Repairs, Service & Installations

Repair and Service of Existing Hot Water System. Does your hot water service need repairing? We can help with the repair of your hot water system in on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. If it is not running efficiently, it will be costing you money. Have an experienced professional plumber from Plumbing Maintenance Solutions check out your hot water service and advise you on how to have it running more efficiently.

Do you need a new hot water system? Plumbing Maintenance Solutions specialises in supply and installation of a range of hot water services including:

• Hot Water System Supply & Installation of New Hot Water System
• Aquamax
• Dux
• Rheem
• Rinnai

Let our experienced, professional representative advise you on the most suitable hot water system for you.

Extended The LIfe of Your Heater

How Can You Make The Hot Water Unit Last Longer?

Every Enamel (glass) lined mains pressure hot water tank is fitted with either one or two Sacrificial Anodes, which protect the tank from corrosion. Unfortunately sacrificial anodes do not last much longer than the standard warranty period of the tank, which is 5 years. We recommend that they are checked and replaced every 3-4 years to ensure the maximum life of your tank. In addition we recommend that your tank should be drained and flushed every 5 years.

Seven Very Good Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Anode and TPR Valve Every 3-5 Years.

1. Your hot water tank will last years longer.
2. You will save money $$$ by making the tank last up to 3 times longer (this will depend on water quality and regular servicing of your unit).
3. You will save on the inconvenience and the hassle of frequent hot water replacements.
4. You will save $$$ on electricity or gas when your tank is operating correctly.
5. You will be helping the environment, (less tank replacements, less disposal at our ever diminishing rubbish dumps).
6. You will not be wasting valuable resources (electricity, gas & water).
7. Your hot water will be much cleaner for showers, dish washing and the laundry.

Why call Plumbing Maintenance Solutions

You Will Get Unbeatable Guarantees
There is no other Plumbing & Hot Water Company that can give you a life time installation guarantee on new tanks plus a 3 year guarantee on labour and all working parts. We even guarantee that if your tank leaks from corrosion within 3 years of fitting a new anode you will get a full refund plus we will fit your new tank labour free.

You Will Get Unbeatable Service
If you call Plumbing Maintenance Solutions between 7am and 9am any day of the week we will guarantee to have your hot water problem fixed within 24hrs, we also guarantee that if any competitor can better our price with an identical service we will pay you $50 cash (excluding weekends and all public holidays).

Thermostat/over Temperature Cut Out Device

This is another very important device, as it controls the temperature (60 - 70C) and will also cut off the electricity supply to the element through its over-temperature cut out, if it senses a very high (90c) temperature.

The thermostat labours hard, switching on and off thousands of times over a few years, and needs to be checked for performance at least every 5 years.

Imagine the scenario. The Thermostat has failed, your tank is reaching boiling point, and the Temperature Relief Valve is not functioning!!! Please get it checked.

GAS Hot Water units also have a THERMOSTAT, but it's a bit more high tech than its electrical cousin. Mainly because it's controlling the temperature, as well as the gas flow, and will also shut itself down if there is an over temperature or gas flow problem; this device also works extremely hard over the years.

Hot Water - Ruptured & Leaking Tank

A hot water tank will usually last about 6 - 10 years before it decides to rupture or leak. The main cause is that the cylinder walls have corroded from rust. Ask us about rust protection by replacing the sacrificial anode. They can also rupture due to a faulty safety valve. We can check your valve free of charge.

If your tank has sprung a leak you will need to turn off the water pressure quickly to prevent water damage to your property. The main shut off valve for your hot water tank is usually found at the bottom left or right side of your yank. It will either be a black round knob or a tap handle similar to your garden tap handle. To turn this valve off simply turn it in a clockwise direction until the water stops flowing. Next release any pressure remaining in the tank by activating the Safety Valve located near the top side of your tank.

If the system is electric you could turn off the hot water switch at the board but it is not necessary. As in a situation where you cannot get your tank replaced straight away, you can simply leave the power on to heat water remaining in the tank and use it for washing & showers by turning the water pressure back on just for the duration of showering & turn it back off when finished. If the system is gas don't worry about shutting down the gas supply as it will normally shut itself down once the burner becomes wet. Unfortunately with gas units you can't get any emergency hot water except whatever is remaining in the tank due to the burner being wet.

Water Heater Saver

While you wait for your hot water thousands of litres are poured down the drain. From the time the hot water tap is turned on, to the time the hot water arrives, thousands of litres are poured down the drain. Chili Pepper eliminates this water wastage by re-circulating what would be wasted water back through existing pipes.

Chili Pepper Benefits

1. Outstanding water savings
2. Chili Pepper can cut the waiting time for hot water i half
3. Reduced sewerage output
4. Reduced time waiting for hot water
5. Easily installed and connects to existing plumbing fixtures

Chili Pepper Features

1. Is easily and connects to existing plumbing
2. No need for expensive pipe work to be added
3. Is economical to purchase and install making it one of the most cost effective water conservation devices o the market
4. Automatically stops when hot water is available
5. Will not activate if hot water is available
6. Will shut off if over heated water is sensed
7. Will only run for a maximum of four minutes, eliminating risk of pump damage in the event that hot water is not available
8. Pump will only run on demand, minimising energy costs
9. Adjustable shut off temperature