Hot Water System Electrician Perth

Connection of a new system to an existing circuit: $200–$400. New dedicated circuit required: $400–$800. Timer installation: $150–$300. We provide upfront fixed pricing after assessing your switchboard and situation.

Yes. Electric hot water systems must be hardwired to a dedicated circuit by a licensed electrician. This includes storage, heat pump, and solar boost systems. Only a licensed contractor can install, modify, or disconnect the electrical side.

Heat pumps use 60–75% less electricity than conventional electric storage. With current government rebates reducing the upfront cost, payback is typically 3–5 years. If you have solar, running the heat pump during generation hours reduces costs further.

Yes. An off-peak timer heats water during cheaper electricity tariff periods (usually overnight). This can reduce hot water electricity costs by 30–40%. We install and configure the timer, and coordinate with your electricity provider to set up the off-peak tariff.

1–2 people: 125–160L. 3–4 people: 250–315L. 5+ people: 315–400L. Heat pumps can use smaller tanks due to higher efficiency. During the walkthrough, we assess your household usage and recommend the right size.

This usually indicates a faulty heating element or thermostat. Reset the circuit breaker once. If it trips again, call us — continuing to reset can worsen the fault. We'll diagnose the issue and repair or replace the element.