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Southport Solar Hot Water — Professional Repairs & Servicing

Tepid showers, a booster that naps through cool mornings, a damp ring under the tank — not how you want to start the day. Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical repairs solar hot water systems across Southport — from Broadwater Parklands and Australia Fair to Ferry Road Markets, Smith St and the hospital precinct — and we often get hot water back the same day.

Same day service at no extra cost (conditions apply)

Quick outcomes

  • Rapid solar hot water repairs in Southport

  • One coordinated crew: licensed plumber + licensed electrician

  • Fixes for pumps, controllers, sensors, boosters, valves, leaks, collector flow

  • Temporary hot water units if a specialty part is on order

  • Licences: QBCC 1126780Electrical Licence 71053

Field notes: why Southport systems play up

Coastal air from the Broadwater, high-rise plant rooms, and older tiled roofs inland create a familiar pattern:

  • Heat not leaving the roof — collectors run hot but the tank stays cool (airlocks, tired circulation pumps, kinked/blocked returns on old retrofits off Nerang St).

  • Boosters out of rhythm — timer drift after brief power blips; elements/relays fail to engage on grey runs.

  • Sensors lying to the controller — roof probes 10–20 °C out make the system “think” storage is warm.

  • Valve weeps — tempering/relief valves stain slabs in salt air near Marine Parade.

  • Collector trouble — perished insulation, cracked glazing, shaded arrays behind mature figs near Broadwater Parklands.

We carry roof-safety gear for two-storeys, tidy protection for service lifts and plant rooms, and we keep common areas spotless.

Mini case study (typical Southport job)

Near Ferry Rd Markets: Morning showers ran warm-cold-warm; booster running late into the night. Controller clock was 70 mins slow, roof sensor 15 °C low, non-return valve sticking. We replaced the probe and check valve, bled the loop, corrected the timer and reset the tempering valve. Result: steady ~60 °C storage by late arvo; booster only on truly overcast nights.

What you actually get

  • Both trades in one visit — no juggling a sparkie later

  • Up-front decisions — we show the fault and fix-price it before tools come out

  • Stocked trucks — pumps, valves, elements, controllers, sensors, fittings

  • Plan B readytemporary unit if parts are inbound

  • Photo notes — useful for strata, landlords and insurance

Three ways Southport systems fail — and our first test

  • Only-warm water after cloudy days → we check booster draw and timer windows first.

  • Hot roof, cool tank → we confirm flow rate and pump amperage; bleed the loop.

  • Random temperature swings → we verify roof sensor accuracy and controller inputs.

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

Before we arrive (2-minute checklist)

  • Note any error lights/codes and whether the controller clock looks right

  • Active leak? Close the isolation valve beside the tank

  • Power tripping? Switch off the HWS breaker until we arrive

  • Text a photo of the tank label (brand/model/size) to speed parts matching

Access & strata — no fuss

Service lifts near Australia Fair, loading zones around Scarborough St, tight side paths in older duplexes — we book access, protect surfaces, and provide photo documentation for managers.

Brands we service weekly

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

Repair vs replace — straight talk

If your cylinder is sound and one part failed, repairing is the best value. If the tank body’s corroded or breakdowns repeat, 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.

Areas we cover from Southport

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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Southport FAQ — short, useful answers

Can you attend today around hospital rosters or uni timetables?

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

Why are evenings lukewarm after cloudy weather?

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

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

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

Do you handle high-rise plant rooms and body-corp rules?

Yes. We book lifts, follow site procedures, protect finishes and supply photo notes for strata/insurers.

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