Repairs, replacements, and new installations – serving the Gold Coast since 1976.
✅ Repair today (no hot water, leaking, tripping power).
✅ Replace today (old unit, rust, repeat valve failures).
✅ Upgrade for lower bills (heat pump, solar, off-peak).
🚨 Need Hot Water Repairs Fast? Call (07) 5580 4311 to book a service call from the Hot Water Systems Gold Coast specialists!
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✅ No hot water feels awful, and it never happens at a good time. If your hot water unit is leaking, cold, or tripping power, call now.
✅ We’ll diagnose it quickly, then provide you with clear options and fixed pricing. No pressure. No guessing. Just the safest, most sensible fix for your home.
✅ We repair, replace, and install electric, instantaneous, solar, and heat pump systems.
✅ We service the Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine – and we turn up ready.
✅ You’ll get your shower back. That’s the goal.
No hot water feels awful. And that’s when people get caught.
Those unbelievably low “like-for-like” prices often hide the real cost. They often exclude mandatory safety upgrades and legal compliance work. That can put your home at risk. Then it hits your wallet later.
Whywait Plumbing never plays pricing games: You get honest, all-inclusive pricing upfront. No tricks. No shortcuts – just safe, legal, reliable hot water.
Cheaper than cheap online pricing: If the quoted price sounds too good to be true, ask what’s excluded. That’s where the “like-for-like scam” lives. This is the pricing tactic the ACCC consumer regulators warn about. It’s “drip pricing”. Part price first, real price later.
Now scroll the price guide below: Everything is supplied and installed, including all necessary compliance requirements. If you want help choosing, call us, and we’ll point you to the right option fast.
As we like to say: “Choose Whywait, and consider it done.”
❌ Temperature control safety (anti-scald protection).
❌ Legally required valves and compliant pipework.
❌ Electrical isolation or upgrades, when needed.
❌ Safe discharge pipework and correct termination.
❌ Removal and legal disposal of the old unit.
❌ Commissioning, testing, and paperwork.
In Queensland, temperature control devices are legally required in most situations. That’s safety. That’s compliance. Not an optional “extra”.
Gold Coast Hot Water System Price Catalogue
Scroll the options below, and you’ll see real, supplied-and-installed pricing. No mystery numbers.
Prices are current as of 10 January 2026.
Not sure what to choose? Call us now. We’ll ask a few quick questions and steer you to the safest, best-value option for your home.
Quoted price notes
Prices include standard external installation (and internal installation for instant electric systems). Indoor storage units or non-standard work may need extra parts and labour. We confirm any extras upfront, before work begins. No surprises, and no pricing games.
We provide a wide range of electric hot water systems.
All hot water system installations by Whywait Plumbing comply with QBCC compliance standards. Every installation includes:
✅ 15mm copper pipe, brass fittings & Kempress press fittings
✅ Polyslab support base
✅ Cold water non-return valve
✅ Cold water expansion valve
✅ Hot water relief valve
✅ Cold water isolation valve
✅ Cold water pressure limiting valve
✅ Tempering valve
✅ Pipework insulation where required
✅ Official QBCC Form 4 Compliance Certificate
We never cut corners. You get a fully compliant, professionally installed system every time.
Want continuous hot water but don’t have a gas connection? Our electric instant gas hot water systems are what you’re looking for.
All hot water system installations by Whywait Plumbing comply with QBCC compliance standards. Every installation includes:
✅ 15mm copper pipe, brass fittings & Kempress press fittings
✅ Cold water pressure limiting valve
✅ Connection to the existing electrical connection only
✅ Cold water isolation valve
✅ 50℃ preset tempered hot water
✅ Pipework insulation where required
✅ Official Queensland Government QBCC Form 4 compliance certificate
We never cut corners. You get a fully compliant, professionally installed system every time.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your power bills? Our heat pump hot water systems are the perfect solution for you!
All hot water system installations by Whywait Plumbing comply with QBCC compliance standards. Every installation includes:
✅ 15mm copper pipe, brass fittings & Kempress press fittings
✅ Polyslab support base
✅ Cold water non-return valve
✅ Cold water expansion valve
✅ Hot water relief valve
✅ Cold water isolation valve
✅ Cold water pressure limiting valve
✅ Tempering valve
✅ Pipework insulation where required
✅ Official QBCC Form 4 Compliance Certificate
We don’t cut corners—ever. You get a fully compliant, professionally installed system every time.
