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Tallebudgera Solar Hot Water Repairs - Fixed Today!

Creek mist, steep driveways, tank water scale… Tallebudgera is tough on hot water gear. If your solar system has slid from hot to “only warm,” the booster naps through cool mornings, or there’s a damp ring at the slab, Todd’s Plumbing & Electrical will find the fault and fix it properly. We cover Tallebudgera & Tallebudgera Valley most weeks — along Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Petsch Creek Rd, Connection Rd and the ridgelines — and we often restore hot water the same day.

Same day service at no extra cost (conditions apply)

Why locals choose us

  • One visit, two trades: licensed plumber + electrician together

  • Fast, instrumented diagnosis (flow, temps, booster draw, sensor calibration)

  • Fixed price before tools come out — no surprises

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

  • Roof-safe access for high pitches, sheds and long driveways

  • Photo notes for owners, insurers and property managers

Field notes: why Tallebudgera systems struggle

  • Tank & bore water minerals scale up tempering valves and pump internals → erratic temps.

  • Long solar loops on big roofs → airlocks or tired circulation pumps mean rooftop heat never reaches the tank.

  • Storm blips & timer drift on acreage → boosters miss the off-peak window; evenings go lukewarm.

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

  • Collector wear on shed roofs — perished insulation, cracked glazing, loose wiring after hot/windy spells

We carry roof-safety gear for steep tiles, Colorbond sheds, and tidy protection for internal stair runs.

Mini case study — Valley ridge, shed-mounted collectors

Showers ran hot-warm-cool. Roof sensor was 17 °C low; pump short-cycling; tempering valve scaled from tank water. We replaced the probe, bled the loop, fitted a quality tempering valve and corrected the booster window. Result: stable ~60 °C storage; booster only after genuinely overcast runs.

What we fix (today)

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

  • Up-front options — repair vs replace with plain-English pros/cons and a fixed price

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

  • Plan B readytemporary unit if parts need ordering

  • Photo notes — useful for landlords, builders and insurance

What we fix (today)

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

How your job actually runs

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

  • Explain — plain-English cause + fixed price options (repair vs replace).

  • Do — safe access on high pitches/sheds; clean finishes.

  • Prove — storage temp & tempering set correctly; leave photo notes + simple care tips.

  • No-hot-water fallback — fit a temporary unit if parts are inbound.

Repair vs replace — honest call

If your cylinder is sound and one component failed, repairing is best value. If the tank body is corroded or the same fault keeps returning, we’ll price a sensible solar or heat-pump replacement sized to your roof, tariff and household. We handle supply, installation, disposal and warranties.

Sustainability bonus we bring

We routinely adjust booster timing and controller logic so your solar does the heavy lifting and the booster only mops up — lower bills without cold showers.

Brands we service every week

Rheem • Rinnai • Solahart • Envirosun • Stiebel Eltron • Chromagen (and others). Older/discontinued models welcome — we source compatible parts or suggest a smart upgrade.

Quick homeowner checklist (speeds things up)

  • Snap the tank label (brand/model/size) and text it through.

  • 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.

Areas we cover from here

Book a repair

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

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Tallebudgera FAQs — straight answers

Can you attend today with a long driveway and steep roof?

Often, yes. We bring roof-safe access gear and manage long access runs. If a specialty part’s needed, we can fit a temporary unit so you’re not without hot water.

Why do evenings go lukewarm after stormy weeks?

Usually the booster missed its window, the pump isn’t moving heat from the roof, or a sensor is lying to the controller. We test all three before replacing anything.

There’s a rust ring at the slab — is the tank finished?

Not always. Relief/tempering valves can weep and stain, especially with tank/bore water. If the cylinder is perforated, we’ll show clear proof; otherwise it’s a targeted repair.

Do you service shed-mounted and off-grid setups?

Yes. We work on shed arrays, long pipe runs and high-pitch roofs, and we can advise on booster scheduling against your tariff/solar PV.

Can you install a new system if mine’s undersized for the family?

Absolutely. We 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