Common clues
What you may notice
- Hot water runs out sooner than it used to.
- The temperature changes while a tap or shower is running.
- There is water around the unit or an unfamiliar noise.
Service guide
Hot-water issues can appear as a cold shower, an inconsistent temperature, a leaking unit or an unfamiliar sound. Note what changed, who is affected and what you can safely see around the system.
Hot water
If known, include the system type, where it is located and whether the problem affects the whole home or one fixture.
Common clues
Useful details
If known, include the system type, where it is located and whether the problem affects the whole home or one fixture.
Add this to an enquiryBefore work begins
Repair, replacement, electrical work and gasfitting are different scopes. A suitably qualified provider should confirm what applies to the system before work is agreed.
Keep exploring
Choose the page that is closest to any other symptom you have noticed.
Use the visible location, whether water is active and any safe steps already taken to explain a leak.
Read the service guideA cautious starting point for gas-related plumbing questions, appliances and connections that need qualified review.
Read the service guideUse a planned enquiry to discuss recurring symptoms, checks and small repairs before they become urgent.
Read the service guideReady to make the job clearer?
Tell us the symptom, suburb and preferred contact route. The next question can be confirmed from there.