Hot Water Repairs Perth

It depends on the part. As a guide, a heating element runs $180 to $420, a thermostat $200 to $450, a tempering valve $220 to $400, a pressure relief valve $180 to $320 and a thermocouple $165 to $350. We quote a fixed price before we start and there are no call-out fees, so you only pay for the diagnosis and the repair.

Replacing a pressure relief valve, sometimes called a TPR or PTR valve, typically costs between $180 and $320 depending on the system and how accessible the valve is. A relief valve that drips constantly has usually worn out and should be replaced, since it is a safety component on the tank.

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.