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Hot Water System Installation & Repairs Melbourne
From same-day emergency repairs to full new system installations, Plum Trade Services has Melbourne and Geelong covered. Fully licensed plumbers and gas fitters, upfront pricing, and a 6-year workmanship warranty.
- Same-day emergency hot water repairs
- New system installations — all types & brands
- Rated 4.9/5 stars (4,000+ Google Reviews)
- 6-year workmanship warranty on every installation
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Whether your hot water system has broken down unexpectedly, is due for replacement, or simply needs a routine service, Plum's fully licensed team handles it all across Melbourne and Geelong.
New Installations
Supply and install any hot water system type — continuous flow, storage, heat pump, or solar — with same-day availability for urgent replacements.
Emergency Repairs
No hot water? Leaking system? We prioritise urgent callouts and aim to have your system back online the same day you contact us.
Routine Servicing
Preventative maintenance by licensed plumbers to extend system life, ensure safe operation, and keep manufacturer warranties valid.
New Hot Water System Installations
Plum Trade Services manages every aspect of your new hot water system installation — from recommending the right system for your home and household size, through to supply, installation, and commissioning. We stock all major brands including Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan, and Aquamax.
Our fully licensed plumbers and gas fitters carry out all connection work, fit the required safety valves, and handle removal of your old unit. Every installation is completed to Australian Standards and backed by our industry-leading 6-year workmanship warranty.
For urgent replacements — such as a failed system leaving your household without hot water — we offer same-day booking and installation wherever possible across Melbourne and Geelong.
Emergency Hot Water Repairs
A broken hot water system is never convenient. Plum Trade Services prioritises emergency callouts — if your system has stopped working, is leaking, or is producing insufficient hot water, contact us and we will dispatch a licensed plumber as quickly as possible.
Our team carries a comprehensive range of spare parts and replacement components for all major brands, allowing us to diagnose and resolve most faults on the first visit. Where a repair is not cost-effective, we will advise you honestly and provide a same-day replacement quote.
Common faults we repair: Pilot light failure, faulty thermostats, pressure relief valve issues, leaking tanks, failed heating elements, corroded anodes, and ignition faults on continuous flow units.
Routine Hot Water Servicing & Maintenance
Regular servicing by a licensed plumber is one of the most effective ways to extend the life of your hot water system, reduce running costs, and prevent unexpected breakdowns. Plum recommends a service inspection every 2–5 years depending on system type and usage.
We also have extensive commercial experience servicing large-scale centralised gas and electric bulk hot water plants for Melbourne real estate agencies, body corporates, and building managers.
A standard service includes:
- Testing and replacing the pressure and temperature relief valve
- Inspecting and replacing the sacrificial anode (storage systems)
- Checking and cleaning burners and combustion components (gas systems)
- Inspecting the tempering valve and adjusting delivery temperature
- Checking for corrosion, leaks, and general system condition
What's Included in Every Plum Installation
No surprises, no hidden costs. Every Plum quote is fully itemised and covers all of the following as standard.
Positioning, fluing, and full connection of all components to your existing plumbing and gas lines.
Tempering valves, pressure relief valves, and all safety fittings required by Australian standards.
We remove, transport, and responsibly dispose of or recycle your old hot water unit for you.
Official VBA plumbing and gas compliance certificates issued for every installation — required by law.
Every Plum installation is backed by our industry-leading 6-year workmanship warranty, in addition to the manufacturer's product warranty.
We assess your home, household size, and budget before recommending the best system for you — not just the most expensive one.
Installation & Repairs — Your Questions Answered
For urgent replacements, we offer same-day installations across most of Melbourne and Geelong. Contact us in the morning and we will do our best to have a new system installed and running by the end of the day. For non-urgent replacements, we typically book within 1–2 business days.
This depends on the age and condition of your system. If your unit is over 10 years old, has suffered a major fault (such as a leaking tank or failed heat exchanger), or if repair costs approach 50% of a new unit's price, replacement is usually the better investment. Our team will always give you an honest assessment — if a repair is the right call, we will tell you.
Yes. Under Victorian law, a licensed plumber must issue a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for all plumbing work, and a licensed gas fitter must issue a gas compliance certificate for all gas work. Plum Trade Services issues the required compliance certificates for every installation as a matter of course — at no additional charge.
We recommend servicing gas storage and continuous flow systems every 2 years, and electric storage systems every 3–5 years. Heat pump systems should be inspected annually. Regular servicing extends system life significantly and keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. It also ensures pressure relief valves — a critical safety component — are functioning correctly.
Yes. Plum Trade Services has extensive commercial experience working with Melbourne real estate agencies, body corporates, and building managers. We inspect, service, and replace large-scale centralised gas and electric bulk hot water plants, and can establish ongoing servicing agreements to suit building management requirements.
