Hot Water Repairs Mandurah

Joel Hunter

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   Ann O Callaghan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joel and his apprentice fitted our stove today and repaired our hot water system. Very efficient service and value for money
  
 
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   BRIGITTA LATROBE 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful service. Very prompt and efficient. This will always be my goto plumbing service.
  
 
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   Martine URSNIK 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very prompt and professional. They were easy to communicate with and had good advice to help us organise what we needed. We had the guys over to plumb our outdoor sink. They did a great job :)
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joel from Drip Hunters was punctual and fixed my issue quickly with no fuss or delay ,when u and the  family are only having cold showers it was much appreciated to have the replacement unit done ASAP . Thanks so much 🙏
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   Bree Krieger-Todd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very quick and efficient. From booking to fixing the leak. Great professional service.
  
 
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   Terry Ratahi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I very much appreciated the prompt response and professionalism of Joel, Dean, and Heather. Their service was highly recommended by another person now retired in the same profession as them.
Thank you for the service of our gas heater. You guys are fantastic. Cheers again...

Hot water packed it in? Drip Hunters repairs hot water systems across Mandurah, from Halls Head and Falcon to Dawesville, Greenfields and the canal estates. We work on gas and electric storage tanks, continuous flow units, solar and heat pump systems, including Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan, Aquamax and Thermann.

No call-out fee, a fixed price before we start, and a straight answer on whether your system is worth fixing. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Call 0439 922 548 Request a Quote

What Is Wrong With Your Hot Water?

Here is what usually sits behind the problems we get called out for in Mandurah. The shaded ones need attention the same day.

No hot water at all (electric)Failed element, thermostat or tripped safety switch

No hot water at all (gas)Pilot out, faulty thermocouple or gas control valve

Water leaking from the base of the tankLeaking fitting or valve, or a tank that has rusted through

Relief valve dripping all the timeWorn relief valve or excess water pressure

Shower too hot or never quite hot enoughFaulty tempering valve

Solar system lukewarm in winterBooster, booster timer or circulation pump fault

Error code on a continuous flow unitIgnition, flow sensor, filter or gas supply problem

Popping or rumbling as the tank heatsScale and sediment build-up in the tank

Smell gas or see water pouring out? Turn the gas off at the meter or close the cold water valve into the unit, then call us on 0439 922 548. For a gas leak, also call the ATCO gas emergency line on 13 13 52.

How a Repair Visit Works

You call us

Tell us what the system is doing and, if you can, the brand. It helps us bring the right parts.

We find the fault

We test the likely culprits instead of guessing, then explain what has failed and why.

You get a fixed price

One price for the whole job, agreed before we start. No call-out fee on top.

We fix and test it

Parts fitted, relief valve and temperature checked, mess cleaned up. Most jobs are done in one visit.

Hot Water Repair Pricing in Mandurah

We do not quote from a price list, because a tripped element on a five year old tank and a failed gas control on a fifteen year old one are very different jobs. What we promise is a fixed price once we have seen the problem, before any work starts. If the repair is going to cost close to what a new system would, we tell you that too.

No call-out fee in Mandurah. You only pay for the diagnosis and the repair itself.

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Holiday Homes and Rentals

A lot of Mandurah properties are weekenders, holiday lets or investment rentals, and hot water systems in homes that sit empty have their own set of problems. We see them regularly.

Systems that sit unused

A tank that has been switched off or left idle for weeks can be slow to come back, and valves that never move are more likely to stick or start leaking. If an electric tank has been off, give it time to reheat fully to 60°C before anyone showers, and run the hot taps for a few minutes to flush the water through.

Repairs when you are not there

If your property is let or you live elsewhere, we can arrange access through you, a neighbour or your property manager. We send photos of the fault and get your go-ahead on the fixed price before we start, so you are never approving work blind.

Canal, Coastal and Estuary Homes

Homes close to the ocean, the canals and the Peel-Harvey Estuary, across Halls Head, Falcon, Dawesville and Wannanup, live with salty, damp air. That speeds up corrosion on outdoor units, valve bodies, fittings and gas controls. It is common to find a tank that is still sound with fittings around it that are well past their best, and that is usually a repair, not a replacement.

Mandurah water also carries a fair amount of minerals, which settle as scale on elements and as sediment in the base of storage tanks. It makes the system work harder and is often behind noisy tanks and elements that fail early. Keeping an eye on the tank anode, the part that corrodes so the tank does not, is the best way to get full life out of a system in these conditions.

