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Most people would agree that a steady supply of hot water ranks way up there in terms of your most important plumbing needs.
And should something go wrong with your current system…well, let’s just say you that you want action, and you want it now!
To improve the water and energy efficiency of Queensland homes, electric resistance hot water systems are being phased-out under new sustainable housing laws introduced by the Queensland Government. Since 1 January 2010, owners of existing houses situated in natural gas reticulated areas must have a greenhouse-efficient hot water system installed (i.e. gas, solar or heat pump) when their existing electric system requires replacement.
Around 27% of electricity used in the average Queensland household is for heating water, making hot water systems one of the highest single energy users and greenhouse gas contributors in the home.
Replacing an electric hot water system with a greenhouse efficient system is one of the most effective ways to save money on your energy bill. Most greenhouse efficient hot water systems generally have lower running costs than standard electric systems. Electric hot water systems are being phased out all over Australia. In fact electric hot water systems were banned on all new houses and town houses built in Queensland from 1 March 2006.
Whywaits specialist hot water technicians are experts in maintaining your existing electric hot water systems and ensuring a new replacement system meets current Queensland laws. That’s just one more reason to count on Whywait Plumbing as your Gold Coast plumbers.
Scheduled maintenance of your hot water system in accordance with manufactuers recommendations is a priority at Whywait. Most systems installed in Australia since 1972 are pressurised units which create steam in a sealed tank with most tanks expanding as the water heats. This can in certain situations if a relief valve is defective or a faulty thermostat occurs create a situation where steam is generated inside the tank to the point where it can only expand in one direction. If you want to see what could happen inside your home view this video from the Mythbusters television series http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekEHfihiNz4
We take pride in our ability to make immediate changes for the better, and in the number of hot water solutions we bring to the table, including:
- Repairs…all brands, gas and electric, including Aquamax, Rheem, Bosch, Dux, Saxon, Vulcan, Braemar, Beasley, Econoboil, Edwards, Hydroboil, Lazer, Pyrox, Quantum, Raypak, Rinnai, Solitaire, Stiebel Eltron, Zip and Solarhart;
- On-demand hot water - so you don’t have to wait for the water to heat up;
- Pressure reduction valves – to keep water pressure from exceeding a pre-set limit…that protects the unit and connecting pipes from leaking or bursting;
- Lifetime Warranty…contact Whywait for our comprehensive service and inspection of your hot water system and, once completed, you’ll receive a lifetime warranty on your tank – a Whywait exclusive – covering parts and labour.
When the need arises, we also can install a new state-of-the-art system, gas or electric. At Whywait, we most often recommend and install Dux water heaters...known throughout Australia for outstanding performance, energy efficiency, and years of reliable use.
What’s more, we have different size tanks so we can help you enjoy the amount of hot water you need, without running out, for your family’s current and future needs.
The average lifespan of a water heater is 10-12 years. So if yours hasn’t been serviced in a while, today’s a great day to contact Whywait Plumbing Services…where we address your hot water needs for today and tomorrow.
Gold Coast & Tweed: (07) 5580 4311
Logan & Brisbane: (07) 3801 3243
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