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Recent Water Heater Repairs and Installation reviews in South East Melbourne

Well done. Very nice guy.

Rheem water heater leaking from bottom

$200

Great work, on time and done the job very very well.

Gas water heater replaced

$300

he is perfect in his work and did a great job....

Leakage in water heater panel on rooftop

$150

Great services

Fix gas water heater

$150

Very good service. On time and did a great job. Highly recommend.

Fix anti-frost valve for solar water heater

$600

quick and helpful

Help to on water heater

$30

What's the average cost of a water heater repairs and installation expert in South East Melbourne

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$235

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What do water heater repairs and installation services include?

Water heater services cover installation, repairs, and replacements to ensure that you're getting the most out of your equipment. Through our platform, you can find skilled and qualified technicians who can work on various water heater types and brands, and service its parts and accessories. Here's what you can expect:

Installing water heaters

A water heater is one of the most significant considerations when it comes to constructing or renovating bathrooms. Since it requires a lot of plumbing and electrical work, it's more efficient to leave the job to an expert. Water heater installers usually follow the installation process as written on the manufacturer's manual. They can help with:

  • basic soldering
  • connecting electrical wirings
  • fastening pipe assemblies and water lines
  • T&P (Temperature & Pressure) valves installation

For conventional water heaters, your installer can assist you in finding the ideal spot to place your tank. If needed, they can also inspect for leaks and set the controls of your newly installed water heater.

Repairing water heaters

At some point, your water heater will likely fade and deteriorate due to old age, overuse, or even mechanical failure. While it's inevitable, you can save more time and repair costs if you can have them checked as soon as you notice any signs of defect. Repair experts can lend a hand with minor or major hot water heater repair services so you can have your equipment running again. They can also help troubleshoot common water heater problems such as:

  • noisy tanks
  • leaks coming from the bottom
  • water taking too long to heat
  • no hot water dispensing from the faucet
  • immersion heater element replacements
  • Water heater replacements

Water heaters are made to last around 8 to 10 years, and longer if they're religiously maintained. But if they're no longer functioning like how they used to, then you may want to consider replacing them with newer models. Water heater specialists can take care of the entire replacement process. 

It typically involves draining the damaged or leaking tank, removing a T&P relief valve, cutting off water supply lines, and installing a water heater. You can hire them for same-day replacement and installation service, or any day to your best convenience.

Recent Water Heater Repairs and Installation tasks in South East Melbourne

Gas hot water heater thermocouple replacement

$100

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

23rd May 2026

Aquamax 390 hot water heater pilot lights but extinguishes as soon as pilot button let go. Suspect thermocouple faulty.

Water leak behind water heater wall

$100

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

20th May 2026

In side wall is wet behind the new electric water heater

I need my water heater ignited. It has lost pilot flame.

$50

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

19th May 2026

When we were changing cooktop the gas supply was switched off. The gas water heater lost the pilot flame, we are not able to switch it back on.

He was good at communication and also at the job

Rheema solar boosted water heater not working

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

Rheema solar boosted water heater gradually stopped heating. You can sometimes get lukewarm water or just cold water.

Solar water heater pipe change

$150

Clyde North VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Looking for a licensed plumber or solar hot water specialist to repair a water leak coming from the solar water heater piping. There appears to be a hole/corrosion in one of the external pipes connected to the system (see attached photos).

Punctual and got the done on time.

Gas water heater service

$50

Lysterfield South VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

Gas water heater fire need service as the burner light goes off every now and then

Water heater

$10

Narre Warren, Victoria

9th May 2026

Plumber in my area requested

I need to reignite the pilot flame in our water heater

$50

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

My gas connection was cut off,got my connection back up. However gas flame got turned off, not able to re ignite the pilot flame.

Turn pilot light on water heater back on

$100

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Water heater pilot light turned off, need to turn it back on

Got here really quickly.

Need licenced plumber to install a gas water heater.

$300

Noble Park North VIC 3174, Australia

11th Apr 2026

I have an existing hot water unit which doesn't work efficiently. I was thinking to have a new unit installed outside the house. Though there is place inside the laundry room, but happy to figure out options. I would like this to be budget friendly as this is investment prop. Happy to purchase the unit or can go with your options too. Happy if this could be done today. Price im quoting here is for labour only.

Turn on pilot switch for gas water heater

$50

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Would prefer someone from Clayton for convenience purposes. Needing somebody to follow instructions on water heater and turn the pilot switch back on. Thanks

Thank you, Bradley. Very efficient

Gas water heater fixing

$100

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2026

Require to fix Gas water heater or replacement if required.

Reliable, reasonable and efficient.

Installing water heater and removing old one

$350

Tooradin VIC 3980, Australia

7th Apr 2026

My home water heater is leaking so I purchased a used (new condition) water heater. You have to replace this . You have to pick new heater from pakenham and install it in Tooradin. Pictures are of new heater which I purchased

Water leak in gas water heater outdoor

$75

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2026

found water leak around the bottle gas water heater area check and arrest the water leak

Replacing ignition coil on tankless water heater

$200

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Water heater shows error 11, ignition coil on the water system looks old and quite worn, might need replacing

I want to replace my gas water heater with an Electric heat pump

$500

Noble Park North VIC 3174, Australia

1st Mar 2026

I'm looking to replace my current gas water heater with an electric heat pump. That will also mean needing some electrical work done. And finally, I'll need to have my old water heater removed.

Solar Water Heater Disconnection for Panel Removal

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2026

The solar water heater system needs to be disconnected to allow for the removal of the solar panels and then reconnected after the installation is completed.

Very good and punctual

Replace/fix leaking braided hose connecting water heater system

$80

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

16th Feb 2026

I have a Chromagen ground hot water system. The single flexible braided hose on the cold water inlet has split and is spraying water. I’ve turned off the isolation valve. I need that flexible connector replaced. Need you to also check the inlet valve and pressure limiting valve

Water heater

$10

Beaconsfield VIC 3807, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Water heater is not working not sure if lighter is not working on heater

Licensed plumber to remove and CAP water heater

$300

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

27th Jan 2026

I need someone to remove and cap a water heater, access under the house

Quick and good communication