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Electric Hot Water Systems Perth

Reliable hot water with the flexibility to make the most of your solar

Electric hot water remains a simple option for Perth Hills homes, and it's easy to see why. It doesn't need a gas connection or bottled LPG, and Andrew can help you choose the right size for your household, install it properly and quote the job upfront before any work starts.

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Know the signs

Signs You Need a New Electric Hot Water System

There are usually a few warning signs before an electric hot water system stops working properly. Any one of these is worth getting checked before you're left with a cold shower and no warning.

01

No Hot Water, or It's Not Heating Properly

It could be an issue with the element or thermostat rather than the whole unit, so it's worth getting checked before assuming you need a full replacement.

02

Hot Water That Runs Out Quickly

The tank's not holding what it used to, or recovery between showers has slowed right down.

03

Rust or Discolouration Around the Unit

Rust, staining or corrosion around the unit is worth getting checked, particularly on an older system.

04

The Unit's Getting On

If the system's getting older and starting to need regular attention, it's worth having Andrew take a look before it fails completely.

Not Quite Ready for a New System?

If your unit's still got some life left, a repair might be all it needs rather than a full replacement. Andrew can tell you straight whether it's worth fixing or worth replacing, no pressure either way.

Either Way, We Can Help
  • Why it happens

Why Perth Hills Households Choose Electric

Electric hot water is a practical choice for a lot of Perth Hills homes, especially where mains gas isn't available and bottled LPG would cost more to run. For a typical household, we'll generally recommend an electric storage system over a small instant electric unit, since storage gives you a bigger reserve of hot water and copes better when more than one person needs to shower around the same time. Instant electric units have their place, but they suit a small one-bedroom unit, a granny flat or another low-demand situation more than a typical family home, and they can need a fair bit of electrical capacity to heat water on demand.

  • The repair

One of the advantages of a modern storage system is being able to control when it heats your water. A lot of systems now come with app-based controls, so you can schedule heating around your household's usage, and if you've got solar PV, make better use of the power you're already generating rather than sending it back to the grid. We install and service electric hot water systems from Rheem, Dux, Bosch, Vulcan and Thermann, and we'll look at your household size, existing electrical supply, solar setup and hot water usage before recommending a system, rather than just replacing what you've already got like for like.

Why Call AH Plumbing & Gas

Local Expertise

Perth Hills based, with experience replacing and repairing electric hot water systems across the area.

Licensed & Insured

Plumbing Licence 8282, with compliant paperwork provided where required.

Upfront Pricing

Priced and explained before any work starts.

Compare the Other Hot Water Systems

Not sure this is the right fit? Here’s how it stacks up against the other systems Andrew installs across the Hills:

  • Gas Storage hot water: a traditional storage system that keeps a tank of hot water ready to use.
  • Heat pump hot water systems: highly energy efficient and generally cheaper to run, but with a higher upfront cost and more moving parts than a standard electric system. Andrew can talk you through whether the energy savings and long-term running costs make sense for your home.
  • Instant gas hot water systems: heats water as you use it, providing continuous hot water without relying on a storage tank.
  • Instant electric hot water systems: provides hot water without gas or a storage tank, and can be a practical option for smaller homes, kitchens, bathrooms or additions.

What the Perth Hills Locals Say

“Best. Shower. Ever. We had been without hot water since the storm, about a week, hideous. Andrew managed to secure the last hot water system model in the state for us, otherwise we would have had to wait much longer, so grateful. Andrew and his team were extremely professional, fast and the whole process was painless. Highly recommend Andrew, AH Plumbing & Gas Service.”

Alicia Watson · Perth Hills

“Andrew was an absolute star: communications were clear and friendly, and his service was prompt and outstanding quality. Not only did he fix the problem he was called out for quickly and at a reasonable price, he helpfully explained a few other things to us and solved some unrelated issues whilst he was here. Legend! Highly recommend.”

Peggy Illingworth · Perth Hills

“Always friendly, reliable, professional and gets the job done. Reasonable and honest prices for his services. Grateful we found Andrew and would highly recommend to anyone!”

Danika Rychter · Perth Hills

“Another life-saving episode with AH Plumbing & Gas, showed up on time/early and fixed the problem right away with great advice. Thanks so much.”

Julia · Perth Hills

“Andrew combines excellent communication and professional skills with very reasonable fees.”

Geraldine Box · Perth Hills

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can Andrew fit a new electric hot water system?

It depends on stock and what’s already on the calendar, but Andrew will give you a clear timeframe when he quotes the job.
For most family homes, we’ll point you toward a storage system, since it gives you a bigger reserve of hot water. Instant electric tends to suit lower-demand spots better, like a granny flat or a one-bedroom unit. Andrew can talk you through what makes sense for your place.
How long yours lasts depends on water quality, usage and how well it’s been maintained. Andrew can give you a better sense of where your current unit sits when he has a look.
Often, yes. Andrew will tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense or whether you’re better off replacing it, rather than pushing a new unit when a fix would do.
Rheem, Dux, Bosch, Vulcan and Thermann.
Cost depends on the system, the install and what’s involved on the day, so Andrew will talk you through pricing before any work starts.
It depends on your household size, how many bathrooms you have and your hot water usage. Andrew will size the system properly for your home rather than guessing, and talk you through the options when he quotes the job.
It depends on the system you’re comparing it with, your household usage and current gas and power pricing. Andrew can talk you through the likely running costs alongside the upfront cost before you choose a system.
Electric Hot Water Systems Perth

Electric Hot Water Systems Across the Perth Hills

Electric hot water isn't dependent on a mains gas connection or LPG supply, so location within the Hills generally plays less of a role than it does with gas. Older properties can sometimes need a switchboard check before a larger unit goes in, and Andrew will factor that into the quote once he's had a look, wherever you're based across the Hills.

Need an Electric Hot Water System Installed or Repaired?

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