Hot Water System Installation and Replacement Perth

It depends on the system. As a guide, installation runs $400 to $800 for an electric system and $600 to $1,200 for gas or solar, on top of the unit itself. Electric units start from $300, solar from around $2,000 and heat pumps from $2,500. We give you one upfront price covering supply, installation and removal of your old unit before we start.

Heat pump systems are the most energy-efficient for most Perth homes, using up to 70% less electricity than a standard electric system. Solar with a gas booster is a close second and has the lowest annual running costs overall. We can weigh up the upfront cost against the long-term savings for your household.

Often yes. Solar systems may qualify for federal Small-scale Technology Certificates, which take hundreds of dollars off the upfront price, and heat pumps may be eligible for WA government rebates. The exact amount depends on the system and your circumstances, so we work out what you can claim and build it into your quote.

Both are excellent and we install both. Rinnai is particularly strong on continuous flow gas systems, while Rheem has a wide, reliable range across gas, electric and heat pump. The better choice usually comes down to your energy connection, household size and budget rather than the badge, and we will give you a straight recommendation.

As a rule of thumb each person uses around 50 litres of hot water a day, and a storage system should hold about 1.5 days of capacity. For a typical four-person home a 300-litre storage tank is usually the right size. A continuous flow system sizes differently, by flow rate rather than tank volume, and we can advise on that too.

Yes. We remove and dispose of your old unit as part of every installation, so you do not need to organise anything separately. It is included in the upfront price.

In most cases within 1 to 2 business days. If you have no hot water and need it sorted urgently, call us on 0439 922 548 and we will do our best to get to you sooner.

An instantaneous, or continuous flow, system heats water only when you turn on the tap, so there is no standing tank to keep warm and less energy waste. A storage system keeps a tank of hot water ready to use. Both come in gas and electric, and the right choice depends on how your household uses hot water.

Yes. In Western Australia hot water installation must be done by a licensed plumber, and gas systems also require a licensed gas fitter. Drip Hunters holds plumbing licence PL8883 and gas fitting licence GF011765, and all work meets Australian Standards.

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.