Hot water repairs in Gawler
Repairs, replacements & new installs
No hot water, a leaking tank or a unit that can’t keep up? Craig repairs and replaces gas, electric, heat pump and solar hot water systems right across Gawler and its suburbs.
No hot water right now? Ring 0499 319 297, 24/7.
No hot water in Gawler? Check these first
Two quick checks can save a call-out. If neither fixes it, or water is leaking, ring Craig.
Electric unit
Look at the switchboard for a tripped circuit. If it trips again straight away, leave it off and ring.
Gas unit
If your system has a pilot light, check it is lit. Continuous-flow units need power too, so check the power point.
Leaking tank
Close the valve on the cold water pipe going into the unit, then ring 0499 319 297.
Send a photo
A photo of the label with the make and model helps Craig bring the right parts, or price a new system.
More detail in no hot water? what to check first.
Hot water in Gawler’s old and new homes
The newer estates
Gawler East, Hewett, Evanston GardensIn the newer streets, the hot water unit is often the one that went in when the house was built. As it ages, relief valves can start to drip, elements and thermostats give out and tanks begin to leak.
A growing household is the other common call. When the shower goes cold for the last one in, the system may simply be too small for the family now.
The older town
Church Hill, Willaston, Gawler SouthIn older homes the hot water unit is often squeezed into a laundry, a cupboard or an outside nook that was set up for a different system. Changing type, say from an electric tank to a gas continuous-flow unit, can mean new pipe, a new gas line or a new spot for the unit.
Craig works out what will fit before you commit, and you’ll know the price before any work starts.
Gas, electric or heat pump for a Gawler house?
It mostly comes down to what the house already has: natural gas, bottled LPG, solar panels on the roof, or none of those.
Gas continuous flow
Good for a busy household on gas. It heats as you use it, so back-to-back showers don’t run it dry.
Gas storage
A like-for-like swap is often the quickest fix when an old gas tank gives out.
Smart electric
Worth a look if the house has solar panels, because it can heat the water from your own power.
Heat pump
Uses far less power than a standard electric tank, so it suits houses without gas.
Still deciding? Read heat pump, gas or solar hot water, or see all hot water repairs and installs across the Barossa.
“Great price and came out quickly for us, even came out on a weekend to make sure we could have hot water as soon as possible.”
Repair or replace: how Craig decides
Usually a repair
One part has failed- Relief valve dripping or stuck.
- Element or thermostat on an electric tank.
- Pilot or ignition trouble on a gas unit.
- Tempering valve making the water too hot or too cold.
Usually a replacement
The tank or the unit is done- The cylinder is leaking. A rusted tank can’t be patched.
- Repeat breakdowns on an old unit.
- Rusty water from the hot tap.
- Not enough hot water for the household any more.
Gawler hot water questions
Do you do hot water repairs in Gawler East, Hewett and Evanston?
Yes. Craig covers the whole of Gawler for hot water repairs, replacements and new installs, including Gawler East, Gawler South, Gawler Belt, Willaston, Evanston, Evanston Gardens and Hewett.
Can you come out after hours if we have no hot water?
Yes. No hot water is one of the jobs Craig treats as urgent. Ring 0499 319 297 any time to tell him what has happened and check when he can get there.
My gas hot water won’t light. Can you fix it?
Usually, yes. Pilot and ignition faults are common repairs on gas units. Craig is a licensed gas fitter (LIC PGE341299), so the gas side of the job is covered too.
Can you swap my electric hot water for a heat pump?
Yes. Craig installs heat pump systems and will check where the unit can sit and what pipework needs to change before giving you a price.
How do I get a quote for a new hot water system in Gawler?
Email the make and model of your old unit, with a photo if you can, to hello@piperplumbing.au, or use the quote form. If you have no hot water or a leaking tank, ring 0499 319 297 instead.
How far is Gawler from your base?
Around 20 minutes. Our base is in Williamstown SA 5351, about 19 km east of Gawler.
More around Gawler
Nearby towns
Same plumber, same number- Plumber Gawler Drains, kitchens, gas and general plumbing across Gawler and its suburbs.
- Roseworthy and Concordia North of Gawler, on the road to Freeling.
- Cockatoo Valley and Sandy Creek Between Gawler and our Williamstown base.
- Lyndoch Up Barossa Valley Way into the valley.
Related services
The jobs we do most- Hot water Repairs and installs across the Barossa Valley.
- Hot water by Barossa town Nuriootpa, Tanunda, Angaston and more.
- Heat pump hot water Swapping an electric tank for a heat pump.
- Gas fitting Gas lines, cooktops, heaters and LPG.
- 24/7 emergency plumber Burst pipes, sewage and no hot water.
- General plumbing Taps, toilets, leaks and low pressure.
- All services Everything Craig does, on one page.
Hot water playing up in Gawler?
Ring Craig on 0499 319 297, or email the make and model of your unit to hello@piperplumbing.au for a quote on a new one.