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Benowa Solar Hot Water — Diagnose Fast. Fixed Right.

Lukewarm showers, a booster that naps through winter mornings, a damp ring under the tank—none of that belongs in your week. Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical repairs solar hot water systems across Benowa and Benowa Waters, from Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens and Pindara Private Hospital to Royal Pines and the Nerang River bends. Same-day help is often possible.

Same day service at no extra cost (conditions apply)

60-second summary

  • Rapid solar hot water repairs in Benowa & Benowa Waters

  • One crew, two trades: plumber + electrician together

  • We fix pumps, sensors, controllers, valves, boosters, leaks & collector flow

  • Temporary hot water units available if a specialty part’s on order

  • Licensed & insured: QBCC 1126780Electrical Licence 71053

Field notes: why Benowa systems go flaky

Benowa’s mix of leafy streets and canal breezes is great for lifestyle, tough on hardware:

  • Shade & leaf litter — mature jacarandas/figs near the Botanic Gardens drop debris that slows circulation and insulates collectors.

  • River air = corrosion — fittings and relief valves near Benowa Waters show early weeping and rust staining.

  • Timers out of step — controllers drift after power blips; boosters miss the off-peak window and never quite catch up.

  • Drifty sensors — roof probes reading 10–20 °C off trick controllers into “thinking” the tank is hot.

  • Old tiled roofs — perished insulation and kinked return lines on retrofits choke flow.

We bring roof-safety gear for two-storeys, steep sections around Royal Pines, and tight side access behind older brick homes.

Mini case study (real pattern, local job)

Near Benowa Gardens: Morning showers ran warm-cold-warm, booster stayed on until midnight. Controller clock was 90 mins slow; roof sensor reading 14 °C low; non-return valve sticking. We replaced the sensor, fitted a new check valve, bled the loop, corrected the timer and reset the tempering valve. Result: ~60 °C storage by late afternoon; booster now rarely runs.

Three checks you can do in two minutes

  1. Controller glance — note any error lights/codes and whether the clock/time-program looks right.

  2. Listen at the tank — gentle pump hum good; rattling/cycling on-off means air or a tired pump.

  3. Quick safety — active leak? Close the isolation valve beside the tank. Power tripping? Switch off the HWS breaker.

Snap a photo of the tank label (brand/model/size) and text it to us with your suburb.

What we can fix today

  • Circulation pumps and airlocks

  • Controllers, thermostats & roof sensors (calibration/replacement)

  • Electric/gas boosters & elements

  • Tempering / relief / non-return valves and leaking fittings

  • Collector issues: cracked glazing, perished insulation, blocked flow, wiring faults

How we work (no guesswork, no mess)

1) Verify — measure collector temps, confirm flow and booster draw, check timer logic.
2) Explain — show the fault in plain English; give a fixed price before tools come out.
3) Repair — most parts on the truck; safe roof access; neat finishes.
4) Prove — demonstrate storage temp, set tempering correctly, leave photo notes.
5) Backup — fit a temporary hot water unit if a specialty part must be ordered.

Repair vs replace — straight talk

If the cylinder’s sound and one component failed, repairing is your best value. If the tank body’s corroded or failures keep repeating, we’ll price a sensible solar or heat-pump replacement and handle supply, installation, disposal and warranty—no surprises.

Brands we see a lot in Benowa

Rheem • Rinnai • Solahart • Envirosun • Stiebel Eltron • Chromagen (plus others). Older or discontinued? We’ll hunt compatible parts or recommend a smart upgrade.

Access & strata? We’ve got it

Lift bookings around medical suites, canal-front scaff steps, narrow driveways off Benowa Rd/Ashmore Rd—we bring the right kit and keep shared areas clean for strata and managers.

Areas we cover from Benowa

BenowaBenowa WatersBundallAshmore CarraraSouthport • Isle of Capri

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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Benowa FAQ — quick, useful answers

Can you attend today?

Often, yes. Morning calls help. If a specialty part’s needed, we’ll fit a temporary unit so you’re not without hot water.

Why does the water go warm-cold-warm?

Usually poor circulation (airlock/tired pump) or a sensor lying to the controller. We test both before replacing anything.

There’s rust staining on the slab — is the tank gone?

Not always. Relief valves can weep and stain. If the cylinder is perforated, replacement’s safer—we’ll show clear proof either way.

Will you work around hospital appointments or school pickup?

Yes. We aim for tight windows and keep disruption low—handy around Pindara and school zones.

Do you service heat-pump systems too?

We repair, replace and install heat pumps as part of honest “repair vs replace” options.

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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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