Unlocking A Hot Water Issue, Saving the Homeowner $1000’s

At Quintessential Plumbing we understand hot water is a priority and we will do everything to get it back working at 100% capacity again. If you love having hot showers, you know what it feels like for the hot water to run out, especially in the mornings. This homeowner in Wolli Creek was struggling to gain the perfect hot water temperature in the shower area and called Quintessential Plumbing team to assist with the hot water temperature.

Our licensed and insured hot water plumber attended the Wolli Creek apartment on the same day and investigated that the hot water issue was coming from the pipe connections, they were installed not to comply with Australian standards and if the hose burst could cause severe floods in the home and not be covered under warranty.

Quintessential Plumbing team were honest and upfront with the current hot water issue and advised the following implications. Our homeowner in Wolli creek was very pleased with the professionalism towards hot water and how they offered a solution to have it fixed.

Implications of faulty hot water installations :

• Not compliant with Australian standards 
• Home insurance won’t cover faulty installations 
• Potential ability to flood own apartment and home underneath 
• Licensed plumber did not sign off on workmanship
• No warranty offered

Quintessential hot water team completed the following hot water services and repairs:

• Installing the new hot water tempering valve by a licensed plumber, at Quintessential Plumbing were ensure all aspects of the installation comply with the AS/NZS 3500, codes of hot water practice and local Sydney regulations
• Prior to the installation the system is checked to ensure that the system operating conditions fall with recommended operating range and we verify supply temperatures, supply pressures and risk assessment.
• Installation of a new tempering valve. This is used to regulate the hot water temperature of mixed hot and cold water when variations occur. All hot water systems in Sydney must have a tempering valve installed to the Australian hot water standards.
• The hot water plumber cleaned and removed any debris which may affect the performance and the warranty, as failure to remove this may defect the hot warranty on the tempering valve.
• Upon completion of the hot water tempering valve installation, the valve was tested and commissioned in accordance with AS 4032.3

Need Help With Your Hot Water?

Nothing beats the feeling of a steaming hot shower in the morning. So when your water runs cold and you need urgent hot water repairs in Sydney, the Quintessential hot water team are ready to help! We are your local hot water experts, with all the leading brands such as Rinnai, Rheem and Dux.

Here’s what to do next if you would like your hot water fixed……We help homeowners like you repair, maintain and solve hot water problems all over Sydney. We are open about sharing hot water tips, tricks and offering the latest technology to have the hot water long lasting.

Click here to arrange an appointment with our hot water team! If you have an emergency or general hot water question, give us a call or fill in the form and we will get back to you on the same day. Quintessential Plumbing pride themselves on fixed pricing solutions, no surprises when the installation is complete, lifetime workmanship warranty, any issues we will come back from free and licensed and insured hot water plumbers who are committed to delivering you the best solution for your home and family needs.