Gas Hot Water Repairs & Replacement in Putney NSW

Last winter a couple decided to swap their ageing storage cylinder for a continuous flow unit, so we upgraded the gas line, fitted a new flue and had the unit running over a single visit. Full replacements are only part of our hot water repairs and installation work, which also covers emergency breakdowns, pilot and ignition faults, thermocouples and gas valves, leaking cylinders and TPR or tempering valve replacement. Annual servicing with anode, burner and TPR checks is available on natural gas and LPG units alike.

Water pooling under the unit late in the evening is not something to leave until next week, because a small leak can quickly become a burst tank. Turn off the cold inlet valve to the cylinder, call us and we will treat it as an emergency with a licensed gasfitter attending at the first available slot. Many leaks turn out to be a TPR valve or fitting that can be replaced on the spot.

Our licensed gasfitters look after the local area and the surrounding suburbs for routine hot water servicing and repairs. For installations and larger jobs the territory stretches across the wider region, taking in outlying towns and farms. Ring with your address and you have an answer straight away.

Several things move the price of a hot water replacement up or down. Swapping an old storage cylinder for a similar one is usually the most straightforward job, while switching to continuous flow may call for a larger gas line, new flue arrangements and relocated pipework. LPG properties, tricky access and the condition of the existing fittings also play a part. Ask for a free written quote and you will see exactly where the money goes.

A hot water system that loses its pilot is still a safe system, because the safety cuts gas the instant the flame is gone. Nothing is leaking and nothing is building up. The fix is almost always a small service part, so there is no reason to put up with cold mornings while you wonder about it.

When a new build or renovation is handed over, the certifier and the owner need confirmation that the gas appliances were installed by someone licensed. Our gasfitters hold current licences and issue a compliance certificate for the hot water installation at handover. Public liability insurance covers the business throughout the project.

Choosing a repair today does not lock you out of replacing the unit later. A new thermocouple or gas valve buys time, and if the system fails again down the track you can replace it then with a clear conscience. We would rather you spend only what the situation calls for.

If the current cylinder has failed completely, same-day replacement is often achievable when a suitable unit is in stock. Arriving with the new system, swapping it over in a few hours and testing before leaving means the cold showers end that evening in most cases.

For a landlord booking a service on a rental property the visit doubles as a dated safety record. We test for gas leaks and carbon monoxide, check the flue has a proper draught, operate the TPR valve, and confirm the tempering valve is delivering a maximum of 50 degrees Celsius to the bathrooms. The burner is cleaned and its flame checked, gas pressure is tested at the regulator, the ignition is tested, and the written report gives you and your property manager a clear record of the unit’s condition for your files.

A warranty is only as good as the people who honour it, and we are local, licensed and easy to reach. Our workmanship guarantee covers the installation or repair we performed, while the manufacturer’s warranty covers the unit, with longer protection on the cylinder or heat exchanger and shorter protection on parts. Hold onto your invoice and we will take it from there if anything goes wrong.

Gas supply pressure in a home is set by the gas regulator at the meter or on the LPG bottle, and if that regulator fails or ices up the burner may not get enough gas to light or stay lit. The same symptom appears when a bottle is nearly empty or an isolation valve has been partly closed. Checking that other gas appliances are working is the quickest way to tell a supply issue from a fault inside the unit.

Consider the space you have. A storage cylinder needs a footprint for the tank, often where the old one stood, while a continuous flow unit is compact and wall mounted, usually outside, which frees up room. If space is tight or you would like the old cylinder gone, that alone can tip the decision toward continuous flow, provided the gas line can supply it.