Urgent repairs / no hot water
We understand the importance of having a working hot water cylinder. We offer a prompt, reliable emergency service. Once on-site we can advise if a repair is an option or if a new cylinder installation is required.
Hot water cylinder tank leaking
If you are experiencing a leaking hot water cylinder, contact us immediately. Often, the leak is a result of leaking valves and pipes connected to the cylinder, which can be quickly and easily fixed. If the cylinder tank itself is leaking, it is likely to require a full replacement.
Electric hot water cylinders replacements & new installations
We offer the full service of new hot water installations and replacements. We install both indoor and outdoor water heaters & cylinders. We can also undertake the plumbing to transition from an indoor cylinder location to outdoors.
Converting from gas to electric water heating
If you have gas supplied hot water and would like to switch to an electric hot water solution we can guide and advise you on your options including infinity electric and indoor and outdoor cylinders.
Electric infinity & continuous flow water heaters
With many homes wanting to save on space or prefer a tankless hot water solution, we can supply and install an electric infinity hot water system. An infinity solution is installed to the exterior of your home saving on indoor space.
Improving hot water shower pressure
We can guide and advise you on a range of options to improve your hot water shower pressure. This includes shower heads, mixers, changing from a header tank to a pressure-reducing valve set up, plus more.
Solar ready hot water heaters
If your home is currently set up with solar panels, or you are intending to proceed with solar energy, we can advise and guide you on suitable cylinder options for your home. We can supply and install your solar hot water heater cylinder as part of our full plumbing service. Our service does not include the setup of the solar panels, pipes, pumps etc.
Hot water heat pumps
Hot water heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to supply reliable hot water for your home. We provide both new installations and retrofits, replacing older systems with modern, cost-effective units. From setup to connection, we manage the entire process, ensuring your hot water heat pump is installed safely and performs at its best. New heat pumps could be connected to your current cylinder.
Experienced plumbing services | Hot water cylinders
25+ years experience
Craig has extensive experience across a wide range of plumbing services. With over 25+ years of hands-on experience and over 550+ new hot water cylinder installations.
300+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Over the years we have built a strong reputation for quality and service. This is demonstrated through our genuine 300+ 5-Star Google reviews from many of our Wellington clients.
Residential & commercial jobs
We supply, install and repair hot water cylinders for both homes and commercial business. Service includes infinity (also known as califont) hot water systems.
All new cylinder installations are supplied with the manufacturer’s warranty and our 1-year workmanship guarantee.
All Rinnai cylinders have a 5 – 10 year warranty, and Rheem provides a 5 – 12 year warranty.
Hot water cylinders | New installations | Maintenance, servicing & repairs
New hot water heater cylinder installations
We supply and install a wide range of hot water cylinders. This includes smaller sized 25 litre cylinders (for specific kitchen sites), through to standard 180 & 250 litre cylinders, and larger family sized 340 litre cylinders. We supply only quality brands, including Rinnai and Rheem.
Depending on your family size and usage requirements, we can guide and advise you on the best solution for your household. This includes:
- High vs low-pressure shower/s.
- Energy efficiency setup options, with regards to shower heads and temperature controls.
- Cylinder location/s and set up. There is now an extensive range of cylinder types and sizes, designed to fit a range of small and large sized spaces. In addition, some models can be installed outside to save space inside the home.
As part of completing our on-site installation, we do a thorough performance test to ensure the water pressure and the system is working optimally. Furthermore, at the time of installation all cylinders are earthquake strapped, and hot water pipes are insulated to improve energy efficiency.
Note: The life expectancy of a new hot water cylinder is approx. 15 years.
Maintenance, servicing & repairs
At Plumb Plumbing of Wellington, we offer a wide range of services around hot water cylinder maintenance, servicing and repairs.
For servicing and repairs, we will initially assess your hot water cylinder set up including connected pipes and valves. If a repair is an option, we can advise you on the best solution.
Our range of services includes:
- Hot water cylinder checks.
- Sacrificial anodes – checking the status of the anode and determining if it needs to be replaced. For those with enamel metal hot water cylinders, it’s important to check and/or replace your sacrificial anode every 3 – 5 years to extend the lifetime of your hot water cylinder.
Testimonials
“Craig came promptly when we had an issue with our shower. Not only did he fix our leaking shower, but he also regulated our water pressure to ensure no problems like that could arise in the future. Thank you for being so kind and professional.”
“My hot water cylinder decided to die on me in the middle of winter. Craig responded quickly, patiently and clearly explained my options, and literally went the extra mile to get everything done on the same day I called. The job was cleanly, thoroughly, and professionally done. Thank you so much.”
“Craig replaced our hot water cylinder which was rusted and leaking. He was able to schedule and complete the job very quickly and did a great job at a good price. Very straightforward dealing with Craig. Highly recommend.”
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Hot Water Services | Regions we service
Experienced plumber | Residential & commercial jobs
Plumb Plumbing is based in Wellington and we service and support customers across the greater Wellington region, Porirua and Lower Hutt.
Wellington suburbs include: Wellington city, Kelburn, Khandallah, Hataitai, Miramar, Seatoun, Roseneath, Thorndon, Wadestown, Karori, Newtown, Island Bay, Ngaio, Johnsonville and Tawa.