These conditions apply to all hot water system pricing on this page. They protect your home. They also protect you from “cheap quote” surprises.
✅ Residential pricing only: Prices listed are for domestic installations only. Commercial sites often need extra compliance work. We’ll quote commercial jobs separately.
✅ Installation Assumptions: Prices are based on the assumption that the new hot water system is installed in the exact location and is comparable in size and type to the previous system. All installations are performed to meet current standards, including AS/NZS 3500.4:2025 Heated Water Services and the Plumbing & Drainage Act 2018 (QLD).
✅ Electrical services must already be safe and compliant: The existing electrical infrastructure must meet current legal standards. If upgrades are required for safety or compliance, additional charges will apply. We’ll explain why. We’ll determine the price before work begins. No surprises.
✅ Tempering valve safety requirement: Tempering valves are mandatory on all replacement hot water system installations to ensure safe water temperatures.
✅ Relief and expansion valve drainage compliance: As required by QBCC and AS/NZS 3500, all installations must include relief and cold water expansion valves. Hot water safety valves must drain to an approved discharge point. We don’t run valve drains onto the ground as a “quick fix”. That’s messy, unsafe, and often non-compliant.
We do it properly, every time. (You’ll see this shown in QBCC guidance for electric hot water installs.)
✅ Power point installation for instantaneous systems: Some instantaneous systems need a nearby power point. If one is required, we’ll tell you straight away. We can arrange a licensed electrician where needed. You’ll get the cost before anything happens.
✅ Outdoor installations assumptions: Catalogue pricing is based on standard external installation. Instant electric systems may be installed internally in standard conditions. Indoor storage units, tight access, or non-standard work can add cost. We’ll flag every extra before we start. Always.
Electrical work must comply with the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2023), including any applicable amendments.
✅ The unit is relocated.
✅ The electrical load changes (for example, a larger element).
✅ Existing wiring or protection is non-compliant.
✅ An RCD (safety switch).
✅ A compliant weatherproof isolator, located correctly.
✅ Our restricted electrical licence only covers disconnecting and reconnecting the heater. We don’t install new fixed wiring devices under that licence.
✅ If upgrades are required, we will advise you. We can also arrange a licensed electrician to complete the work.
✅ Budget $250–$950 for common electrical upgrades.
✅ If wiring is unsafe, it must be corrected before power-on.
✅ That can add cost, and we’ll talk you through it.
Need straight answers fast? Call 07 5580 4311. We’ll guide you, no jargon, no pressure.
No hot water feels miserable. Cold showers, stressed mornings, cranky kids. It’s a lot.
At Whywait Plumbing, we’re trusted hot water repair specialists across the Gold Coast.
We’ve been serving our clients since 1976, and we take your comfort seriously.
🚨 Priority, same-day help (when available) to get your hot water back up and running fast. After all, everyone deserves a hot shower when they come home!
⚡ We’ve got you covered. We repair heat pumps, instantaneous hot water systems, electric hot water systems, and solar hot water systems.
🛠 With our team of licensed plumbers, you can be confident in our ability to handle all your hot water system needs.
👨👩👧👦 We can repair, replace, install, inspect, and service all systems, ensuring that your hot water is in safe hands.
📅 Need a replacement or upgrade? Depending on your chosen system, we can replace your old system the same day, providing you with a quick and hassle-free solution.
You shouldn’t have to “hope” your hot water works.
You should be able to trust it. Every day. Even on the worst mornings.
✔ Trusted across the Gold Coast
You’ll spot Whywait service tags on thousands of tanks in local homes and businesses. That kind of trust is earned, job by job.
✔ Reliable hot water solutions
We focus on safe repairs and compliant installations, so you’re not left without hot water again next week. Or next month.
✔ We help your system last longer
We don’t just fix the problem and disappear. We can service and maintain your system to reduce breakdowns and extend its life.
When you choose Whywait Plumbing, you’re selecting a team that prioritises your needs.
Clear advice. Upfront pricing. Work done properly.
Call now, and we’ll help you choose the right fix or replacement, fast.
Choose Whywait, and consider it done.
If your unit is leaking, cold, or malfunctioning, call us now.
We’ll diagnose it quickly, explain your options clearly, and quote upfront.
Book your hot water repair or installation today, and consider it done.
Got something different? Call us anyway.
If possible, please tell us the brand and the number of litres (or send a photo of the data plate).
When your hot water system fails, it disrupts everything. Morning routines. Work. Sleep.
