Purchasing a new hot water system can be a big investment and the installation may include both gas and electrical components.

You may need an electrician as well as a plumber but in just about every case, you will need a plumber.

Plumbers

If you are installing a gas hot water system or a solar hot water system with a gas booster, then you need to get a qualified plumber to install your water heaters. The federal government is currently attempting to phase out electrical hot water systems in areas where natural gas is available so check with your supplier before even investing in one.

Warranty and Safety

Most manufacturers won’t cover the terms of a products warranty if it isn’t installed by a professional plumber. Some products also require the installer to be accredited with them. Most plumbers will only install systems that they are accredited to install and most suppliers won’t supply products that they can’t provide installers for.

Hot water systems can be attached to the electrical wiring in your home or can be attached to gas mains. For the safety of yourself and your family it important to ensure that any new or existing systems are installed correctly and safely.