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Hot water systems.
When an electric hot water system fails it's usually the element or the thermostat, and both are repairable. When the tank goes, it's a replacement, and the new unit needs to be connected on its own circuit and certified. Kayden does both, and works in with your plumber on replacements.
In short
Hot water electrical work covers replacing failed elements and thermostats on electric storage systems and connecting new storage, instantaneous and heat pump units on their own circuit. We do it across Dungog, Gresford and the Hunter.
- Licence
- NSW 403289C
- Based
- Dungog
- Quotes
- Free, price agreed first
- Certificate
- Lodged for every job
Heat pump hot water systems are increasingly common on properties with solar or high power bills. They're still an electrical connection and the same rules apply.
What the job involves
- Element and thermostat replacement on storage systems
- Connection of new storage, instantaneous and heat pump units
- A dedicated circuit and isolator where one doesn't exist
- Off-peak or controlled-load connection where the meter supports it
- Fault finding on systems that trip or run cold
When you need it
- No hot water, or hot water that doesn't last
- The safety switch trips when the hot water comes on
- A new unit that needs connecting
What changes the price
- Repair versus replacement
- Whether a dedicated circuit already exists
- Distance from the board to the unit
What NSW requires
- Hot water units need their own circuit with an isolator at the unit
- Element and thermostat work must be done by a licensed electrician in NSW
- A Certificate of Compliance is lodged for connections
What Kayden needs from you to quote
- A photo of the unit's rating plate and of the switchboard
- Whether it's a repair or you're replacing the system
Questions about hot water systems
Why has my electric hot water gone cold?
Usually a failed element or thermostat, or a tripped safety switch or fuse. All three are fixable. If the tank itself is leaking, it's a replacement.
Do you replace the whole system?
Kayden does the electrical side: the circuit, the isolator and the connection. Tank replacements are usually done with a plumber, and Kayden works in with yours.
Can a heat pump hot water system use my existing circuit?
Often, but not always. It depends on the unit's rating and the existing circuit. A photo of the unit's rating plate and your switchboard lets Kayden check.
Where Kayden does this
Hot water systems across the district
Based in Dungog and working across these places. If you’re between them, or further out, call and ask.
Get in touch
Request a free quote
Tell Kayden what needs doing and where. He’ll call or text you back to talk it through. No obligation.
- 0418 282 806Quickest. Just call
- Text a photoBoard, shed or the problem. Same number
- aeleccontract@outlook.comPlans and paperwork
- 7am to 5pm. After-hours and emergency calls by phone.
Need an electrician in the Hunter?
One call to Kayden and it’s sorted. Licensed, insured and local to Dungog.
Or text a photo of the job to 0418 282 806.