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Ashmore Solar Hot Water — Find the Fault, Fix It Right

Morning showers shouldn’t be a guessing game. If your solar hot water is drifting to lukewarm, the booster won’t wake up, or a damp ring has appeared under the tank, Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical can help. We’re in Ashmore and surrounds most weeks — from Cotlew Street and Currumburra Road to Southport–Nerang Road — and we often get hot water back the same day.

Same day service at no extra cost (conditions apply)

Two-line summary

  • Same-day solar hot water repairs in Ashmore by our solar accredited plumbers and electricians.

  • We diagnose fast, price up-front, repair properly — and keep you going with a temporary hot water unit if a specialty part’s on order.
    Licences:
    QBCC 1126780Electrical Licence 71053.

Why Ashmore systems misbehave

Ashmore’s a mix of low-set brick homes and two-storey townhouses, older tiled roofs, and leafy streets. Afternoon storms push leaf litter into gutters; sea breeze still reaches in from Southport. The pattern we see:

  • Heat not moving — collectors are hot but storage isn’t: airlocks, tired circulation pumps, kinked or blocked return lines.

  • Sleepy boosters — elements/relays don’t engage after a grey run of days; timers drift an hour or two.

  • Sensors that lie — roof probes wander 10–20 °C off, so controllers “think” the tank is fine.

  • Valve weeps — tempering or relief valves leave rust trails on slabs (looks like a dead tank but often isn’t).

  • Collector headaches — cracked glazing, perished insulation, or shaded panels near established gums off Ashmore Road.

We bring the right roof-safety kit for steep pitches, narrow side access and two-storey walk-ups — no fuss, no mess.

Mini case study (typical Ashmore fix)

Near Cotlew St / Currumburra Rd: Water ran hot-cold-hot at breakfast; booster running well into the night. Controller showed collector temps 15 °C low; non-return valve stuck half-open. We replaced the valve, bled the loop, corrected the controller clock and booster window, and reset the tempering valve. Result: ~60 °C storage by late afternoon; booster only on truly overcast evenings.

What you get (beyond hot water back)

  • One visit, two trades. Plumber + electrician together = fewer delays.

  • Clear choices. We show the fault and fix-price it before we start.

  • Stocked trucks. Pumps, valves, elements, sensors, controllers, fittings on board.

  • Plan B. Need a specialty part? We’ll fit a temporary hot water unit.

  • Photo notes. Helpful for strata, landlords and insurance.

Repairs we can do today

Pumps non-return & tempering valves controllers & roof sensors electric/gas boosters & elements leaking pipework & relief valves collector/flow faults thermostats & wiring

Quick pre-check (speeds things up)

  • Snap a photo of the tank label (brand/model/size).

  • Note any error lights/codes on the controller.

  • Active leak? Close the isolation valve by the tank.

  • Power tripping? Turn off the HWS circuit at your board.

How your visit runs

  • Verify — collector temps, flow rate, controller logic, booster draw.

  • Decide — repair vs replace with simple pros/cons and exact pricing.

  • Do — safe roof access, tidy finishes, no mystery charges.

  • Prove — temps set correctly; photos + simple after-care notes.

  • Fallbacktemporary unit while parts arrive (if needed).

Repair vs replace — the practical call

If the cylinder is sound and one component failed, repairing is usually the best value. If the tank body is corroded or faults keep returning, we’ll price a sensible solar or heat-pump replacement and handle supply, installation and disposal with manufacturer warranties plus our workmanship guarantee.

Brands we service weekly

Rheem • Rinnai • Solahart • Envirosun • Stiebel Eltron • Chromagen (and others). If your model’s older or discontinued, we’ll chase compatible parts or recommend a smart upgrade.

Areas we cover from Ashmore

Book a repair

Call 0482 080 423 or text your tank-label photo and a one-liner about the fault. We’ll confirm an arrival window and what to expect.

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Ashmore FAQ — short, useful answers

Do you repair roof-mount thermosiphon and split systems?

Yes. We work on both styles every week — pumps, sensors, controllers, valves and boosters.

The pump is noisy — is that normal?

A constant hum is common, but rattling or cycling on/off points to air in the line or a tired pump. We’ll test flow and amperage before recommending a fix.

There’s a rusty ring on the slab. Is the tank finished?

Not always. A weeping relief valve can mimic a failed cylinder. If the tank body is perforated, replacement is safer — we’ll show you clear evidence either way.

Can you come today?

Often yes — morning calls help. If a specialty part is needed, we can install a temporary unit so you’re never without hot water.

Do you carry parts for older Solahart/Rheem models?

We stock common components and source older parts quickly; if something’s obsolete, we’ll present compatible options or a sensible upgrade.

If it can't be fixed we can supply a new system from as little as $24 a week

Over 22 Years of 5-star Rated Service

Solar Hot Water Brands We Service & Repair

  • Aquamax

  • Apricus

  • Beasley

  • Bosch

  • Chromagen

  • Conergy

  • Dux

  • Ecosmart

  • Envirosun

  • Edwards

  • Everhot

  • Hills

  • Leda

  • Quantum

  • Midea

  • Neopower

  • Reece

  • Rheem

  • Rinnai

  • Sanden

  • Saxon

  • Stiebel Electron

  • Solahart

  • Solargain

  • Solar Oz Solar

  • Power Sun Ray

  • Sun Solar

  • Thermasun

  • Vulcan

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Hot Water System Repairs & Replacement Experts

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Head Office

1/28 central Park Avenue, Ashmore, Qld, 4214

0482 080 423

1300 609 606

QBCC: 1126780

Electrical License Number: 71053

We accept cash, direct deposits, and all major CC's