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Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair reviews

Danny was exceptional — prompt, professional, and faultless. Hot-water service refitted seamlessly with care and attention to detail. Couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Replace Stiebel Instant Hot water System

$150

Paul did an excellent job installing our hot water system. He went above and beyond by improvising to replace the element, handled the pressure valve change perfectly, and gave solid advice on improving drainage. Highly recommend—reliable, skilled, and professional.

Hot water system replacement and other plumbing

$500

Very efficient and easy to deal with

Plumber to check out hot water tank

$30

James is a reliable , accommodative, helpful and trustworthy person. His work is very neat and precise. Affordable plumber for the community. His recommendation for other trades is also excellent. Will recommend him hands down any day.

Install new hot water system in different place

$10

Needed a hot water system taken away, was able to come same day and sorted it out for me. Simple, easy and sorted out my problems quickly. Would recommend for future jobs.

Take old hot water system to scrap metal yard

$50

Very efficient and pleasure to deal with! Thanks Jye!

Help fix my hot water

$150

What's the average cost of a hot water system installer

$115 - $280

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$115

median

$180

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$280

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Why hire a hot water system technician through Airtasker?

When you don’t have hot water flowing through your taps, showers, or tubs, hiring a hot water system specialist via Airtasker is the answer. You no longer have to rely on word-of-mouth to find a reliable water heater installation service near you. Whether it involves unvented cylinders or vented cylinders, Taskers can take care of all your heating system needs.

Put up a task on our platform, provide your address, cylinder specifications, and how soon you want hot water running through your taps. Nearby Taskers will ask about the installation job and give you a free quote. Note that you can choose a Tasker based on their rate, but this doesn’t have to be the only criteria. You can check out reviews and ratings so that you can decide based on their experience and skills.

Once you've accepted an offer, your chosen Tasker will have your unvented or vented hot water system installed in no time. Getting hot water to flow throughout your home is easy and convenient on Airtasker.

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What do hot water system installation services include?

Hot water system installation services include all the activities necessary to put a reliable, safe hot water system in your home. This involves installing an unvented hot water system, inspecting the installation area, preparing materials, installing the cylinder or tank, then making the needed connections. After the installation, your plumber can test the system for flaws and address them as needed.

Inspecting installation area

Your water heater installation begins with a thorough inspection of the spot that will house the tank and its components. Your plumber makes sure that the floor is robust enough to support the cylinder's weight and complies with established building codes and safety rules and regulations. If the allotted space is deemed insufficient for the cylinder, your plumber can help you look for an alternative spot for the unvented cylinder service. 

Preparing for installation 

Your plumber makes the necessary preparations for the hot water cylinder installation. If necessary, some plumbers may offer to make an improvised platform of sturdy materials to support the tank's weight. Otherwise, you can hire a Tasker to handle all your carpentry needs.

When appropriate, your hired plumber shuts off the power, gas, and water supply before starting the job. They can take all the necessary measurements to determine the right amount of materials, then cuts and bends wires and pipes to the appropriate lengths and widths. Your plumber may also cut holes into walls or floors as needed to allow pipes or wires to run through.

Installing the cylinder

Once the cylinder's space is ready, your plumber can proceed with the unvented hot water cylinder installation. They can place the cylinder or tank onto its designated space and position. Your plumber takes care not to damage any of the components of the vented hot water cylinder or other pipes and wires in its surroundings.

Installing components and pipes

After the cylinder is in position, your specialist proceeds with attaching the appropriate pipes, wires and components like the Temperature and Pressure Release valve, expansion vessel, immersion heater, and any other pipes and valves. As with all other stages of the unvented cylinder installation, they use appropriate materials and techniques that are compliant with state safety and building regulations and industry best practices. 

Testing the system

Your hired plumber tests the system after completing the installation. They check that each tap and shower head provides hot water on demand and flows with consistent pressure. Should variations in temperature or pressure arise, your plumber can troubleshoot the system and do the appropriate fixes. 

They repeat this process until the hot water system works without any issues. And now that your home has hot water running through your taps, tubs, and showers, why not ensure greater warmth and comfort in every room of your home? On Airtasker, you can also hire an insulation installer who can help you cut down on bills and achieve year-round comfort.

Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair tasks

Plumber to Complete electric hot water tank replacement

$123

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

13th Sep 2026

current hot water tank is very small so we are unable to have hot showers longer than 5mins and then need to wait an hour for it to reheat. apartment does not have 3 phase power and no gas current tank sits in the kitchen under the sink, new tank will need to be in kitchen but potentially new location eg we could move the fridge or in same spot, whichever work. you will need to: - Supply and install a new tank, we were thinking Rheem 160L 3.6kW single element electric hot water, but happy to take other recs system positioned beside the cupboard where the existing HWU currently is, including tempering valve, duo valve, safe tray and leak detection device. Supply and install a pressure limiting valve on the water line to comply with Australian Standards. Dispose of the existing hot water unit is preferable needing asap!

