Water’s only warm after grey or windy days — related?

Often yes. If the controller clock drifts or the coil/tank sensor reads incorrectly, recovery slips. We correct timers, verify compressor/element draw and replace out-of-spec sensors.

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Heat Pump Hot Water Repairs Clear Island Waters — One Crew, Every Skill

Emergency Heat Pump Repair Available 24/7

Lukewarm showers, a unit that drones through the night, or fault icons that come and go — classic heat-pump headaches in Clear Island Waters. Canal humidity, breezes off the water and semi-enclosed side yards don’t help. Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical brings plumbing, electrical and refrigeration together in one visit so you get a proper diagnosis and a lasting fix. Same-day help is often possible.

Licences: QBCC 1126780 • Electrical Licence: 71053
Call: 0482 080 423

Why locals call us (the short version)

Tri-trade team — plumber + electrician + refrigeration tech
Measured diagnostics — airflow, coil temps (non-invasive), electrics, water-side flow
Fixed price up front — you approve before we turn a screw
Keep-you-going options — enable element-only mode (if fitted) or install a temporary hot water unit
Strata/estate friendly around Markeri St, Bermuda St corridors and canal cul-de-sacs

Local field notes — what breaks Clear Island Waters units

Canal humidity + salt mist → evaporator coils matt over, fans get loud, defrost cycles drag.
Alcove installs down narrow side paths recirculate warm air → confused defrost and long run times.
Brief power blips shift controller clocks → the unit misses its off-peak window and never catches up.

Tempering/NRV valve drift in older builds → storage is hot but taps feel tepid.
Pests & moisture in control boxes (very SEQ) → intermittent RCD trips, buzzing relays and “ghost” codes.

We arrive prepared for tight side access, canal-front balconies and tidy protection where walls and paving are close to the unit.

Mini case note — canal pocket off Markeri in Clear Island Waters

Symptoms: No hot water for 3 days.
Findings: The electrician detected that no power was coming into the heat pump, the issue was the circuit breaking was tripping
Fix: We replace the circuit breaker, a quick, fast and affordable fix.
Outcome: Running perfectly without issue.

What we test (and prove before we leave)

Air side: coil condition, fan speed/amperage, airflow path, defrost behaviour
Refrigeration side: discharge/suction temps (non-invasive), start/run capacitors, vibration/noise clues
Electrical: supply quality, RCD behaviour, element/compressor draw, controller clock/program
Water side: inlet pressure, tempering valve performance, non-return, leaks, anode (where applicable)
Proof: outlet & storage temps and recovery time — with photo notes for owners/strata

Same-day fixes we often complete

Coil clean & drain clear • fan motors & capacitors • tank/coil thermistors • tempering & non-return valves • element & thermostat (where fitted) • controller re-programming • corroded unions & seals
Control boards and compressors are typically order-only; we set a safe temporary plan meanwhile.

Repair vs replace — straight talk

Repair when the tank is sound and the failure is a component (sensor, fan, capacitor, valve, element).
Replace when the cylinder is corroded, compressors keep faulting, or parts are obsolete. We’ll specify a new heat pump for your household/tariff, install it, remove the old unit and register warranties.