About hot water in Aroona
Aroona is an established suburb inland from Currimundi, mostly single-level family homes.
If your home still has an older electric storage tank in the laundry, under the house or outside, and it's 10 to 15 years old, a leak from the base or a relief valve that won't stop running usually means it's due for replacement. Many tanks of this age run on an off-peak tariff, which a like-for-like replacement can keep.
Recent hot water work in Aroona
Rheem hot water system replacement in Aroona
This Aroona homeowner called us when their hot water system failed. The unit was more than 10 years old. We talked through repairing versus replacing, and with a system past 10 years old, replacement was the clear recommendation.
The new Rheem electric storage system was installed beside the house with insulated pipework from the top connection, new valves and a copper relief drain into the floor waste.
The old unit was removed, the new system was tested at the taps, and the compliance paperwork was lodged with the QBCC. Like every install we do, it's covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
Electric hot water replacement at a modern home in Aroona
When the old hot water system at this Aroona property stopped working, it had already passed the 10-year mark. At that age a repair rarely makes sense, because the tank itself is near the end of its life, so we recommended a replacement rather than spending money on parts.
We installed the replacement electric storage system on a new base beside the house, with insulated lines, new valves and a copper relief drain running straight down to the floor waste.
We took the old system away, checked the temperature at the taps and lodged the QBCC compliance. The work is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
Hot water services in Aroona
We handle hot water replacement, repairs, urgent call-outs and servicing in Aroona, with a fixed price before any work starts.
- Hot water replacementLike-for-like changeovers, often the same day, or an upgrade to heat pump, solar or gas. Old unit removed and compliance lodged.
- Hot water repairsNo hot water, lukewarm water, a dripping relief valve or an error code. Diagnosed on site and fixed at a price agreed first.
- Emergency hot waterNo hot water or a tank leaking now. Fast response, with same-day replacement on most systems.
- Servicing and maintenanceInspections, valve and anode checks, and maintenance that helps your system last longer.
Systems to consider: A like-for-like electric tank is the quickest and lowest-cost swap. If you have solar panels or want lower running costs, it's worth comparing a heat pump at the same time. Compare electric hot water, heat pump hot water, gas hot water, or read which system suits a Sunshine Coast home.
Common hot water problems and what they mean
Every property is different, but these faults are common in established homes, depending on the system's age, where it's installed and the water supply.
- Water leaking from the base of the tankCommon once an electric tank passes 10 years. The tank needs replacing.
- No hot water and the power keeps trippingUsually a failed element. Leave the switch off and call us.
- Hot water runs out sooner than it used toOften a failed element or thermostat on an ageing electric tank.
No hot water in Aroona right now?
Check these first. They can save you a call-out.
Electric system?
Check the hot water circuit or safety switch at the switchboard hasn't tripped. If it trips again, leave it off.
Gas system?
Check the gas is on at the meter, or that the LPG bottle isn't empty.
Leaking or burst?
Turn off the cold water valve going into the unit, then turn off its power or gas.
Hot water questions from Aroona
Do you service Aroona, and is there a call-out fee?
Yes. We cover Aroona 4551, along with neighbouring Battery Hill, Currimundi and Dicky Beach. There's no call-out fee and no travel surcharge, and you get a fixed price before any work starts. Call 0422 698 311 to check our next available time.
What size hot water system does a typical Aroona home need?
Aroona has a lot of larger homes: about 52% have four or more bedrooms (2021 Census). Households average 2.7 people. As a rough guide, a busy household in a four or five bedroom home usually needs a 315 litre or larger electric or heat pump tank, or a gas continuous flow unit of around 26 litres a minute or more if two showers run at once. Off-peak electric tanks need to be bigger, because they heat only once or twice a day. We confirm the right size when we quote.
Which type of hot water system works best in Aroona?
For the larger homes common in Aroona, a big heat pump or a high-flow gas continuous flow unit keeps up with several bathrooms. Aroona households average 2.7 people (2021 Census), which is the starting point for sizing. A like-for-like electric tank is the quickest and lowest-cost swap. If you have solar panels or want lower running costs, it's worth comparing a heat pump at the same time. Eligible heat pump and solar models also attract STC incentives that reduce the upfront price.
Have you done hot water work in Aroona recently?
Yes. Recent jobs in Aroona include a Rheem hot water system replacement and a electric hot water replacement at a modern home. Each one was tested before we left and covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty. You can see the photos and write-ups on this page.
How much does a new hot water system cost in Aroona?
New hot water systems in Aroona start from $1,700 supply and install. The price depends mainly on the system you choose. For Aroona homes we also allow for the bigger tank or higher-flow unit that larger homes need. You get a fixed price before any work starts, with no call-out fee and no travel surcharge, and every install has our lifetime workmanship warranty. With about 52% of Aroona homes having four or more bedrooms (2021 Census), many need a larger system, which costs more than a standard 250 litre tank.
Figures in these answers are from the 2021 Census, via ABS QuickStats, GDP suburb profile. Sizes are a rough guide; we confirm the right system when we quote.