Emergency Hot Water Perth
Cold shower emergency? Our Perth plumbers are on-call 7 days a week.
When your hot water system fails, you need a plumber who shows up fast, fully equipped, and ready to fix it then and there. That’s exactly what you get with Plumbdog.
Whether it’s a leaking cylinder, a tripped system, or a complete failure, our licensed plumbers carry common replacement parts — and can even install a temporary hot water unit the same day if you need a new system.
- No weekend surcharge
- 7-day availability
- No callout fee
- Temporary hot water units available
Why Choose Plumbdog for Emergency Hot Water?
Same-Day Attendance
We operate 7 days a week across Perth with no extra charge for weekends or public holidays.
Temporary Hot Water Systems
If your system needs replacing and you’re happy with our quote, we can install a temporary electric unit straight away with a deposit — so you don’t go without hot water.
Licensed Gas & Electric Technicians
We’re licensed for all types of systems — gas storage, continuous flow, electric, solar and heat pump.
All the Gear, Every Idea
Our vans are loaded with parts, diagnostic tools, fittings, and safety gear — so we’re prepared for anything.
No Callout Fee
We don’t charge a callout fee for emergency hot water jobs. You’ll get a clear cost estimate on site and we can begin immediately.
What We Can Help With
No hot water at all
• Leaking tank or pipework
• Tripped hot water system
• Faulty thermostat or valve
• Gas supply issues
• Electrical faults
• Replacement system quotes
• Temporary hot water install
• Compliance and safety certificates
What our customers say
What Happens On Site
- We arrive promptly, inspect your system and ask a few questions
- We provide a clear quote to repair or replace the system
- If you need a new system, we offer same-day temporary hot water if a deposit is paid
- We proceed with the work immediately
- Payment is taken on completion via card, cash, or transfer
- No callout fee applies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our Plumbdogs are ready to come running, and we aim to be at your location in Perth or the Greater Perth region in no time. We understand the urgency of hot water emergencies and strive to provide prompt service.
Absolutely! Our plumbers are fully licensed and bring years of experience to the table. We stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure we provide pedigree service to our clients.
We’re experts in various hot water systems, including gas and electric water heaters, instantaneous and continuous flow units, and more. Our plumbers have the knowledge and experience to work with all major brands, makes and models, and we pride ourselves on being genuine maintenance plumbers.
Whether at home or running a business in the greater Perth Region, our emergency water heater service is available for residential and commercial properties.
Whether you have a gas or electric hot water system, you should always take any signs of fault seriously – letting issues go unchecked can cause major safety risks and damage your property. Plumbdog is your go-to emergency hot water plumber – we’ll arrive on time, with our service vans fully stocked to sort out your hot water.
Every Plumbdog carries emergency hot water systems to tide our customers over as a short term solution if your issue is more complex.
If you have a hot water system problem, but you’re not too sure if it’s an emergency, ask yourself the following questions:
Is the water temperature too high?
Is the water coming out colder than it should be?
Do you smell gas?
Is your hot water tank leaking?
Is there no water running if you turn on the hot tap?
Are there strange noises coming from your hot water system?
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, you should call an emergency plumber immediately. Reach out to Plumbdog on 1300 844 146 – we’re happy to help!
Common causes of hot water issues include blocked pilot tubes, where gas flow can be obstructed by cobwebs, faulty thermocouples, blocked line strainers, faulty solenoids and faulty ignition packs.
Faults can also occur in hot water tempering valves, which mix hot water with cold to ensure safe maximum temperature at the outlets. Most hot water heaters also contain sacrificial anodes which protect the unit against corrosion, and these must be replaced periodically.
Our fully qualified hot water plumbers will assess the overall age and condition of your hot water unit and, if unit replacement isn’t required, can advise on a hot water servicing plan that will maximize the efficiency and service life of your existing system.
If we find that your hot water system is beyond repair, we can supply a range of replacement gas and electric hot water systems, including instantaneous or continuous flow and storage models by leading brands including Rinnai, Rheem, Dux, Bosch, Vulcan, and Rinnai. Plumbdog is always upfront about pricing and we offer competitive pricing.
We can often do same day system replacement, but if our suppliers are closed we can hook you up with an emergency hot water system in the meantime and return after suppliers have opened to install your new hot water heater.
If your hot water system is not supplying hot water or the water is at an insufficient temperature, troubleshoot the issue by trying the following options:
Check electricity supply: Check that both the isolating switch (usually at the main switchboard) and the switch next to the heater are both in the ON position. If you have a fuse box, check if the fuse needs replacing. This might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised!
Check pilot flame: If you have a gas instantaneous system, the pilot flame can sometimes go out, for example, if the gas supply is temporarily interrupted. Most systems have easy to follow instructions on how to reignite the pilot flame.
Check the thermostat: On some units, you can adjust the thermostat setting yourself. If your water is coming out at the wrong temperature check that it is on the right setting. Note – this should be done with caution, especially if you don’t have tempering valves installed, as setting it at too high a temperature can cause scalding. We always recommended that you have a plumber check and set your thermostat.
Monitor your hot water use: If you have a storage hot water system, it might simply not be able to keep up with your daily usage, especially if you have guests. If this is occurring regularly you may want to consider upgrading to a higher capacity system.
Insufficient water flow: Instantaneous or continuous flow hot water systems have a burner which won’t ignite if your hot water tap is only slightly turned on. Try opening the tap further and let the water flow for at least 10 seconds.