discoloured water, it may be time for a hot water system installation or repair. Systems generally last 8–12 years, but small faults can develop much sooner.
At Hunter Eco Plumbing, we can assess your system and let you know if a repair will get it running again or if a full hot water replacement is the smarter long-term choice. And if you’re suddenly left without hot water, our plumbers offer 24/7 emergency services to get you back up and running as quickly as possible.
We work with all major types, including gas storage and instantaneous, electric storage and instantaneous, solar hot water systems, heat pumps, and tankless (instantaneous) hot water systems.
Most hot water system replacements can be completed in a single day, often within 3–5 hours. Switching from one type to another (for example, electric to solar) may take longer, especially if extra plumbing or electrical work is needed.
Hunter Eco Plumbing installs, services, and maintains a wide range of leading brands such as Rheem, Everhot, DUX, Rinnai, Bosch, Thermann, AquaMax, Water Analytics, Valcan, Solahart, Stiebel Eltron, Chromagen, Edwards Solar, and Evoheat.
Absolutely. We take into account the size of your household or site, the number of people showering at the same time, and your energy setup (gas, solar, electric).
We install and maintain many systems, but Rheem is one of the most popular brands in Australia due to its reliability and availability. We’re also experienced with other leading manufacturers to suit your preferences and budget.
Why Choose Hunter Eco Plumbing
When it comes to hot water, you want a plumber in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie who knows the systems inside and out. Based locally in Lake Macquarie, our team is fully licensed and committed to eco-conscious plumbing solutions that save water and energy.
We have hands-on experience with all the major hot water brands including Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, and Dux. Best of all, every job we complete is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee, giving you complete peace of mind.