Heat Pump Hot Water The Hill
Heat pump hot water in The Hill replaces a tired electric cylinder with a tank that takes its heat from the outside air, so each shower uses less power, which suits a failed tank or a high power bill. We match the size to how many people shower, then quote a fixed price. Ring (02) 4063 1093.
Other choices. Whether to fix or replace the tank you have is covered on the hot water hub. Your plumber in The Hill also fits gas heaters, set out under gas fitting.
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters · NSW Lic. 359278C
Last updated September 2026
Why switch to a heat pump?
A heat pump heats water the way a fridge cools it, just running the other way. Instead of paying an element to heat the tank, it moves warmth that is already in the air.
You feel that in the power bill, winter included. Get a price for one when:
- An electric storage cylinder that has failed or is close to it, since the replacement decision is already in front of you
- A renovation in a terrace or converted flat where the old tank's position no longer suits the layout
- A household wanting to cut running costs without moving to gas
- A new build or re-fit where the plumbing can be planned around the unit from day one
How the install runs
The steps are the same for a terrace courtyard or a flat's balcony:
- 1
Ring or send the form
Call (02) 4063 1093 or use the form to explain the fault. We ask enough to bring the right equipment the first time.
- 2
A fixed price first
A plumber inspects the job and names a fixed figure up front. Nothing gets started until you give the go-ahead.
- 3
Swap and start up
We empty and remove the old tank, stand the new unit where air moves freely, connect pipes, valves and timer, then run it.
- 4
Covered for a year
Every job carries our 365-day warranty on all work. If something we did isn't right, ring the same number.
What builds the figure?
We provide up-front, honest quotes that will always match the final price, should you decide to go ahead.
For a heat pump, it turns on:
- Stairs, since hauling a tank up to a top-floor flat is slower than wheeling it into a garage
- Tank capacity, matched to the number of people showering
- Moving pipework if the old cylinder sat somewhere airless
- Taking the old tank away
A suburb of flats, conversions and end-of-life tanks
Old tanks in converted flats
Frost-free, salt-heavy
"[The plumber] & his young helper were courteous, well mannered & competent when replacing the solar hot water station pump at my property" Jennifer
When we're not the right call
Wiring a new dedicated circuit or upgrading the switchboard for the heat pump is electrician's work, so you'll need one alongside us. If you have a gas water heater that still runs well, repairing it may cost less than switching.
Heat pump questions from The Hill
Is a heat pump hot water system a good fit for a The Hill apartment block?
It can be, if there is open air around it. The unit feeds on warmth in the air, so it needs a balcony or courtyard, never a closed stairwell cupboard. Before quoting we look at the spot and the fan noise, and check whether your strata by-laws limit where it can go.
Does the salt air around The Hill's clifftop streets affect a heat pump?
Yes, if it faces the ocean. The fan and coil sit outdoors, and spray blowing up off the Tasman corrodes bare metal faster than inland air. We look for a spot sheltered from the sea side and show you how to rinse the coil down.
How long does a heat pump install take in a terrace on this ridge?
It depends on the site, and the expected time is written into the quote. The work is draining and removing the old tank, fixing the heat pump in its spot, then connecting the water, valves and controls and running it up. A narrow stair or a top-floor flat adds hours.
Do you take the old cylinder away when you install the new heat pump?
Yes. Carting away the old cylinder is part of the price you approve, so the balcony or courtyard is left clear once the heat pump is running.
Need a plumber? Call or send the form
Call (02) 4063 1093 or send the form below. Available 24/7, you see a fixed figure ahead of any work, and every job carries our 365-day warranty on all work.
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