Help! My hot water system is leaking!

Forest Hill Hot Water System Repair

Our master plumber Brian was at the scene promptly, after a customer in Forest Hill reported their solar hot water unit was leaking. On closer inspection, Brian found that the old Cromagen unit’s storage tank had burst due to rust, and was leaking water from the tank connection.

So, he advised the owner that the solar unit needed to be disconnected, and the hot water supply could carry on using an instantaneous gas booster unit. All water connections to the storage unit were removed and the piping was connected to the instantaneous heating system.

Everything was tested, and all was ok! The heater was now functioning perfectly relying on a gas booster unit.

Blackburn Water Heater Repair

The Doherty Plumbing Solutions office received a call from an anxious customer in Blackburn, who reported that their hot water unit had burst and they had discovered a leak in their mains water supply. Talk about a double whammy!

George and Tim from our team attended the call and quickly discovered the source of the mains water leak; and also found an electric Rheem 315L water heater’s cylinder had burst, due to a cracked old, galvanised pipe.

They got to work digging to repair the damaged water pipe supply but the job was only half done. We then supplied and installed a brand new Aquamax 390 natural gas heating unit for the customer. All required connections and insulated pipelines were securely fitted to the new unit.

A Compliance Certificate was provided to the customer on completion of the work.

The customer later called to say they were very thankful for the work done by George and Tim during a very stressful time.

Why is my hot water system leaking?

It might be confusing to not know the exact cause of a water heater leak in your household or workplace. Leaving it until late could cause long-term damage to the unit itself. This can even harm adjacent walls and flooring if the leaking water begins to accumulate.

Irrespective of the make or model of a hot water unit, leaks could develop due to various reasons, including corrosion, damaged pipework and excessive water pressure.

What to do when you detect a leak in your water heater? Read more details here.

Who fixes hot water systems in Melbourne?

When your hot water system starts to act up, and you are frustrated by the sudden inconvenience, Doherty Plumbing Solutions’ team of expert plumbers can help.

Our licensed plumbers provide complete hot water services in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including repairs, maintenance and replacements/installations. We ensure all the current Australian safety standards are met.

For a quick chat with our team, please contact Doherty Plumbing Solutions today.

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    I rang them early morning & they arrived on the same day. They found the leak which was under the house, fixed it promptly. The plumber was helpful & friendly, communicated well. I'll use them again.
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    Elizabeth
    8/13/2024
    The 3rd time I have used the Doherty team for Plumbing issues and I highly recommend them! Responsive, professional, polite and reasonably priced, all make for a great experience.
    Matt Lane Avatar
    Matt Lane
    2/29/2024
    Brian Doherty and his team provided first class service for several gas/electric requirements we had. The plumbing staff were excellent, fully capable, and very easy to work with. Most highly recommended service.
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    PJB
    9/13/2024
    This is the second time I have used Doherty Plumbing Solutions. Their service and communication is first class. Tim and Angus were very professional. They were able to find the source of a difficult leak and make the appropriate repairs. I appreciate the quality work that they have done.
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    Margaret Holdsworth
    12/30/2023
    We have been using Doherty’s Plumbing for a number of years now and they are always on time, professional and very thorough. We are extremely pleased with all the work they have done for us. I would highly recommend them for any and all plumbing work you require.
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    Christine Rutherford
    5/20/2023
    Of the many plumbing services they offer, this is the second time I've engaged them for different types of work. James has been very helpful and efficient in scheduling a time for a roof leak repair. Very pleased that the work was completed promptly. Trust that they have addressed the issues at hand.
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    tjokro aminoto
    12/13/2024
    Fantastic service. I called with a question about my hot water service and within 24hrs Brian had been out and fixed the problem. Great service, great turnaround times and fair pricing too.
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    Emily Kermac
    4/09/2024
    Very appreciative of Doherty Plumbing Solutions for their prompt and excellent service at a particularly busy time of the year in the lead up to Christmas. Attended same day we rang them! Highly recommended.
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    John Frazzetto
    12/30/2023
    I was very impressed with the service. From the time I made the phone call and all the costs were advised until I received a text message advising Tim would be at my place within 9 minutes. Tim was very professional and I will use your Company in future if I have any plumbing work to be done.
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    Noel Harvey
    8/23/2023
    Highly recommended 10/10. On time . Courteous guy , friendly and polite. In lead up to him arriving I was kept in the loop during the whole process. Cost I was amazed it was so reasonable. Being screwed in the past by tradesmen this plumbing service made me realise honest tradesmen are still around. Thanks. Guys.
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    Gazza East Melbourne
    3/30/2024
    For reliable plumbing services, call 03 9877 5775 or 0417 577 432