About hot water in Battery Hill
Battery Hill is a small established suburb on the rise behind Moffat Beach and Dicky Beach, where most homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s.
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.
A recent hot water job in Battery Hill
Under-house hot water replacement in Battery Hill
The existing hot water system at this Battery Hill home had failed, and it was more than 10 years old. With a tank that old, another repair would probably only have bought a short extension, so replacing it was the better-value option.
The replacement electric storage system sits on a new concrete base under the house. We fitted new valves, a tempering valve, insulated hot and cold lines and a copper relief drain running along the base to the outside.
Once the new system was running, we tested it at the taps, removed the old unit and lodged the compliance with the QBCC. The homeowner is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
Hot water services in Battery Hill
We handle hot water replacement, repairs, urgent call-outs and servicing in Battery Hill, 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 Battery Hill 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 Battery Hill
Do you service Battery Hill, and is there a call-out fee?
Yes. We cover Battery Hill 4551, along with neighbouring Aroona, Dicky Beach and Currimundi. 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 Battery Hill home need?
It depends mostly on how many people live in the home and how many bathrooms run at once. As a rough guide, a family of three or four usually needs about a 250 litre electric or heat pump tank, or a continuous flow unit of around 20 to 26 litres a minute. Smaller households of one or two people usually do well with a 125 to 160 litre electric tank, a compact heat pump, or a continuous flow unit of around 16 to 20 litres a minute. 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 Battery Hill?
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 Battery Hill recently?
Yes. Our most recent job in Battery Hill was a under-house hot water replacement. 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 Battery Hill?
New hot water systems in Battery Hill start from $1,700 supply and install. The price depends mainly on the system you choose. For Battery Hill homes we also allow for whether it's a like-for-like swap or a change of system type. 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. Pricing in Battery Hill is the same as in neighbouring Aroona and Dicky Beach: there's no travel surcharge anywhere we cover.
Figures in these answers are from the 2021 Census, via Landchecker. Sizes are a rough guide; we confirm the right system when we quote.