The Problem
A homeowner in Attadale contacted Swan’s Professional Plumbing after the hot water had slowed to a trickle through the whole house. The solar hot water system was on the roof, so that’s where the answer was.
The home was only about a year and a half old, and we’d seen this fault recur at the house before.
Our Solution
We got up on the roof and pulled the temperature mixing valve apart, and found the hot side completely blocked. The hot relief valve was partially seized as well, leaking constantly and not shutting off.
We then:
- Cleaned out the temperature mixing valve
- Reassembled and refitted the mixing valve
- Replaced the hot relief valve
Because the fault had come back at a house this new, we also put it in writing that the owner should pursue the builder’s warranty rather than keep paying for the same repair.
The Result
Full hot water was restored, with no new system needed. The total cost of the job was $407 including GST.
This Attadale job is a good example of why no hot water doesn’t always mean a new system. When a valve is the problem, it’s a repair, not a replacement. You can see more examples in our hot water repair cost guide.
Sometimes the most valuable thing on the invoice is the advice.
Hot Water Slowed to a Trickle? Talk to Swan’s Professional Plumbing
If your hot water has slowed down or stopped anywhere around Perth or Peel, give us a call. At Swan’s Professional Plumbing, our licensed Perth plumbers will find what’s actually failed and give you an honest steer on repair versus replace before any work starts.
You’ll get upfront pricing with no call-out fees. No surprises on the invoice, just your hot water back on and peace of mind.
Call us on 1300 634 581 or book online below.
