How My Water Should Be
Water coming out of the tap too hot can be quite dangerous, especially if you’ve got young children.
HOT WATER SYSTEMS
RENEW & REPLACE YOUR HOT WATER CYLINDERS WITH THE BEST IN THE BAY
Specialists in Hot Water Cylinder installation, maintenance & repairs
Hot Water Cylinders are an essential for any home. It is important to keep hot water cylinders working properly to save money and ensure you have hot water for those cold winter months.Â
Issues with Electric Hot Water Cylinders can be electrical or plumbing related. Reading our guide about loss of hot water can help you understand what’s going on and who to call.
It might be that your Hot Water Cylinder only needs minor maintenance to get back to working 100%. If it’s too old, however, it might need replacing. Or maybe your family could benefit with an upgrade from low pressure to mains pressure.
JT Plumbing will help you find the best solution to your plumbing problems. We install and repair a range of hot water systems, including Electric Hot Water Cylinders and Hot Water Heat Pumps.
Our team of maintenance plumbers can troubleshoot common problems or schedule a visit. Whatever hot water system you would like to install, we are here to help. If you are not sure, we will advise you of your best options.
For more information, or to discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch today!
Our team of Hot Water Cylinder experts can offer a full diagnosis of your system to determine if repair, renewal or replacement is needed.
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Installation
For expert hot water cylinder or hot water heat pump installation in Tauranga or the Bay of Plenty, you’re in the right place.
JT Plumbing have decades of experience with all kinds of homes, hot water cylinders and hot water heat pumps.
We can advise you on the best system for your budget and needs. Whether it’s a like-for-like replacement, a retrofit with newer technology or a complete relocation of your hot water system, JT Plumbing will provide expert guidance and outstanding installation service.
Maintenance
Hot water cylinders and hot water heat pumps need essential periodic maintenance.
Over time, sediment and ‘hard water’ take their toll on pipes and hot water cylinders. Build-up can cause malfunctions and failure of elements, valves and circulation. Normal wear & tear can eventually cause failures too. Only with regular servicing can you prevent major issues.
For uninterrupted supply of hot water, it is recommended to have your system checked, flushed and maintained by a Master Plumber every few years. Book a complete service of your home’s hot water system with JT Plumbing today.
Repairs
Hot water system repairs are naturally a large part of our everyday work as Master Plumbers. Having so much experience, we are familiar with all the common failure modes of hot water cylinders and hot water heat pumps.
Chances are that if we need to repair it, we’ve seen the issue before. Rest assured that with JT Plumbing you’re in safe hands.
If you think there’s something wrong with your hot water system, be sure to get in touch right away. The consequences of a ruptured cylinder or leaking pipe can be disastrous.
Frequently asked questions
It’s very important that your hot water cylinder is set at the right temperature! A little too hot and your hot water can cause serious burns within seconds. A little too cold and you risk growing dangerous Legionella bacteria in your hot water cylinder. Read more on our post about the subject.
It depends on how your hot water cylinder is behaving. You can often get an idea of what the issue might be from a few simple signs. We’ve written a post about diagnosing the loss of hot water, and you can read it here.
A modern hot water cylinder with insulated pipes can be far more efficient and less costly to run than an older unit. The most efficient kind of hot water heater is a hot water heat pump, which produces more heat energy than the electricity that it uses! There are more simple ways to save money on hot water, and you can read about them here.
Hot water technology has advanced a lot over the past few decades. Unfortunately, if your shower pressure has always been lacking then it’s likely that your hot water cylinder uses old technology. There’s definitely a solution to the problem though: an upgrade! Be sure to read our post about low pressure vs high pressure hot water cylinders.
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