Hot Water Systems Alexandra Hills
Hot water replacement in Alexandra Hills, sized to the people actually living in the house. Gas, electric and heat pump units supplied, installed and the old one taken away.
Getting the size right the first time
The most common mistake with a replacement hot water system in Alexandra Hills is buying the same size as last time without asking whether it still fits the household. The family that moved in with a 125 litre unit may now have teenagers who shower twice a day, or it may be down to two people heating far more water than they use.
The Australian Government’s Your Home guide puts typical use at about 50 litres of hot water per person per day. It’s only a starting point, as long showers, a bath most nights or a hot-fill washing machine all push it up. A bigger tank covers more people and visitors, but costs more to keep hot. A smaller one is cheaper to run but can run out when the house is full.
Size also decides how you can pay for the power. Your Home notes that electric storage systems larger than 250 litres can be set to heat during cheaper off-peak periods, while smaller ones generally aren’t suited to it. Energex says the same: if you want the hot water on an economy tariff, the tank has to be sized for that.
Storage, continuous flow or heat pump?
Storage systems keep a tank of water hot, ready to use. Electric storage is the simplest and cheapest to buy but the most expensive to run. Gas storage tanks tend to be smaller than electric ones for the same household because gas reheats faster.
Continuous flow (instantaneous) systems heat water only as it’s used, so they can’t run out. Your Home notes a standard gas unit can supply only one or two outlets at once, while high-performance units can run three or more. Electric instantaneous units usually need three-phase power, which many homes don’t have.
Heat pumps store water like an electric tank but use much less energy, which suits our warm, humid climate. Many fit into the same space as the old electric unit.
We supply and install gas, electric and heat pump systems, quote clearly before we start, and remove the old unit as part of the job. Installing a new water heater is notifiable work, so we lodge the Form 4 with the QBCC. Licences: QBCC 15504687, gas L90908.
Frequently asked questions
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Call 0418 871 269What size hot water system do I need for a family of four?
At around 50 litres per person per day, a family of four uses roughly 200 litres, more if showers are long. For electric storage on an off-peak tariff, Your Home says to look at tanks over 250 litres. We’ll size it to how your household actually uses hot water.
Should I just replace my old unit with the same one?
Only if it still suits you. If you’ve run out of hot water in the past, or your household has shrunk, a different size or type may serve you better and cost less to run.
Is continuous flow better than a storage tank?
It never runs out, and there’s no tank losing heat. But a standard gas unit only handles one or two outlets at a time, and electric continuous flow usually needs three-phase power. For a busy household, a correctly sized storage tank or heat pump can be the better fit.
Can you replace my hot water system in Alexandra Hills the same day?
We aim to get hot water back on quickly and carry out emergency hot water repairs 24/7. Whether a replacement can go in the same day depends on the unit you choose being available.
Do you take the old unit away?
Yes. Removing and disposing of the old water heater is part of every replacement we do.
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Hot water system to replace in Alexandra Hills? Call 0418 871 269.
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