Hot Water Systems
Do you need a hot water system in Melbourne? Call Melbourne First Choice Plumbing on 1300 001 775. We’ve been helping the residents of Melbourne with hot water system replacements and repairs for over 10 years.
In need of a hot water system replaced or repaired?
Hot Water System Brands
We stock all the major brands like;
- Aquamax
- Bosch
- Dux
- Everhot
- Rheem
- Rinnai
- Stiebel Eltron
- Thermann
- Vulcanax
We work on all hot water systems – gas to electric, solar to instant, we can install and fix them all
Some factors to consider when choosing a hot water system
- The physical size of the unit – where will it be installed, indoors or outdoors, space considerations
- What type of energy can be used – electric, gas, solar
- What size system – taking into account number of residents, number of bathrooms, how much hot water is used
- Budget
- Features required – temperature controls, warranty, etc
Electric Hot Water Systems
One of the drawbacks of having an electric hot water system is the running cost. Because of the high cost of electricity, these type of systems can cost more to run. It is important to be aware of this.
Instant Hot Water Systems
Instant hot water systems are usually cheaper to run than other systems because the only heat the smaller amount of water being used at any one time. This is in contrast to storage tank systems where all the water in the tank is constantly being heated throughout the day.
Instant systems are usually powered by gas so there is a saving in running cost because gas is a much cheaper form of energy than electricity.
Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar hot water systems use solar panels on the roof connected to the hot water system. They use the suns energy to heat the water.
Advantages;
- They are very efficient in sunny climates
- Have low running costs
- Natural energy source
Disadvantages;
- More expensive to setup
- Not ideal if there is not a lot of sun
Gas Hot Water Systems
A popular version of the gas hot water system is the continuous flow model. This is where the system on heats water when needed, thereby lower costs by being more energy efficient