I’m looking for someone to light up the gas hot water tank

$100

Cranbourne West VIC 3977, Australia

13th Sep 2026

I’m looking for someone to light up the hot water tank I was on holiday and I turned off the main gas Property location in Cranbourne west

Johnny is great 👍 with work Nice and friendly Very quick response and very helpful Thanks

Fix electric hot water storage tank. Not turning on

$100

Alice River QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2026

My electric hot water storage heater from company Thermann has stopped working suddenly. Needs urgent fixing

Hot Water Pump – Gas/Flame Issue

$200

Mount Druitt NSW 2770, Australia

12th Sep 2026

I need a qualified gas technician to inspect and repair a hot water pump. Issue: The gas flame/fire does not stay on for long and keeps going out. Please inspect the unit, including the gas connection, gasket/seals, ignition and safety components, and provide a repair recommendation.

Leaking electric hot water system - leaking from the base

$250

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Electric hot water heating unit is leaking from the base. I have turned off the cold water intake (I think) which has stopped the leaking. Obviously want this repaired and to have hot water ready for kids bath tonight

Jake was very friendly and super quick. Will be rebooking

Move 120 Kg approx hot water syetem

$60

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

12th Sep 2026

I want to replace my hot water system. The problem is my AC outer is blocking the way so need atleast 3 people to move the disconnected old hot water tank and put the new hot water tank. Old water tank is around 65 kg and new water tank is 120 kg approx. Hardly 20 minutes job. Can be done after 6 pm so even i can help. Thanks

Plumber for solar hot water making whistling noise at night time.

$100

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Chromagen how water solar system. Making whistling noise at night time.

Hot water tank repair

$150

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Gas hot water tank requires repair. Pilot light goes off every few hours and requires re-lighting. Hoping to get a repair as unable to afford a replacement yet

Hot water system leak

$200

City of Canning WA, Australia

12th Sep 2026

It’s leaking on hot water system H. My hot water system has a leaking how much u gona charge and when u have next appointment Needs valves ect

Hot water tempering valve failed

$150

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

12th Sep 2026

The hot water in my apartment is only luke warm. Strata manager suggested to check if the tempering valve has failed inside the apartment. The hot water system is centrally controlled in the building.

Tehsein and his team are very helpful and efficient. Fixed the tempering valve and hot water is hot enough again. Would ask their service again!

Install hot water system in Dandenong (you need to provide part)

$1,400

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Need hot water system to be urgent replaced on a unit in Dandenong by tommorow. Old system to be removed.

Fix or replace washing machine hot water pipe

$50

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

11th Sep 2026

The hot water pipe does not screw on properly onto the tap (have tried in more than one property in the past). When attached, it leaks and sprays water

Efficient and helpful, great to communicate with

Hot water tap issue in shower.we need help with that.

$50

Oakleigh South VIC 3167, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Our hot water tap has come out And also we have hot water issue in shower.

David is really good man and he helped on Friday afternoon.

Fix hot water leakage

$10

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

9th Sep 2026

There is a leakage found from hot water tank. See photos. Send me quote of how much you will charge. Thanks

Amazing work, thank you

Fix the hot water issue

$100

Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia

9th Sep 2026

One of the bathrooms in the apartment doesn’t have hot water, the other bathroom has hot water. When switching to cold water, water pressure is totally fine, when switching to hot water, very low water pressure and no much water coming out and no hot water . Might be tempting valve issue so need someone to check and fix it. Need licensed plumber please

Excellent job, fast turnaround

Plumber Needed – Hot Water, Toilet Smell & Shower Head Replacement

$400

Boronia Heights QLD 4124, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Looking for a licensed plumber to attend a residential property and complete a few small plumbing jobs: Investigate a hot water system that makes a noticeable noise when in use, although it is still operating normally. Investigate and rectify a persistent smell coming from the upstairs toilet. Replace one bathroom shower head. Happy to either supply the shower head myself or have you include supply in your quote. Please provide an itemised estimate showing: Call-out Hourly rate thereafter Estimated labour time Expected consumables/material costs Prefer someone who can assess and complete the works during the same visit if possible. Any major hot water system or toilet repairs discovered are to be quoted separately before proceeding. Please include your availability and approximate total cost in your offer.

Very Happy with Michael's work !

Fix hot water issue in Beeston St, Teneriffe

$30

Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia

7th Sep 2026

No hot water in showers. Had a handyman investigate, he changed tempering valve . Backflushed. Hotwater returned for a time. Kitchen has hot water. other areas no. might be bodycorp issue. please come assist. Can discuss price after viewing let me know .

Came the next day, fixed the issue promptly . We had two plumbers come and both failed to fix. He also likes to communicate in detail what the issue was ; so really recommend Eric

Need a hot water systems Plumber

$100

Balmoral QLD 4171, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Hello, hot water system stopped working today. Switch board says it’s on. No hot water. Lights and gas working. Need someone to inspect it and fix it.

Great job. Thanks for replacing the hot water system for my mum last minute today. Appreciate your help and good job!

Restart a hot water tank with the igniter not working

$100

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Unfortunately, my hot water tank has gone out and the igniter is not working. I need to have this restarted manually. Can I only have licensed plumbers or electricians apply. Thank you.

Great communication, even better workmanship Thank you Ryan

Hot water boiler service / fix

$100

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

We have an aquamax 390 hot water boiler... Over the past year (prior to the past few weeks) it has gone out a few times, and we have just relit it, no major issue. But over the past few weeks it is going out every few days. I suspect it will need to replace the failing thermocouple.

5 stars. Couldn't fault ryan