Hot water in Modbury
For hot water repairs, replacements or new installations in Modbury, call the Modbury line on (08) 7184 0406. Adelaide Hot Water Solutions passes your details to an independent local plumber or gasfitter, who inspects the job and gives you a written price. The quote is free.
Modbury sits in the north-eastern suburbs, in the City of Tea Tree Gully, with the foothills rising to the east. Much of the housing went up from the 1960s through the 1980s, and many of those homes are now on their second or third hot water system. That makes replacement planning one of the most common conversations here.
The homes and their systems
Original 1960s and 70s homes. Solid-brick and brick-veneer houses on generous blocks, often with a gas storage tank on an outside wall near the laundry or an electric tank in the laundry itself. Pipework may be original copper, extended or patched over the years.
1980s homes. Similar layouts, sometimes with solar collectors added later, or an electric tank on a controlled-load tariff. A few of the early solar systems are now well past their best.
Infill townhouses. Newer townhouses built on subdivided blocks tend to have continuous flow gas units on an external wall, or compact heat pumps. Space is tighter, and the position of the next unit needs more thought.
What drives the choice here
Space outside. Most Modbury homes have room for a heat pump or a gas unit on an outside wall, which keeps options open.
Mains gas. Much of the area has mains gas, so gas continuous flow and gas storage are straightforward choices for households already connected. If you are unsure whether your property is connected, look for a gas meter.
The SA rules on electric tanks. If your electric tank has failed, South Australia's water heater requirements may require a heat pump, a suitable gas unit or solar instead. A heat pump is the closest swap for an all-electric home.
Summer heat, cool mornings. The north-east has warm to hot summers and cool winter mornings. Heat pumps cope with both, but setting the unit to heat during the warmer part of the day helps in winter.
Common Modbury jobs
- Gas storage tanks reaching the end of their life, replaced like for like or upgraded to continuous flow.
- Electric tank failures, usually replaced with a heat pump under the SA rules.
- Older solar systems replaced, either with new solar or a heat pump.
- Thermostat, element, thermocouple and valve repairs on units still in good condition.
Before you call
Have the brand and model from the label, the approximate age, the fuel, where the unit sits and what has gone wrong. Photos of the unit and its surroundings help. The Adelaide price guide gives planning ranges, and the comparison guide helps you weigh up the options before the contractor visits.