Hot water Barossa Valley & Gawler
Gas, electric, heat pump and solar hot water. Craig repairs what's worth fixing and puts in a new system when it's time.
No hot water at all? Ring 0499 319 297.
Systems Craig installs
The four types Craig fits most often. The photos are from his own jobs.
Gas storage
A tank of hot water ready to go that heats back up quickly. A simple swap when the old one gives out.
Gas continuous flow
Heats water as you use it, so a busy house doesn't run out. It hangs on the wall, which frees up space too.
Electric and smart electric
The easy choice where there's no gas. Smart models can heat on off-peak power or your own solar.
Heat pump
Draws warmth from the air to heat the tank, and uses far less power than a standard electric unit.
“He did a great job at installing our new hot water unit and the whole process was hassle free.”
Repair or replace?
Plenty of hot water problems come down to one part. This is roughly how Craig decides.
Worth repairing
Usually a single part- A dripping or stuck relief valve. Common, and usually a cheap part.
- A thermostat or element gone on an electric unit.
- A pilot light that won't stay lit, or ignition trouble on a gas unit.
- Water too hot or too cold at the taps. Often the tempering valve.
- A younger system having its first problem.
Time to replace
When repairs stop making sense- The tank itself is leaking. Once a cylinder rusts through it can't be patched.
- The same old unit keeps breaking down. That repair money is better put towards a new one.
- You run out every day. The system is too small for the household now.
- Rusty or discoloured hot water coming from an older tank.
Either way, you'll know the price before any work starts.
No hot water at all? Ring Craig on 0499 319 297.
Hot water questions
My hot water's stopped. What should I check first?
On an electric unit, check the switchboard for a tripped circuit. On gas, check whether the pilot light is out. If it's leaking or still not working, ring Craig and tell him what you can see.
Which system suits my house?
It comes down to whether you've got gas, how many people live there, whether there's solar on the roof, and your budget. Craig will explain the options and price them.
Can you install gas hot water?
Yes. Craig is a licensed gas fitter (LIC PGE341299), so the gas, the water and the compliance certificate are all done by him.
Can you come out after hours?
Yes. No hot water is one of the jobs Craig treats as urgent, so ring 0499 319 297 any time.
Where we work
Hot water repairs and new systems across the Barossa Valley, Gawler and out to Mount Pleasant.
Further out? Ring 0499 319 297.
All service areas
Hot water playing up?
Ring Craig on 0499 319 297. For a quote on a new system, email the make and model of your old one to hello@piperplumbing.au, with a photo if you can.