No hot water upstairs or down in a big interwar Queenslander? Hot water repairs in Hawthorne are handled by our team on the same day, covering both levels of the house, and a system past saving is replaced that day.
Available right now, priced upfront, no surprises. Gas, electric, continuous-flow, heat pump and solar.
Lewis and the team repair and replace hot water systems throughout Hawthorne on the same day, from Queenslanders on the southern hills to homes in the lower streets near Pashen Creek. Each type of system we look after, from heat pumps to continuous-flow, is described on our hot water page.
Electric Storage
Electric storage tanks, such as Rheem, that have lost an element, a thermostat or a valve.
Gas & Continuous Flow
Gas storage and continuous-flow units, Rinnai among them, that won’t ignite or deliver steady heat. Our licensed gas fitters complete the gas work.
Heat Pump
Heat pumps where the house has a well-ventilated spot outdoors.
Solar
Solar hot water for Queenslander roofs, including the collectors and booster.
A wall-mounted Rinnai Infinity continuous-flow gas system, which heats water on demand instead of storing it in a tank
Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Repair
Watch for these warning signs:
The downstairs shower goes cold first
Hot water that never arrives at the tap
A wet floor near the tank
A relief valve that keeps dripping
A gas heater that drops out
Tea-coloured hot water
Knocking from the tank
Where a second bathroom has been added downstairs, a tank sized for the original house may struggle. If supply is falling short, we test the system before recommending anything.
We test the system and give you upfront prices for both paths.
Repair when
A single part has failed
The tank is sound and copes with both levels of the house
Replace when
The tank is leaking or rusted
The system is old, or too small since the renovation
Same-Day Hot Water Replacement in Hawthorne
When a system can’t be fixed, we put the new one in on the same day.
A large Queenslander with bathrooms on two levels may need more capacity than the old tank gave. We count the outlets, look at where the system can go and price the right size.
Old tank removed, where included in your quote
New system installed and tested
All valves, including the tempering valve, included in the replacement price
Gas compliance paperwork for gas installs
An upfront price
Interest-free finance is available for hot water replacements. Eligible heat pump and solar water heaters may also earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs) under the Australian Government’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
A tall tank on a concrete footing beside the gravel path
Hawthorne Homes and Hot Water
Upstairs and downstairs. Interwar Queenslanders make up most of Hawthorne’s homes, and their big sites leave room for living space on both levels. A bathroom built in underneath can add a lot of demand on the hot water system.
Low ground in the north. Recorded floods have stayed below the hilly south, apart from a thin strip of shoreline, while the northern streets can flood when water backs up Pashen Creek towards Barton Road. A ground-level system that has been flooded should be checked before use.
Renovated homes. Owners on the higher sites set something of a local record for home renovation spending in 2004. A renovation is a good time to check the hot water system still suits the house.
How a Hawthorne Hot Water Job Runs
1. Diagnose
We test the system and check access on both levels.
2. Price
You approve an upfront price.
3. Complete
We repair or replace, test the temperature at the taps and tidy up.
No Hot Water? While You Wait
If the tank is leaking, close its cold valve if it’s safe to reach.
If you smell gas, turn the gas off if safe, open up the house and leave.
Lewis was quick, professional and fairly priced. Installed a new water heater with a clean and tidy finish. Highly recommend Brisbane City Plumbing and Gas
Lewis Burrows1 month ago
Lewis helped us out with a blocked drain in Bardon. Very helpful very responsive. Can’t think the boys at Brisbane City plumbing and gas enough.
Daniel Ehmer1 month ago
Lois and his team come help me with a blocked drain at Ascot. The boys are really helpful and Resolve the problem straight away can’t think the guys enough!
Catherine Fien1 month ago
Lewis install my diswasher and did a fantastic job!