Fix It or Replace It?

Most systems under 10 years old with a sound tank are worth repairing. A tank that is leaking, rusted, 12 years or older, or on its third breakdown is usually money better spent on a new unit. When that is the case, our Hot Water Systems Mandurah page covers new gas, electric, solar and heat pump installs. Outside Mandurah, see our Hot Water Repairs Perth page.

Licensing and Safety in WA

Anyone working on your hot water system in WA needs the right licence. Plumbing work needs a licensed plumber, and gas work needs a licensed gas fitter, who must lodge a notice of completion with Building and Energy for most gas jobs. You can look up any tradesperson on the Building and Energy public licence register before they start.

Joel holds WA plumbing licence PL8883 and gas fitting licence GF011765, so a gas hot water repair is handled start to finish by one licensed tradesman.

Hot Water Repairs, Areas We Service

From the Mandurah foreshore to the northern suburbs, and right up the coast to Kwinana.

Mandurah and Peel Region

Everything from original gas tanks in the older streets around Mandurah city and Dudley Park to solar and heat pump systems on newer builds in Lakelands and Meadow Springs.

Meadow Springs Lakelands Mandurah Singleton Karnup Golden Bay

Rockingham and Southern Perth

Our home patch around Port Kennedy, taking in Rockingham, Safety Bay, Warnbro, Secret Harbour and Baldivis.

Rockingham Port Kennedy Secret Harbour Safety Bay Warnbro Waikiki Baldivis

Kwinana and Bertram

North to Kwinana and Bertram and inland to Serpentine, where plenty of hot water units are coming up on 15 years or more.

Kwinana Bertram Serpentine

Same no call-out fee, fixed quotes and fast turnaround wherever you are in the corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hot water repairs across Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah

+What does a hot water repair cost in Mandurah?

There is no set price, because it depends on the system and which part has failed. A faulty element, thermostat, valve or thermocouple is usually a small fraction of the cost of a new unit. We find the fault first, then give you a fixed price before any work goes ahead.

+How soon can you get to me in Mandurah?

We travel down from Port Kennedy, roughly half an hour away. For urgent faults we aim for same-day or next-day attendance where possible, and routine repairs are booked within 1 to 2 business days. We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

+What happens when you arrive?

We look at the system, test the parts most likely to have failed and explain what we found in plain English. You get a fixed quote on the spot. If you say yes, we do the repair, test the unit, check the relief valve and water temperature, and clean up before we go.

+How long will I be without hot water?

For most faults, only as long as the visit. We carry the parts that fail most often for the common brands. If your model needs something ordered in, we tell you the wait and make sure the system is safe while you wait.

+Can you repair the hot water at a holiday home or rental when I am not there?

Yes. We regularly work on properties where the owner is away. We can organise access with you, a neighbour or your property manager, send you photos of the fault, and get your approval on the quote before we start.

+Why is my solar hot water not getting hot in winter?

Shorter days mean the collector does less of the work, so the gas or electric booster has to make up the difference. If the water stays lukewarm, the booster, its thermostat or its timer is usually the problem. A failed circulation pump or broken tubes can also be the cause.

+Do I need a licensed plumber and gas fitter to repair my hot water system in WA?

Yes. Water-side repairs must be done by a licensed plumber, and gas hot water repairs must be done by a licensed gas fitter, who lodges a notice of completion with Building and Energy for most gas work. You can check any licence on the Building and Energy public register. Joel holds plumbing licence PL8883 and gas fitting licence GF011765.

+When is it better to replace than repair?

If the tank is leaking or rusted, the system is 12 years or older, or it keeps breaking down, replacement usually saves money over the next few years. A newer system with one failed part is almost always worth repairing. We will give you our honest view on the day.

+Do you charge a call-out fee to come to Mandurah?

No. There is no call-out fee for hot water repairs, including in Mandurah. You pay for the diagnosis and the repair.

+How do I choose a good hot water repair plumber?

Check they are licensed for the work, both plumbing and gas if you have a gas system. Get a fixed price before work begins, not an hourly estimate. And choose someone who will tell you when a repair is not worth doing, rather than selling you the most expensive option.

+Which parts of Mandurah and Rockingham do you cover?

We cover Mandurah city, Halls Head, Falcon, Dawesville, Erskine, Dudley Park, Greenfields, Coodanup, Silver Sands, San Remo, Madora Bay, Meadow Springs and Lakelands, and north through Singleton, Golden Bay, Secret Harbour, Port Kennedy and Rockingham.