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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 experience, highly recommend

Solar hot water pump repair

$50

Easy to arrange services

Plumber to fix hot water flow

$175

Absolutely first class and professional in every aspect ! Highly recommend for any plumbing or gas line work. Thanks so much

Gas hot water issue

$130

Great to work with Chris

Replace leaking hot water valve.

$50

Excellent service highly recommend

Shower head issue no hot water coming through shower head.

$200

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

$111 - $275

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$111

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$180

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$275

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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

Hot water is leaking in the washbasin

$100

Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

6th Jun 2026

I require a plumber to attend the property to inspect and repair a leaking hot water tap in the bathroom vanity. The leak appears to be coming from the hot water tap.

Excellent work on a Sunday

Restart gas hot water unit

$125

Malvern East VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Hi seeking a skilled taster to help restart our gas hot water unit - a trades turned the gas off and in turning it back on the hot water unit wouldn't restart - we have tried the manufacturer instructions to clear the air and restart without success - see pics and will accept first reasonable offer - remote service providing instructions also ok / thank you

Hot water system replacement

$1,234

Australia

6th Jun 2026

Replace-old Rheem 26 continuous flow unit with another Rheem unit ( already purchased ) Disconnet ageing water solar system from service

Service gas hot water heater

$150

Mt Lawley WA 6050, Australia

6th Jun 2026

The hot Water is delivered at 72 degrees when it should be about 54 deg. So it needs a service, replacement of part(s) if necessary and a check of the anode. Parts not included in budget on next line. The gas heater is a Rheem Stellar model 850330 new in mid 2018.

Remove Existing Hot Water System and Return for Installation

$300

Enmore NSW 2042, Australia

6th Jun 2026

I'm looking for a licensed plumber to replace an existing hot water system. The current system is still working, so this is not an emergency replacement. The reason I want the work completed in two stages is that I plan to remove cabinetry behind the unit and complete some tiling work before the new system is installed. The job would involve: Visit 1 • Disconnect and remove the existing hot water system • Take the old unit away for disposal • Leave the area ready for cabinet removal and tiling works Visit 2 (approximately 1 week later) • Supply and install a new hot water system • Connect and test the system • Remove all packaging and rubbish I'm hoping to find a plumber who can treat this as a single project rather than charging two full call-out fees, as the second visit should be a straightforward installation once the area is prepared. Please provide: • Your availability over the next 1–2 weeks • Recommended replacement hot water systems • An approximate total cost for the project

Don’t have hot water

$100

North Bondi NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

The guests in our apartment can’t seem to be able to get hot water. We need assistance as soon as possible

Aquamax hot water system is not lighting. Tried lighting it already.

$10

Ringwood VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Aquamax hot water system not working. Tried lighting pilot with no luck. Woke up to no hot water this morning.

Leaking copper pipe connection on hot water

$150

Kellyville Ridge NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

There is a leak at the connection of the copper pipes for the hot water system

He was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. I recommend him.

Licensed plumber to fix hot water

$250

Hampton VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Licensed plumber to fix hot water. The heat pump hot water system shows water as 59 degrees but the temp coming out of the tap is around 38 degrees. Could be the tempering value but not 100% sure. Require a plumber to identify the issue and fix.

Hot water unit not working

$50

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Hot water unit not working, no hot water to the premises We turned the knob to off position, waited 5 minutes, turned knob back to on position, pressed the knob down but it would not press down fully, then pressed igniter button repeatedly over 30 seconds with no luck

Fast, efficient, budget friendly and didn't try to make it a bigger job, very honest guy

Changing hot water tap

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

I need to change my hot water tap.

Excellent job. The task was completed promptly and with great attention to detail. Friendly, reliable, and professional throughout the process. Would definitely use their services again.

Heat Pump Hot Water System – Diagnose Fault and repair

$100

Bulla VIC 3428, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Looking for a licensed plumber/hot water technician experienced with heat pump hot water systems to diagnose a fault on my Chromagen/Midea heat pump hot water unit. Issue: * Installed in 2020 * Display showing E1 error * Unit has power and display is working * No fan or compressor noise * Hot water is only lukewarm * Power reset has not resolved the issue What I need: * Diagnosis of the fault * Quote for repairs or parts required

Great communication and even though unable to fix the issue offered advice on where to seek further support

Split hot water pipe

$200

Ashmore QLD, Australia

31st May 2026

SEND OFFERS Small split in copper pipe on hot water system, need fixed asap

Excellent service from start to finish. Stephen was quick to come out and fix our leaking hot water pipe. He is professional, reliable and would recommend!

Hot water system leaking

$250

Redcliffe WA, Australia

31st May 2026

I have a Thermann hot water system and it's leaking near the bottom. Just need to get it fixed

Nothing to complain about, did everything perfectly. 10/10

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.

Jordan was to respond and come on site in Clayton. He was going to just check the thermocouple but ended up popping down to Reece to get a control valve, which originally was going to be the day after. Thanks so much for squeezing it all in today!

Hot water heater not working

$100

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

23rd May 2026

I have a client that has a hot water heater not working. They need someone to come out today. My plumber is not available. Need someone to come

Great service and great quality

Hot Water Issue

$220

Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

23rd May 2026

Hot water works everywhere in the house except the shower.

Great guy, punctual and job done. Much appreciated 🙏

Connect electric hot water unit

$220

North Gosford NSW, Australia

22nd May 2026

Connect electric hot water unit. Hot water unit already installed. Electric connection only required. Existing power supply may need to be shortened or lengthened to suit new water tank.

He was great. In and out and got it done. Very pleasant as well :)

Hot water not working

$100

Tarragindi QLD, Australia

20th May 2026

Hot water has all of a sudden stopped working. The heater has not tripped - checked the circuit board. Some other fault, need to troubleshoot and fix.

Good to deal with and did the test as expected

Swap over hot water tank

$350

Allambie Heights NSW, Australia

20th May 2026

I have a 160lt hot water tank, it has failed and need a plumber to swap it over. I will pick up the tank and have it ready.

Julian did a great job, communication was really good and showed up on time. Would definitely hire again