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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
Great to deal with. Prompt and friendly
Hot water tank replacement
$300
Great service, no issues at all
Supply and repair hot water tempering valve - licensed plumbers only
$250
Grant fixed everything for us. So efficient and professional. Thank you!
Need a plumber to look at my apartment hot water. It’s not hot enough
$150
Gunn is very professtion and knows his work.
Emergency plumber for hot water geezer leakage
$100
Great experience, highly recommend
Solar hot water pump repair
$50
What's the average cost of a hot water system installer
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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.
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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.Â
Preparing for installationÂ
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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Electric hot water service to be fitted
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Perth WA 6000, Australia
18th Apr 2026
Gas hot water in bad place want to switch to electric
Bosch boiler heats radiators, no hot water tap ignition trigger
$175
Brunswick VIC, Australia
18th Apr 2026
Bosch Condens 5000W combi boiler. Central heating ignites and works normally. Hot water tap demand does not trigger ignition/clicking. Suspect DHW flow sensor or diverter valve.
Hot water system is not working properly. Not getting full hot water.
$150
Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
18th Apr 2026
Hot water system is not working properly. Not getting full hot water. Not sure but I think mixing valve need replacement
Very professional and experienced
Plumbing repairs - no hot water Kitchen tap and bathroom sink pooling
$150
Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
17th Apr 2026
Need to sort out Kitchen tap as hot water ris not coming through. In addition bathroom sink is not draining quickly and is pooling
Change hot water controlled load to main meter and add timer
$250
Oyster Bay, New South Wales
17th Apr 2026
I have a Hot water unit on a controlled load that I would like to move to the main meter and add in a timer I can manually adjust. The controlled load meter to be removed.
Need Hot water system connected to water
$50
Lakemba NSW, Australia
17th Apr 2026
Need hot water system connected to water.
Plumber change hot water valve and jet blast
$110
Homebush NSW, Australia
16th Apr 2026
Need to change hot water valve and jet blast.
Hot water pipe leaking
$500
Greensborough VIC, Australia
16th Apr 2026
Hot water pipe from the hot water system leaking. Urgent!!!
Hot Water System Leaking
$100
Clayton South VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2026
Fix a small leak from my hot water system. Brand: Eco Alliance DynaHeat Issue: Small continuous dripping from the relief valve pipe (PTR valve) Location: Outdoor unit Seems to be a constant slow drip
Job done quickly. Thank
Replace Bosch instant hot water system
$155
Maroubra, New South Wales
13th Apr 2026
Replace Bosch instant hot water system. Replacement unit appears to match the existing location, so installation should be straightforward with minimal pipework or repositioning required.
5 stars for excellent, arrived on time the next day highly recommended
Instantaneous Gas Hot Water Repair/Replace
$300
Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia
12th Apr 2026
The gas hot water system has stopped working, I can hear the machine starting up when turning any tap in the house to hot water, but gas doesn’t seem to be running through it. I have checked the switches and nothing visibly seems to be wrong. Need to get it fixed as soon as possible.
Came on time, took care of the job! Would highly recommend him for any job that he takes on, will work with him again.
Gas hot water system not heating up
$100
Aitken Ward VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2026
Gas hot water system Needs to be resetted Water not heating up
incredibly friendly and professional. He took the time to explain the problem clearly Joshua was incredibly efficient. He quickly identified the issue and got to work right away. Highly recommend
Fix Instantaneous Gas Hot Water
$10
West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia
8th Apr 2026
The gas instantaneous system does not light up and it has power so the pilot component needs repairing. I need urgent repairs and I will than change to electrical. Fast fix even with a premium is fine as I need hot water until a find energy efficient electrical
Good work done, quick and efficient. Will use Chris again.
Check hot water system circuit
$300
Biggera Waters QLD, Australia
5th Apr 2026
My brand new hot water system is not getting any power. I have a feeling the circuit is faulty or the connection. I need someone who knows about this to check the connection and the circuit. Need this done ASAP
Sean was very helpful and knew what he is talking about.
Fix small leak at hot water meter compression fitting
$150
Ivanhoe VIC, Australia
4th Apr 2026
I have a minor water leak at my hot water meter. The leak appears to be coming from the compression/union nut directly below the meter (downstream of the isolation valve). A plumber previously applied thread tape, which stopped the leak temporarily, but it has returned. I suspect the olive or fitting needs replacing/reseating. Scope: Inspect leaking compression fitting Reseal / replace olive or fitting as required Ensure no leaks under pressure Notes: Easy access in meter box Small slow drip only Photos attached Must be licensed plumber
Thanks for your help Ben
Electric Hot Water System Not Heating – (Rheem 315L) Element faulty??
$200
Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia
30th Mar 2026
- Power supply is confirmed ON (no tripped breaker) - Tank is full (pressure relief valve tested) - No visible leaks - Thermal cut-out had tripped and was reset (clicked), but system still does not heat - No further reset click now - Issue started after a temporary water supply outage (possible element overheating/damage) I am seeking a qualified plumber or electrician to: - Diagnose the issue - Test heating element and thermostat - Replace heating element and/or thermostat as required Please include: - Your experience with electric storage hot water systems - Whether you can supply parts - Estimated total cost (labour + parts) Flexible with timing but prefer earlier rather than later :)
Outstanding. Communicated well (both SMS and phone calls) and arrived ontime as scheduled. Promptly identified the issue and rectified.
Remove and cap off hot water tap
$50
Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
28th Mar 2026
This hot water tap is preventing me from putting a dryer on top of my washing machine. I need it removed and capped off (doesn't need to look a specific way).
Very prompt and friendly. Definitely recommend.
Plumber needed to replace a valve on an external Hot Water System cafe
$250
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
25th Mar 2026
Hi there, We are a cafe in Fortitude Valley looking for a licensed plumber to fix our hot water system. Our landlord plumber had a quick look and advised that the unit likely needs a new valve installed as it is not supplying enough hot water. Unit Location: It is mounted on the wall in our alleyway (external). The Job: 1. Inspect the hot water unit to confirm if it’s a valve issue. 2. Supply and install the necessary replacement valve. 3. Ensure the hot water is running at full capacity. 4. Please note the job would need to start from 3:15 pm onwards, as the cafe is operating beforehand Note: We need this done as soon as possible as it is essential for our cafe operations. Please provide a quote Thank you!
Justin did a great job with the plumbing. He completed everything smoothly and clearly explained what he was doing and why it was needed. Very professional and easy to deal with. Highly recommended.
Fix hot water unit, pilot flame not staying on.
$199
Dandenong South VIC 3175, Australia
14th Mar 2026
Fix hot water unit, pilot flame not staying on. Tried to ignite and pilot.light comes on but not staying on after let go of pilot knob. No sign of moist.
Excellent service very prompt professional knows exactly what they're doing we're definitely come back again
Repair drip shower head and release airlock in hot water tap for bath
$50
Lilyfield NSW, Australia
12th Mar 2026
Washer/s needs replacing on hot and cold shower tap as shower head is dripping. I don’t have the washers. Airlock to be released on hot water tap for the bath.
Efficient and quick but left black rubber marks in the bath. Should have asked for a towel to put in the bath to avoid marking.








