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Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair reviews in Melbourne
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Hot water pipe needs repaired
$250
Efficient and clean work. Thanks
Replace hot water system
$500
Great communication, promptly fixed the issue. Would definitely recommend
Fix hot water tap
$50
Awesome communication, clearly articulated what we needed to do and did it well! Would use again :)
Hot water system replace
$50
thank you for job done promptly and well
Plumber to attend to Hot Water Service playing up
$200
Would recommend. On time and professional.
Fix/replace hot water unit
$200
What's the average cost of a hot water system installer in Melbourne
$129 - $300
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$129
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$200
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$300
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4.93
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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.
Recent Hot Water System Installation & Repair tasks in Melbourne
Rheem hot water system fault
$100
Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
18th Sep 2026
Rheem electric storage hot-water system. Hot water has gradually become cooler and is now only lukewarm. Power has been reset but it isn’t reaching normal temperature. This has been happening for about 3 days now. Would love somebody to check and fix if possible
Electric Storage hot water system
$3,000
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
17th Sep 2026
JOB TITLE: Supply & Install 250L Electric Hot Water System - Richmond VIC 3121 JOB DESCRIPTION: Looking to replace an existing hot water system with a new 250L electric storage unit at my property in Richmond, VIC 3121. Open to Rheem, Aquamax or Dux - happy to hear your recommendation. Scope of work: - Remove and dispose of existing hot water system - Supply and install new 250L electric unit (single or twin element - open to advice on which suits my household) - Install in same position - Fit any additional valves required to meet current plumbing code (tempering valve, pressure limit valve, isolation valve) - Assess whether my existing electrical circuit/switchboard can support the new unit, or advise if an upgrade is needed Compliance requirements: - Must be carried out by a licensed VIC plumber (and licensed electrician if electrical work is required) - Work to meet AS/NZS 3500 and AS 3498 standards - Tempering valve fitted per Victorian scald-prevention requirements - Certificate of Compliance (Plumbing) to be provided - Electrical Safety Certificate to be provided if any circuit/switchboard work is done - Please confirm the unit's energy star rating Please provide: - Itemised quote (unit, labour, extra valves/parts, old unit disposal) - Electrician fees separately, if any circuit or switchboard work is needed - Whether quote is fixed or subject to site inspection - Estimated installation timeframe - Warranty details (parts, labour, cylinder) Happy to have someone inspect on site, or quote from photos of the existing unit and switchboard if that's easier to start with. SERVICE NEEDED: Replacement INSTALLATION NEEDED: Water heater TYPE OF WATER HEATER: Tank WATER HEATING POWER SOURCE: Electric TYPE OF PROPERTY: Townhouse WHEN: As soon as possible
Licensed plumber - 20mm tempering valve/bathroom hot water issue
$249
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
17th Sep 2026
Need a licensed plumber to diagnose and fix a hot water issue in my apartment. - Bathroom shower and bathroom sink only produce lukewarm water, even when turned to maximum hot. - Kitchen hot water is working normally with no issues. - Cold water is working normally. - I suspect the tempering valve may be faulty but only a plumber can tell. - There is a manhole in the bathroom providing access. - The tempering valve is approximately 1 metre from the manhole. - The existing tempering valve appears to be 20 mm. I would prefer the job to be completed using the existing manhole access, without cutting or damaging the plasterboard ceiling. Looking for a licensed plumber who can diagnose the issue and, if possible, repair it using the existing access. Please quote for the job, including expected parts and labour.
Reconnect a 3phase hot water service
$150
Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
15th Sep 2026
Looking for someone to reconnect a 3phase instant instantaneous hot water service today. I have a plumber installing I just need an electrician to connect and turn power back on
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!
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
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
Apartment Hot Water issue
$10
Docklands VIC, Australia
1st Sep 2026
Hi, I need a licensed plumber to check the tempering valve in my apartment. The hot water temperature has been inconsistent. I’d like to have the valve checked and repaired if possible, or replaced if necessary. Please let me know your total price, including labour and the cost of the valve if it needs to be replaced. Looking for a reasonable price. Thanks!
Looking for plumber to install gas hot water boiler
$10
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
1st Sep 2026
I have 2 boiler and looking to get the quote to install them
Have a Bosch Hydro16 gas hot water unit pilot light turns off
$100
Fitzroy North VIC, Australia
29th Aug 2026
The system doesn't keep the light going this no hot water. It flows, turns on but then drops out Unsure what next to do
Lower 80kg empty hot water service from ceiling cavity
$400
South Melbourne, Victoria
21st Jul 2026
3-4 strong labourers required – lower 80kg empty hot water service from ceiling cavity. Think it will take 20-30 mins for the group to finish this. * 3-4 people required. * Approx. 80kg. * Ceiling/attic access. * No plumbing required. * Need to lower carefully (not throw it down), there’s a new floor below, so we want to carefully lower the tank on to a cushioned floor and take it outside on a trolley
These guys were GREAT to deal with! Quick comms, problem solvers, had a plan when they arrived, made a complicated little removal job look easy, even took the rubbish away for me! Will be using them again for sure!
No hot water for my shower
$200
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
14th Jul 2026
My tenant told me there is no hot water for the shower area but the other taps have hot water, probably need to replace the valve
Fantastic, so easy to deal with and no hassle
HOT WATER TAP NEEDS FIXING or REPLACING
$150
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
12th Jul 2026
Hot water tap has come off its fittings ; Either needs to be fixed or replaced
Will recommend to others
Brivis hot water fix
$125
Armadale VIC, Australia
9th Jun 2026
Hi there My brivis digital screen for my ducted heating isn’t working and I’ve checked my fuse board and nothing has turned off! Free today or tomorrow morning I’m unable to use the touch pad to use my ducted
Great to deal with!
Plumber connect hot water to dishwasher and washing machine
$80
South Yarra VIC, Australia
28th May 2026
I need someone to come and connect my dishwasher and washing machine too hot water. We just moved into a rental and were unable to connect ourselves but it does exist.
Can was awesome. Very friendly and happy to help out. Fixed our washing machine no problems. Thank you!!
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
Increase heat on gas instant hot water
$100
Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
11th May 2026
I have a Rinnai Solar 26 gas instantaneous hot water unit and the hot water is barely above warm. I have tried adjusting the dip switches as per the manual but it hasn't helped. I'm looking for a qualified plumber who can get hotter water out of this unit. As I have already tried the dip switches, please don't come if that is your only solution.
Daniel fixed our instantaneous gas hot water service, getting it from luke warm to steaming hot.
Hot water needs to be hotter see if you can adjust the unit
$100
Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
27th Apr 2026
Unit is under a cupboard and needs to be taken out to access it. Have no idea how to take the cupboard out.
Unit had to be replaced did a diagnoses.
Replace tap for kitchen sink and check hot water connection to sink
$100
North Melbourne VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2026
We would like to replace the tap for the kitchen sink as the existing one is spraying. The hot water connection to the tap also appears to have a small leak which we presume would be repaired when a new tap is installed.
Cooper did a great job replacing our kitchen tap. Would recommend and will use again
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.








