Hot Water Systems Loganholme
Solar, electric, gas and heat pump hot water in Loganholme: repairs, servicing and replacements, with the old unit taken away when it’s time for a new one.
Making solar hot water pull its weight
Energex says that in Queensland the sun typically provides 80% of the energy a solar hot water system needs, with a booster covering the rest. If your power or gas bill suggests otherwise, the booster is probably doing more work than it should.
The most common reason is timing. Your Home explains that if most of your hot water is used in the morning, the tank has cooled overnight and the booster reheats it before the sun gets a chance. A timer on the booster, app control, or putting it on off-peak power can fix that without touching the panels.
Position is the other. Collectors work best facing true north, though up to 45 degrees either side makes little difference, and they should be clear of shade, especially in winter when the sun is low. A tree that has grown up since the system went in can quietly cut its output.
Repair it, or replace it?
Solar systems come in close-coupled form, with the tank on the roof above the panels, or split systems with the tank on the ground. Some run water straight through the collectors, others use a separate fluid in a closed circuit. Energex recommends a closed-circuit system where water quality is poor, and Your Home notes that the fluid has to be checked and replaced regularly.
When a solar system fails, repair is often possible: a booster element, thermostat, valve or pump. When the tank or collectors are at the end of their life, it’s worth weighing up the alternatives. Your Home points out that a heat pump running on rooftop solar panels gives many of the same benefits and can sometimes be cheaper to install and run, and leaves your roof free for solar power.
Both solar and heat pump systems attract Small-scale Technology Certificates, which usually come off the installed price until the scheme ends in 2030. In Queensland, both must be installed by a plumber with the QBCC solar and heat pump endorsement.
We repair solar, electric and gas units and install heat pump, gas and electric systems, under QBCC licence 15504687 and gas licence L90908.
Frequently asked questions
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Call 0418 871 269Why is my solar hot water using so much power?
Usually the booster is heating the tank before the sun can, often overnight or early morning. A timer or off-peak connection for the booster can fix it. A failed component or a shaded panel are the other common causes.
How much of my hot water should solar provide?
In Queensland, Energex says the sun typically provides about 80% of the heating energy, with the booster covering the rest. Your Home says up to 90% depending on climate.
Can you repair my solar hot water system?
Yes. We diagnose and repair solar hot water, including boosters, thermostats and valves. If the tank itself is failing, we’ll talk you through replacement options.
Should I replace solar hot water with a heat pump?
If you have, or plan to get, solar panels, a heat pump running on them can do the same job and free up roof space. If your solar hot water is in good condition, a repair is usually the better value.
Do solar hot water systems need servicing?
Closed-circuit systems need their heat-transfer fluid checked and replaced regularly. Every system benefits from a check of the booster, valves and panels for shade or damage.
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Solar or other hot water trouble in Loganholme? Call 0418 871 269.
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