Gas Hot Water Systems in Alexandra Hills

Bottled LPG or natural gas? It changes the job

You’ll find both in Redland City. Many homes in Alexandra Hills, Sheldon and Mount Cotton run their water heater off a pair of LPG cylinders beside the house, while other streets are hooked up to mains natural gas. The appliance has to match the gas it’s burning — the injectors and pressure settings differ — so we confirm your supply before we quote a new unit or order parts. Converting from one gas type to the other can be done, but it’s work for a licensed gas fitter, never a weekend DIY swap.

Continuous flow or storage gas?

A continuous flow unit only fires up when a tap opens, so it can’t run out — ideal for a busy household with teenagers queuing for the shower, and a neat fit for townhouses in Cleveland or Victoria Point where there’s no room for a tank. Storage gas keeps a cylinder of heated water on standby and handles several outlets at once, which suits bigger homes and acreage blocks with long pipe runs. We size either one to how your family actually uses water, not to the biggest box on the truck. New units come from Thermann, Vulcan and Rheem, and we repair every other gas brand as well.

Gas faults we get called out for

Pilot lights that won’t stay lit, continuous flow units flashing an error code, burners that light and then drop out, water swinging between hot and cold, and a smell of gas near the heater. That last one is urgent — turn the gas off at the cylinder or meter and call us straight away, whatever the time. Most other repairs are sorted on the first visit, starting from $315, and if the unit isn’t worth saving we’ll price a replacement on the spot.

Licensed gas fitting, with the paperwork

In Queensland, work on gas appliances must be carried out by a licensed gas fitter and comply with the gas standards. In practice that means correct flue clearances from windows and eaves, the right regulator and isolation valve, a pressure test after connection, and a compliance certificate for your records — something landlords and property managers with Redlands rentals will want on file. Planning a renovation or new build? Book the gas installation early so the gas line and flue position are settled before the plaster goes up.