Heat Pump Hot Water Georgetown
Heat pump hot water in Georgetown replaces an ageing electric storage tank with a unit that harvests warmth from outdoor air to heat the water. The swap is quoted as a fixed figure up front, and the new unit is placed close to the old one wherever the block allows.
Where the rest of the work lives. Every other system type, plus the decision between repairing and replacing, is covered by our hot water services. The plumber in Georgetown home page lists the rest of the trade.
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters · NSW Lic. 359278C
Last updated September 2026
Why swap the old electric tank?
An element tank heats water directly with electricity, and a heat pump moves heat instead of making it, so it draws far less power for the same shower. There is no burner, so no gas connection or flue is involved.
- Heat pumps work hardest in frost, and area records put frost at 0.2 days a year.
- Older storage tanks in the suburb's detached homes are nearing replacement age, so the timing suits a planned change.
- The job stays on the plumbing side unless the unit needs its own power supply.
Does this unit suit the older housing here?
The block decides where it sits
The supply decides how it performs
Area figures record 548 heat pump hot water installs, so the change is a familiar one around here.
How the swap runs
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Ring or send the form
Call (02) 4063 1232 or use the form to explain the fault. We ask enough to bring the right equipment the first time.
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A fixed price first
A plumber inspects the job and names a fixed figure up front. Nothing gets started until you give the go-ahead.
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Old out, new in
We empty and disconnect the old tank, set the heat pump in place, connect the water lines and run it through a full commissioning test.
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Covered for a year
Every job carries our 365-day warranty on all work. If something we did isn't right, ring the same number.
Priced before the work begins
We provide up-front, honest quotes that will always match the final price, should you decide to go ahead.
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On a heat pump the number is agreed before the old tank is disconnected, which matters when it sits half inside a renovated laundry wall. What shapes the figure:
- The unit's size and storage, matched to the household rather than oversold.
- How far the new unit sits from the old tank position, which sets the length of new pipe.
- Whether the galvanised supply needs replacing while the water is off anyway.
- Removal of the old cylinder, which is included in the quoted job.
When We're Not the Right Call
Jobs that belong to another trade. If the outdoor unit needs a new supply cable or space on the switchboard, that part goes to an electrician, and we name it at the quote. A hidden leak dragging the pressure down belongs to leak detection first. And a tank that has already burst and flooded the floor is an emergency plumber job before any heat pump conversation starts.
Questions Before the Swap
Is a heat pump a good swap for a dying storage tank in Georgetown?
For a detached home, it is worth weighing up. The new unit can often sit near the old tank's spot, which keeps the changeover manageable even on an 1850s cottage block. The fixed figure covers the whole swap and is agreed before anything is touched.
Where does a heat pump unit go on a compact block?
It needs moving air around it, so a side path or an open wall away from bedroom windows suits it. Keeping it near the old tank spot keeps the pipe run short. On the tighter cottage lots and the newer infill lots, we agree the position with you before the quote is final.
Who handles the electrical side of the changeover?
We do the plumbing, the mounting and the commissioning. If the unit needs a fresh power supply run from the switchboard, that wiring goes to a licensed electrician, flagged in our quote so it can be booked alongside our visit rather than discovered on the day.
Do you take the old tank away when the heat pump goes in?
Yes. The old cylinder is emptied, disconnected and loaded onto the van, and the spot is left tidy. Any valve or pipe at that position that looks past its best is pointed out when quoting, so you can decide before the new system goes live.
Need a plumber? Call or send the form
Call (02) 4063 1232 or send the form below. Available 24/7, you see a fixed figure ahead of any work, and every job carries our 365-day warranty on all work.
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