Hot Water Repairs Perth
Joel Hunter
Testimonials
No hot water? Drip Hunters repairs all major brands across Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah, gas, electric, solar and heat pump. No call-out fees, honest repair-first advice, and we carry parts for the common makes so most repairs are done in a single visit, usually within 1 to 2 business days.
Get a quote or call 0439 922 548
Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Repairs
Don’t ignore the early warning signs. Catching them sooner often saves you from a full replacement and water damage.
Call us straight away if
- No hot water at all from any taps
- Water leaking from the tank or pipes
- A gas smell near your hot water system
- Hissing, banging or popping noises
- Water temperature swinging hot to cold
- Rusty or discoloured hot water
Worth booking a check for
- Hot water running out faster than usual
- Water taking longer to heat up
- Lukewarm water instead of hot
- Pilot light keeps going out on gas systems
- Water pooling around the base of the unit
- Relief valve constantly dripping
Common Hot Water Problems We Repair
Leaking tank
A leaking tank needs attention fast. We diagnose whether it is a valve, a fitting or the tank itself, and give you an honest repair or replace call on the spot.
No hot water
Often a pilot light out on gas systems or a tripped switch, element or thermostat on electric. We find the real cause rather than guessing.
Dripping relief valve
A little water from the valve now and then is normal, but constant flow usually means the valve has worn out and needs replacing.
Solar collector faults
Cracked panels and broken evacuated tubes are common in Perth’s climate. Tubes can often be swapped individually rather than replacing the whole unit.
Banging or rumbling tank
Usually sediment build-up. A tank flush often clears it and brings back proper heating and efficiency.
Not enough hot water
Could be a failing element, a thermostat set wrong, or a system that has simply aged out. We will tell you which.
Should You Repair or Replace?
Not every problem needs a new system. Here is how we weigh it up, honestly.
Repair usually makes sense when
- The system is under 10 years old
- It is a replaceable part, element, thermostat or valve
- The tank itself is still in good condition
- The repair costs less than half of a new system
Replacement is smarter when
- The system is 12 or more years old
- The tank is leaking or corroded
- Several components are failing at once
- You have had repeated breakdowns
Typical system lifespan
Why Choose Drip Hunters
Licensed and qualified
Licensed plumbers (PL8883) and gas fitters (GF011765). All work meets Australian Standards.
No call-out fees
You pay for diagnosis and repair, nothing hidden and no charge just to turn up.
All brands serviced
Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan, Aquamax, Thermann and every other major brand.
Honest advice
Repair-first. We only recommend replacement when it genuinely saves you money.
Parts on the van
We carry parts for the common makes, so most repairs are done in a single visit.
Local and family-run
Based in Port Kennedy, covering the full Rockingham to Mandurah corridor.
Hot Water Repairs, Areas We Service
We are a family-run plumbing and gas business based in Port Kennedy, repairing hot water systems right along the Rockingham to Mandurah corridor. Same upfront pricing wherever you are.
Rockingham & Southern Perth
Fast hot water repairs across Rockingham, Baldivis and Safety Bay, gas, electric and solar, with parts on the van for the common brands.
Mandurah & Peel Region
We repair hot water systems across Mandurah, Meadow Springs and Lakelands, with an honest repair or replace recommendation every time.
Kwinana & Bertram
From a dripping relief valve to a system that has stopped heating, we look after homeowners in Kwinana, Bertram and Golden Bay.
All areas get the same upfront pricing and no call-out fees, usually with you within 1 to 2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hot water repairs across Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah.
No. Drip Hunters does not charge call-out fees. You only pay for the diagnosis and any repair work that is carried out, with the price agreed before we start.
Turn off the water supply to the unit if you can reach the isolation valve, and switch off the power or gas to it. Then call us. A leaking tank can cause real water damage if it is left, so it is worth getting to quickly. We will work out whether it is a valve, a fitting or the tank itself.
If the system is under 10 years old, the tank is sound and it is a replaceable part like an element or valve, a repair almost always makes sense. If it is 12 or more years old, the tank is leaking or corroded, or several parts are failing, replacement is usually the smarter spend. We give you a straight recommendation rather than pushing a new system.
All the major brands, including Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan, Aquamax and Thermann. We carry spare parts for the common makes and models, so most repairs are finished in a single visit rather than waiting days for parts.
Yes. We repair solar and heat pump systems as well as gas and electric. Cracked solar panels and broken evacuated tubes are common in Perth’s climate, and tubes can often be replaced individually rather than swapping the whole collector. We will advise whether a repair or an upgrade is the better value.
Most repairs are done in the one visit, because we carry parts for the common brands on the van. We can usually get to you within 1 to 2 business days, and sooner where we can for an urgent no-hot-water situation.
Yes. In Western Australia hot water and gas work must be carried out by a licensed plumber and, for gas systems, a licensed gas fitter. Drip Hunters holds plumbing licence PL8883 and gas fitting licence GF011765. It also matters for safety parts like the tempering valve, which the plumbing code requires to keep water at your bathroom outlets to a safe temperature.
Yes. We are based in Port Kennedy and cover the full Rockingham to Mandurah corridor, including Baldivis, Secret Harbour, Safety Bay, Warnbro, Waikiki, Kwinana, Bertram, Lakelands, Meadow Springs and the surrounding suburbs.
Either no hot water or water that will not hold its temperature. The usual causes are a failed heating element, a faulty thermostat, sediment build-up in the tank or, on gas systems, a pilot light that keeps going out. All of these are normally repairable rather than a reason to replace the system.
No hot water? Let’s get it sorted.
All brands, no call-out fees, and an honest repair or replace recommendation. Local, licensed and usually with you within 1 to 2 business days.
Request a quote or call 0439 922 548
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Reviews
Drip Hunters is always responsive and professional. I always use Drip Hunters and I highly recommend them.
Very professional service. Joel doesn't mess about. Diagnosed and resolved our plumbing issues very quickly. Will use again.
...the last time Joel came for a job, he even brought home-made play dough and placemats as a gift for the children.
I needed someone to come and put in a "renters" air con, even though not technically in his wheelhouse, I needed a handyman and Joel was the MAN!
