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Welcome to Sewer Surgeon, the emergency plumber you can trust when you have a plumbing emergency. Our capability is backed up by over 63 years of experience in the plumbing industry. We provide a 24-hour emergency plumbing service, and cover all of Sydney including areas such as Croydon, Ashfield, Haberfield, Ashbury, Burwood Heights, and Concord to name a few.
Read MoreWhen your hot water system begins to fail or if you're contemplating a new installation, the question of whom to entrust this critical task is paramount. Sewer Surgeon steps in as your specialist in hot water systems, boasting years of dedicated experience in the field. Our proficiency ensures your new hot water setup is operational promptly and proficiently. Upon contacting us for hot water installation, replacement and repair services in Sydney, we promptly conduct a thorough assessment of your residence or commercial space. This is followed by an obligation-free estimate detailing our installation or repair services.
On the installation date, our punctual team will arrive, manage the entire process from removing your old system to the setup of the new one, and responsibly dispose of the outdated unit. Post-installation, we rigorously test the system to ensure it performs optimally.
Central to any heating system in residences, commercial buildings, or industrial setups are the hot water boilers. These essential units utilize various energy sources such as natural gas, propane, or electricity. While compact models cater to home use, larger variants serve extensive building heating needs and industrial applications. Although these industrial-grade water boilers represent a significant investment initially, they compensate with longevity and reliability. At Sewer Surgeon, our certified plumbers are ready to offer their expert installation services.
Regular upkeep is vital for the longevity and safety of water boilers. Neglect can lead to dangerous malfunctions, including potential fires or explosions. Routine draining and cleaning of the cylinder, lubrication of the tubes, and prompt repair of any leaks are essential maintenance steps. Regular pressure checks and professional inspections are also critical for ensuring the equipment operates safely and efficiently.
From instant gas and solar to tankless and electric, various hot water installations are available, each with distinct advantages. Tankless installations are increasingly favoured for their energy efficiency, heating water on demand and thus eliminating energy wastage. Solar installations, while involving a higher setup cost, can significantly reduce energy expenses over time.
Hot water systems in Sydney come in two fundamental designs – ‘storage hot water system’ and ‘instantaneous hot water system’ (also known as a continuous flow hot water system). Both systems can be found using gas, electricity, solar or heat pump technology.
Storage hot water systems keeps heated water in a tank until it is needed. This allows for instant hot water though it is limited by the tank’s storage capacity.
Instantaneous hot water systems heat water only as it is required. It may take a few moments to get hot, however it has an unlimited capacity and doesn’t waste energy for keeping unneeded water warm.
If you change from an electric hot water system to a gas hot water system then you may be eligible for government rebates. There are even more generous government rebates if you look to install a solar-powered hot water heater or upgrade to a heat pump system.
Electric hot water systems
Storage
Instantaneous
Cost to supply and install
Low cost
Low cost
Total cost over 15 years – purchase price plus running cost
Moderate for off-peak where the system only runs at night.
Moderate off-peak tariff that allows day operation as well as night.
Highest of all systems for
continuous operation
Highest of all systems for continuous operation
Location
Indoors or outdoors
Indoors or outdoors
Configuration
Stand-alone tank, floor or wall mounted, direct connection to cold water supply and your water users
Stand-alone unit; wall mounted, direct connection to cold water supply and your water users
Tank size
2 persons: 50L-80L for continuous4 persons: 125-160L for continuous2 persons: 160-250L for off-peak4 persons: 250-315L for off-peakSmaller for fewer people, larger for more people
Not applicable
Heater size or number of heaters needed will depend on the number of hot water outlets
Minimum standards and/or labelling
Water heater is subject to Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)Voluntary energy rating labelling by industry
No
Government incentives
None
None
Noise impact
Negligible
Negligible
Greenhouse gas emissions (assuming you are on standard grid power)
Very high for continuous operation, high for off-peak
High
Other considerations
If off-peak tariffs are not available, this may be the most expensive option over the life of the hot water system
Multiple users simultaneously can limit effectiveness
Best suited to
Small households or businesses with low hot water demand
Small households or businesses with low hot water demand
Gas hot water systems
Storage
Instantaneous
Cost to supply and install
Low cost
Low cost
Total cost over 15 years – purchase price plus running
Moderate cost
Moderate cost
Location
Usually outdoors for venting
Usually outdoors for venting
Configuration
Stand-alone tank; floor mounted, direct connection to gas, electricity for controls and possibly pilot light, cold water supply and your water users
Stand-alone unit; wall mounted, direct connection to gas, electricity for controls and possibly pilot light, cold water supply and your water users
Tank size
2 persons: < 135L
4 persons: 135-170L
Smaller for fewer people, larger for more people
Stand-alone unit; wall mounted, direct connection to gas, electricity for controls and possibly pilot light, cold water supply and your water users
Minimum standards and/or labelling
Water heater will have a Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Voluntary energy rating labelling by industry
Water heater will have a Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Voluntary energy rating labelling by industry
Government incentives
None
None
Noise impact
Negligible
Negligible
Greenhouse gas emissions (assuming you are on standard grid power)
Moderate due to gas consumption, currently no ‘green gas’ option
Moderate due to gas consumption, currently no ‘green gas’ option
Other considerations
If gas is not used elsewhere in the home, then there may be a cost saving by switching to or choosing an electric-powered system
LPG is an option if natural gas is not available, but is likely to be much more expensive to runOperation in warmer climates and in daytime maximises carbon savings. Efficiency is reduced in colder regions and at night
Multiple users simultaneously can limit effectiveness
Best suited to
Most house and small businesses where there is a gas connection and other gas-using equipment
Most households and small businesses where there is a gas connection and other gas-using equipment
Heat pump and solar hot water systems
Heat pump
Solar hot water
Cost to supply and install
High
Typically, the highest cost water heater
Total cost over 15 years – purchase price plus running costs
Moderate cost, comparable to gas and solar hot water in many cases
Often the lowest cost system overall due to low running costs
Location
Outdoors
Outdoors
Configuration
May be a single unit with integrated heat pump and storage tank or separate units, typically ground mounted
Roof mounted panels, roof for hot water storage in a thermosiphon system, ground mounted storage tank for split systems.
Electric or gas boost connected to energy supply
Tank size
2 persons: < 270L
4 persons: 270-315L
Smaller for fewer people, larger for more people
2 persons: 180 L
4 persons: 300-360L
Smaller for fewer people, larger for more people
Minimum standards and/or labelling
None at present
None at present for solar components.
Storage tanks for gas-boosted systems must have an efficiency label
Government incentives
Yes, eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) as an upfront rebate
Yes, eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) as an upfront rebate
Noise impact
Low, compressor and fan on the heat pump are similar to an air conditioner
Negligible
Greenhouse gas emissions (assuming you are on standard grid power)
Low as the heat pump extracts renewable energy (heat) from surrounding air to heat water Low as the heat pump extracts renewable energy (heat) from surrounding air to heat water
Low to very low depending on the location. Carbon emissions are only associated with operation of the gas or electric boost.
Other considerations
Operation in warmer climates and in daytime maximises carbon savings. Efficiency is reduced in colder regions and at night
Operation in warmer climates and in daytime maximises carbon savings. Efficiency is reduced in colder regions and at night
Around 4 m2 is needed for a 4- person house, more if the orientation and shading limit the effectiveness of the panels
Best suited to
Medium to large households
For most households this may be the cheapest system in the long term
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