Gas Hot Water Repairs & Replacement in Lilyfield NSW

Last winter a couple decided to swap their ageing storage cylinder for a continuous flow unit, so we upgraded the gas line, fitted a new flue and had the unit running over a single visit. Full replacements are only part of our hot water repairs and installation work, which also covers emergency breakdowns, pilot and ignition faults, thermocouples and gas valves, leaking cylinders and TPR or tempering valve replacement. Annual servicing with anode, burner and TPR checks is available on natural gas and LPG units alike.

A pilot light that has simply blown out can sometimes be relit by following the instructions printed on the unit, and that is the one thing worth trying before you call. If it will not stay lit or you are unsure, stop there and ring us, because a repeatedly failing pilot usually points to a thermocouple or gas valve fault.

Our service area takes in the local district and the suburbs around it, with a wider reach for new hot water installations and bigger projects. If you are on the fringe, just ask and we will let you know on the spot.

What you pay is shaped by the type and size of the new system and how different it is from the old one. A direct swap with the same connections is the quickest install, while moving from storage to continuous flow or increasing capacity brings in extra gas and flue work. LPG supply, access and the cost of removing the old cylinder round it out. You get a free written quote first, with no obligation.

If the pilot only drops out on windy nights, a draught is almost certainly reaching the burner. A cracked or missing burner cover, a loose access panel or a flue that lets wind push back down are the usual routes in. A gasfitter can seal the cover and check the flue so the pilot is protected again.

Australian law reserves gas appliance installation and repair for licensed gasfitters. Our team meets that requirement with current gasfitting licences held by every tradesperson, and the business carries public liability insurance. A compliance certificate is issued at the end of each job.

Older hot water systems lose efficiency as burners wear, sediment builds up and insulation degrades, so a unit well past ten years is often costing more to run than a new one would. Modern units carry higher star ratings and continuous flow models only burn gas while a tap is open. That running cost difference is part of the maths when weighing a major repair on an old system against a replacement, and we factor it into the recommendation we give you.

There is no need to take several days off work. A straightforward replacement is a few hours start to finish, and a change of system type or position is normally done within most of a day. One visit, one compliance certificate, hot water that night.

There is no hard sell attached to a service visit, just a methodical run through the unit and an honest word on its condition. That run covers cleaning the burner, testing gas pressure and ignition, checking the flue and draught, testing the TPR valve, confirming the tempering valve at 50 degrees Celsius, checking the anode, flushing sediment or descaling, and testing for leaks and carbon monoxide. If a part is wearing out we tell you, explain why it matters and let you decide.

Workmanship and product are covered by different parties. The manufacturer is responsible for defects in the unit, with a longer warranty on the tank or heat exchanger than on the parts, while the installer is responsible for the quality of the fitting. We guarantee our installation and repair work, so a fault caused by our fitting is fixed by us.

When you call, a few details help us bring the right parts first time. Tell us whether the water is completely cold or just lukewarm, whether the unit is a storage cylinder or a continuous flow unit, whether you are on natural gas or LPG, and whether anything is leaking or making a noise. The make and model on the rating plate are also handy.

A storage tank loses some heat to the air around it every hour it sits full, while a continuous flow system only burns gas while a tap is running. Against that, a continuous flow unit can only deliver its rated flow, so two showers and a washing machine together may stretch a smaller model. Matching the system to the way the household actually runs matters more than the label on the box.