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Carrara Solar Hot Water — We Trace the Fault and Fix It Properly

Showers should be hot, full stop. If yours swings from warm to meh, the booster refuses to wake up, or there’s a damp ring under the tank, Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical can sort it. We work across Carrara every week — Emerald Lakes, Palm Meadows, around Nerang–Broadbeach Rd, Gooding Dr and the river flats — and we often restore hot water the same day.

Same day service at no extra cost (conditions apply)

Snapshot

  • Same-day solar hot water repairs in Carrara (schedule permitting)

  • One crew, two trades: licensed plumber + licensed electrician

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

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

  • Licences: QBCC 1126780Electrical Licence 71053

Field notes from Carrara roofs

Carrara’s conditions are a cocktail: river air, afternoon storms that dump leaf litter, and long runs of tile or Colorbond on low-pitch roofs. What that does to solar hot water:

  • Heat that never reaches the tank — collectors cook on the roof but storage stays cool (airlocks, tired circulation pumps, kinked/blocked returns on older retrofits).

  • Boosters out of rhythm — timer drift after brief outages near Heritage Bank Stadium event nights; elements or relays don’t engage when they should.

  • Sensors telling fibs — roof probes reading 10–20 °C off, so the controller “thinks” the tank is hot.

  • Weeping valves — tempering/relief valves leave rust trails on slabs near canal pockets and the river.

  • Collector headaches — cracked glazing, perished insulation, or shaded panels along mature trees by Emerald Lakes.

We bring roof-safety kit for two-storeys and long, shallow pitches, plus tidy protections for internal stairwells in townhouses.

Mini case study (local, typical)

Emerald Lakes terrace: Family reported “fine at first, then lukewarm.” Controller clock was 80 mins slow; roof sensor reading 14 °C low; pump short-cycling. We replaced the probe, bled the loop, fitted a new non-return valve and corrected the booster window. Result: steady ~60 °C storage by late arvo; booster now only after truly overcast days.

What you actually get

  • One visit, both trades. No juggling a sparkie later.

  • Upfront decisions. We show the fault and fix-price it before tools come out.

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

  • Plan B ready. If parts need ordering, we fit a temporary unit so you’re never without.

  • Photo notes. Handy for strata, landlords and insurers.

Quick homeowner checks (2 minutes)

  • Glance at the controller clock and program; note any error lights/codes.

  • Listen at the tank: gentle hum ok; rattle/cycling = airlock or a tired pump.

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

  • Power tripping? Switch off the HWS breaker until we arrive.
    Snap a pic of the tank label (brand/model/size) — text it with your street.

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

How we work (no guesswork)

  • Verify — measure collector temps, confirm flow & booster draw, sanity-check controller logic.

  • Explain — repair vs replace with plain-English pros/cons and a fixed price.

  • Do — safe roof access, neat finishes, no surprise extras.

  • Prove — set storage temp & tempering correctly; show photos; simple after-care.

  • Fallbacktemporary hot water unit while specialty parts arrive.

Brands we see in Carrara

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

Repair or replace?

If the cylinder is sound and one part failed, repairing is the best value. If the tank body’s corroded or faults keep repeating, we’ll price a sensible solar or heat-pump replacement and handle supply, installation, disposal and warranty paperwork.

Access & strata, no drama

Event-day traffic near the stadium, narrow side paths off Gooding Dr, townhouse body-corp rules around Emerald Lakes — we plan around it, protect common areas, and keep things tidy.

Where we’re working from here

Carrara • Emerald Lakes • BenowaNerangAshmoreMerrimacBroadbeach WatersClear Island Waters

Book a repair

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

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Carrara FAQ — quick, useful answers

Can you attend today around school runs or stadium events?

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

Why do evenings go lukewarm after cloudy weather?

Commonly the booster didn’t engage, the pump isn’t moving heat off the roof, or the sensor is misleading the controller. We test all three before replacing anything.

There’s rust staining under the tank — is it finished?

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

Do you work inside golf estates and townhouses?

Yes. We follow access rules for Palm Meadows, Emerald Lakes and nearby estates, and provide photo notes for managers.

Can you supply and install a new system if mine’s done?

Absolutely. We’ll size solar or heat-pump to your usage, roof and tariff, install it, and remove the old unit.

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