Gas continuous
- Run cost
- Low
- Lifespan
- 15 yrs
- Best for
- Families, large hot demand
Same-day hot water · ACT rebate lodged for you
(02) 6105 9440Hot water systems Canberra
Hot water systems Canberra: cold shower on aCanberra winter morning?
Same-day repair or replacement across the ACT. Gas, electric, solar and heat-pump certified — plus we lodge the ACT Sustainable Household rebate paperwork on your behalf.
Brands we install
RheemRinnaiDuxBoschSandenReclaimAquamaxVulcan
Repair or replace
Start with the fault, the system age and your household demand.
A failed valve or thermostat may justify repair; corrosion, repeated faults or an undersized unit can make replacement the more practical decision. We explain both paths before work begins.
- Confirm the fault and system condition
- Compare repair value with remaining service life
- Check household size and peak demand
- Review available energy sources and location
Match the system to the home
Gas, electric, solar and heat pump each suit different properties.
The best choice depends on usage, available space, electrical capacity, gas supply and existing solar. We size the system around real demand rather than a one-size-fits-all upgrade.
- Storage capacity matched to household use
- Recovery rate considered for busy periods
- Installation position and access checked
- Running requirements explained clearly
Same day
Like-for-like swap
10 yr
Cylinder warranties
4 fuels
Gas · Elec · Solar · Heat pump
4 options
Compared for your home
Which system?
Right fuel. Right size. Right rebate.
Different systems suit different homes. This comparison helps frame the questions we confirm on site before recommending a repair or replacement.
System
Run cost
Lifespan
Best for
Gas continuous
Low
15 yrs
Families, large hot demand
Electric storage
High
10 yrs
Rentals, small households
Solar + gas boost
Very low
15 yrs
North-facing homes
CO2 heat pump
Lowest
15 yrs
Solar PV owners
Electric storage
- Run cost
- High
- Lifespan
- 10 yrs
- Best for
- Rentals, small households
Solar + gas boost
- Run cost
- Very low
- Lifespan
- 15 yrs
- Best for
- North-facing homes
CO2 heat pump
- Run cost
- Lowest
- Lifespan
- 15 yrs
- Best for
- Solar PV owners
How the swap runs
Site check. Match. Install. Handover.
01
Same-day site check
Photo assessment or on-site — usually within 3 hours of your call.
02
System match
Capacity, energy source, location and household demand are considered together.
03
Swap & certify
Old unit removed, new unit installed, gas or electrical compliance lodged.
04
Handover
Operation, maintenance requirements and available documentation are explained.
What you get
Everything on the invoice, nothing hidden.
- Same-day replacement across the ACT
- Gas, electric, solar and heat pump certified
- All major brands stocked
- Available upgrade pathways explained clearly
Dead system? Call for the earliest practical repair option.
We assess the fault, confirm suitable replacement options and explain availability before any work is approved.
Call (02) 6105 9440What Canberrans say
Rated 4.9★ across the ACT.
Google · ProductReview · Word of Mouth
“First Choice solved a complex drainage issue that three other firms said was impossible. Precise, clean, and finished on time.”
Xavier Sterling·Red Hill, ACT
“Hot water died on a Sunday night. Technician on site in 40 minutes, new unit in by lunchtime. Faultless service.”
Elena Vance·Yarralumla, ACT
“Fitted out our café kitchen with grease trap, backflow and hot water. Passed inspection first go. Highly recommend.”
Marcus Hale·Braddon, ACT
Hot water FAQ
Hot water questions we hear a lot.
Rebates, heat pumps and same-day swap-outs — the questions Canberra homeowners ask before they replace a unit.
Call (02) 6105 9440Yes — modern CO2 heat pumps (Sanden, Reclaim) are rated to -10°C and are the cheapest system to run in the ACT climate, especially paired with solar PV.
Why choose us
Six reasons Canberra keeps calling.
One licensed team, one clean job, and the paperwork done properly — every time you pick up the phone.
01
Licensed & Insured
ACT Plumbing & Class-A Gas Fitter licences. $20m public liability on every job — you're covered from the moment we arrive.
02
Under 60-Min Response
Real 24/7 dispatch from three ACT depots. Most Canberra emergency calls are on site inside the hour — including Sundays.
03
Fixed Upfront Pricing
Written quote before any tool comes out of the van. No call-out fee in business hours and no surprise line items — what we quote is what you pay.
04
Workmanship Warranty In Writing
In writing on every invoice. If our workmanship ever fails, one phone call and we're back — free.
05
Local Canberra Team
Vans stage from Bruce, Phillip and Fyshwick. Never subcontracted, never dispatched from Sydney — Canberrans looking after Canberrans.
06
4.9★ Rated & Trusted
12,000+ jobs completed across the ACT with a 4.9★ average on Google, ProductReview and word-of-mouth referrals.
Ready for hot water again?
Speak to a certified installer, get the right system for your Canberra home, and we'll handle the rebate paperwork.
Recent hot water installs
Systems we've installed this season.
Vulcan Duomax storage units supplied, installed and commissioned at Canberra homes — tempering valve, relief line and compliance certificate included.
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Hours
24/7 Emergency Response · Office Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
admin@firstchoiceplumbingcanberra.com.au
Service area
Canberra ACT + Queanbeyan
Licence
ACT Plumbing Licence 20111510
4.9★ across 500+ reviews
Google · ProductReview · Word of mouth
Under-60-min response promise
Real 24/7 emergency dispatch from three ACT depots. If your job is urgent, please call rather than fill the form — a licensed technician answers directly, day or night.