Hot Water Systems and Repairs – Canberra

Benchmark Plumbing is qualified to install and repair hot water systems in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Our licensed plumbers are experts when it comes to gas, electric and solar hot water systems. As experienced plumbers, we’re familiar with all the big brands, including Dux, Vulcan, Rheem, Thermann, AquaMAX, Rinnai, Bosch and Solahart. At Benchmark Plumbing, we strive to simplify the installation and repair of hot water systems in Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Hot Water Repairs – Canberra

Hot water systems (gas and electric) are prone to wear and tear over time. Our Canberra plumbers service and repair a wide range of systems, including storage, continuous flow, solar and heat pump models. If you notice that your hot water system in Canberra or Queanbeyan isn’t working properly (see signs of potential trouble below), then it’s probably time for a service.

Signs of Potential Trouble

• Fluctuating water temperature and pressure.
• Water tank is leaking or rusting.
• Hot water runs out too quickly.
• Discoloured water (usually brown in colour).
• Water tank makes strange noises.
• Pilot light doesn’t work (gas hot water systems).
• Strong smell gas or persistent gas hissing noise (gas hot water systems).

If your system can’t be repaired (due to lack of spare parts) or is beyond economic repair (BER), our plumbers can organise the supply and installation of a new hot water system in Canberra or Queanbeyan.

Replacement Hot Water Systems – Canberra

Benchmark Plumbing supplies and installs new hot water systems in Canberra and Queanbeyan. We have access to equipment from most of the big names in gas, electric and solar hot water, including Rheem, Dux, Vulcan, Rinnai and Solahart. The most common gas and electric hot water systems we supply and install in Canberra / Queanbeyan are listed below.

Continuous Flow Hot Water Systems

Continuous flow hot water systems are popular in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Continuous flow hot water systems – also known as “instantaneous” hot water systems – heat the water on a real-time “needs” basis, rather than store large amounts of hot water. Continuous flow hot water systems can be powered by gas* or electricity.

* The control panel on a gas continuous flow hot water system still requires electricity.

Storage Hot Water Systems

Traditional storage hot water systems are also popular in Canberra and Queanbeyan. They provide a home with stored, ready to use hot water. Traditional storage hot water systems can be powered by either gas* or electricity. Storage hot water systems come in various sizes – typically ranging from 25 litres to 400 litres.

* The control panel on a gas storage hot water system still requires electricity.