Key Factors:
- How many people live in the home
- How many bathrooms in the home
- Lifestyle
- Age groups
- Space considerations for indoor and outdoor
- Service access
- Power source
- Unit efficiency and installation costs

There are many different types of systems that can be installed:
- Electric storage
- Electric Instantaneous
- Gas storage
- Gas Instantaneous

Electric Storage units are common in small homes and office locations with restrictions. Where gas is not available or too costly to install or the property has solar electric panels generating power an electric unit is the most effective system to install. The advantage of an electric unit is no clearance is needed so the unit can be placed almost anywhere. Bigger Electric units are available to cater for commercial properties and larger houses.

Electric Instantaneous units are much smaller systems and are normally found in small houses and offices where there is less of a demand for hot water. The advantage of this unit is it does not require a cold relief valve which makes it a lot cheaper to install when building new properties.

Gas Storage units are quite popular in Perth and are cheaper to install than the instantaneous systems. These units come in a range of capacity sizes and efficiency star ratings – 4 to 6 stars. How efficient a unit is depends on its energy consumption and its rate of recovery. We advise you of the differences and help you to choice a system that suits your budget and lifestyle.

Gas Instantaneous units are the most popular system installed in the Perth region. The installation of these units require a larger gas supply and hot and cold water pipe which requires more work and so the cost to install in higher than other units. However, this system is more efficient to run as the water is heated instantaneously and so the gas is used only when needed. Another advantage of this unit is less clearance is need and the unit is more compact. Some Instantaneous units require an external power point and so an electrician maybe necessary for the install of this system.

Hot Water Safety

Tempering Valves are safety valves which prevent scalding, they do not let hot water exceed 50 degrees. They are required by law and it is our job as licenced plumbers to ensure the safety of your family from the danger of excessively hot water at the shower, basin and bath water outlets. The sanitary fixtures which do not require a tempering valve are the kitchen sink and laundry as water at a temperature higher than 50 degrees is sometimes required at assist in cleaning and hygiene practices. This is why when we are designing the hot water pipe work from the unit, 2 separate pipe runs may be necessary.

Thermostatic Mixing Valves are safety valves which prevent scalding but are used in facilities such as early learning centres, primary/secondary school and nursing homes where the water temperature is limited to 45 degrees by law. This valve simply mixes the hot and cold water from the unit giving no more than 45 degrees at all water outlets.

Servicing

At The Perth Plumber once your unit has been installed we will contact you with regard to an annual service. It is a manufacturer’s specification to have your hot water unit serviced annually to validate your warranty. Hot water systems will not run efficiently if you do not service them, failure to service your system will cause potential break downs or in worse case complete replacement. Storage systems require the sacrificial anode to be replaced every 2-3 years. The sacrificial anode helps to prevent your copper cylinder from corrosion. Think of your hot water system like your car, if you don’t look after it, it will eventually break down. Prevention is better than cure that is why at The Perth Plumber we advise that you book in for your annual service to help extend the lifespan of your unit and so you will never be left without hot water.

Systems we supply and install:
- Rheem
- Dux
- Bosch
- Rinnia
- Vulcan
- Thermman
- Wilson Super X
- Everhot
- Stiebel Eltron

Here is a quick example of the tiling and shower installations that we specialise in. As with all the work our industry certified plumbers carry out, you can see that the quality and the finish of the work is perfect and that no corners have been cut when performing tiling and installation work for our important clients.

You will also notice how immaculately clean and neat the work area has been maintained. Our experienced, qualified plumbing professionals will always conduct themselves to the highest of professional standards when performing plumbing work in your home or place of business.

Please take the time to view our satisfied customer testimonials on the bottom of our homepage and see for yourself why The Plumber Perth has received so many glowing word-of-mouth referrals from our commercial and residential clients.

As you can see in the first few pictures, there is a lot of prep work required in order to prepare a bathroom for a bathroom remodelling project. Although it doesn’t look like all that much at this stage, this is a very important stage in the renovation process.

The walls and floors must be prepared properly so that the tiles and bathroom fixtures that the client has selected can be laid and installed accurately. There isn’t a margin for error where these projects are concerned and our team of experienced, certified plumbers carry out bathroom renovation projects like this to the highest of standards.

When the preparation work has been completed the floors and walls can be tiled, the bathroom fixtures installed, the worksite cleaned, and the end result? A beautiful, pristine looking bathroom that would be fit for a king!

For further info about our services, or to get a no-obligation quote, call us today!

It doesn’t look like much at first, but this is just the initial phase of the project in which we prepare the floors and walls of the bathroom in readiness to lay the tiles of the client’s choosing.

After the floors and walls have been prepared the tiling work can commence. Our team will conduct themselves in a highly professional manner and maintain a neat and clean work area in your home at all times.

The team here at The Plumber Perth pride ourselves on the quality of our work that we carry out for our clients in Perth and surrounding areas, which you can see from the examples above.

If you think that we can do something for you, please go to our homepage and fill in the short enquiry form, or give us a call at your convenience to get a free, no-obligation quote!

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As you can see, it’s quite a remarkable transformation that has taken place in just five days and our team of plumbers carries out transformative projects like this one all the time. No bathroom renovation project is too big or too small for our team and we are happy to assist you with every aspect of your bathroom remodelling project, from conception to completion.

If the bathroom remodelling project above looks like something that you would be interested in, please call The Plumber Perth at your convenience, or fill in the form on the homepage to get a free, no-obligation quote from a fast, affordable and reliable Aussie plumbing service.

All of our tradesmen are qualified, trustworthy and professionally trained with years of experience in home renovations. We pride our self on exceeding our clients expectations by providing excellent service and quality products throughout the entire process of bringing your vision into reality. We organize everything from supplies, products and all tradesmen.

You may think if you only have a small space that a wet room may not be possible. Think again…creating a wet room can make smaller bathroom appear much larger. AND small wet rooms are actually really functional!! After all, the Japanese have been doing it for centuries. If your room is small it will open it up allowing it to feel and become more spacious and useful.

But before you go ahead and install one, make sure it is right for you, your needs and your budget. Whatever your space our experienced Bathroom Renovators here at The Plumber Perth can give you advice on how best to use your space for a wet room in any bathroom!

Solar hot water plumbing systems are an excellent way to harness the power of the Western Australian sun and provide you and your family with a cost effective source of hot water. With energy prices on the rise, investing in such a system can help you to reduce your energy bills whilst enjoying a constant source of hot water.

The team of experienced plumbers here at The Plumber Perth are able to install, maintain and repair any solar hot water plumbing system. Whether you have just bought a new system or your existing system is in need of attention, a professional solution at a reasonable price is just a phone call away.

No job is too big or too small for our team of qualified plumbers. From a simple clogged drain to the remodelling of the entire bathroom, our plumbing and heating professionals guarantee the job will be done to your complete satisfaction.

Contact the team today for a no-obligation solar hot water installation quote today!