Whywait Plumbing is here to repair, service, and replace your system fast. With priority same-day help when available, including weekends and after-hours.
Because everyone deserves a proper hot shower. Honestly.
No hot water, low pressure, lukewarm water, strange noises, leaks. We’ll diagnose it quickly and restore your comfort.
If your system needs to be replaced, we’ll aim to install a new unit on the same day, depending on stock availability and site access.
If your preferred unit isn’t available, we’ll discuss safe alternatives with you. In some cases, we can set up a temporary solution to ensure you’re not without hot water.
Our licensed plumbers (and electricians, when required) can assist with urgent hot water problems outside standard hours.
You’ll get clear options to suit your budget, with pricing explained before we start. No surprises. No pricing games.
Rheem, Vulcan, Rinnai, Bosch, AquaMax, Thermann, Saxon, Dux, Solahart, and Edwards.
Not sure what brand you have? Tell us the litres, or send a photo of the data plate, and we’ll guide you fast.
🚨 Call Whywait Plumbing now. If you’ve got no hot water, a leak, or a system fault, we’ll help fast.
You’ll speak to a real person, get clear options, and upfront pricing before work begins.
We supply and install electric, continuous flow, solar, and heat pump hot water systems. Each has advantages depending on your water usage, budget, and property setup.
Depending on the availability of your chosen unit, we can offer same-day installation across the Gold Coast, but in most cases, we aim for replacement by the next day. We stock a wide range of units to restore your hot water quickly.
Yes. We supply, install, and fully commission your new system to meet AS3500 Plumbing Standards and Council regulations—including all required valves and Form 4 certification with the QBCC.
We normally do the following:
And for your peace of mind we submit a QBCC Form 4 compliance certificate and pay all the fees.
Prices vary depending on system type, size, and your current plumbing setup. Call us, and we’ll help you choose the best option and provide a detailed, fixed quote.
Yes. All installations meet the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 and current AS3500 Plumbing Standards—including mandatory tempering valves, expansion controls, and compliant overflow discharge.
Key valves (TPR, tempering, pressure-limiting) should be replaced every 5 years. The TPR valve should be manually lifted every 6 months, and the sacrificial anode should be checked between years 5 and 7, depending on water quality.
Yes! We provide 24/7 emergency service across the Gold Coast with rapid diagnostics and immediate repairs or replacements where needed.
We’ve been helping Gold Coast families since 1976. We only use our employees who are all licensed plumbers, no subcontractors, and honest advice. We don’t just install hot water systems—we help you make the right long-term choice.
Servicing Gold Coast, Tweed & Tamborine.
We answer your call 24/7. You won’t get a call centre or an answering service when you call us. Speak to a plumber 24/7.
Posted on Donna CushenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t have been happier, prompt service and great advice . I can highly recommend them !Posted on David LinnegarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the initial contact to the plumbers getting out on site the whole process to fix a leak on the propoerty side of the water meter was A plus. Gary was brilliant in answering the multitude of questions via email I sent before we got the visit locked in. Lachy and Ben arrived on site exactly when we were told they would and identified the location of the leak and had it fixed super fast. They even answered questions for me about other works I wanted done to the house so will be reaching out again in the very near future to get the guttering on the whole house replaced. Highly recommend the team!Posted on Ben JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is a nice change to deal with a trade group that charges fairly, turns up when they’re supposed to and provides good advice and high quality workmanship. We had a new filter tap, replacement Insinkerator and replacement gas cooktop supplied and installed and we're very happy with the products and the installation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Whywait for your plumbing/gas fitting requirements.Posted on Scott GCTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot fault the service provided by Gary from Whywait Plumbing Services. He responded early on a Sunday morning to an urgent request to fix a broken tap (which turned out to be quite a complicated repair job) and worked on it until it was completely fixed. I'm extremely grateful for Gary's professionalism and expertise and wouldn't consider calling anyone else. Thank you, Gary!!Posted on Robert HurlockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good friendly service, did a great job thanksPosted on Keli MagermanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gary from Why Wait Plumbing completed my Water Efficiency Certificate. From the booking to the completion of the service I was very happy with everything that was provided. I was kept up to date via email and phone. And have them booked out again at our new home to install fridge plumbing. I would not hesitate in referring Why Wait Plumbing. Gary was so friendly and efficient! Thanks Again! And see you next week! ✌🏽
Queensland QBCC Plumbing Licence 78167
New South Wales DFT Plumbing Licence 226900C