The Problem
A homeowner in Kewdale contacted Swan’s Professional Plumbing about a hot water repair. Their hot water was lukewarm and the temperature kept fluctuating.
That combination is the classic sign of a failed tempering valve, the safety valve that mixes hot and cold to a safe delivery temperature.
Our Solution
We confirmed the tempering valve had failed. While we were there, we also found the relief valve had seized, past the five-year replacement interval marked on the unit, so the customer had it replaced in the same visit and saved on a second call-out.
We then:
- Replaced the failed tempering valve
- Adjusted the pipework to suit the new valve
- Replaced the seized relief valve
- Tested everything and cleaned the site
The Result
The existing hot water unit lives on. The total cost of the job was $826.87 including GST.
This is the job that surprises people: what feels like a dying system is often a couple of hundred dollars’ worth of valves, not thousands for a new tank. You can see more examples in our hot water repair cost guide.
Hot Water Not Hot Enough? Talk to Swan’s Professional Plumbing
If your hot water is lukewarm or the temperature keeps changing 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 reliable hot water and peace of mind.
Call us on 1300 634 581 or book online below.
