Aquamax Hot Water Repairs, Service and Installation in the Redlands and Brisbane Bayside

Dave Kiddy is a licensed plumber and gas fitter with more than 20 years on the tools, based right here in Wellington Point, which means jobs in our own suburb and the immediately surrounding area often get our fastest response of anywhere we cover. He handles every Aquamax job from first call to finished invoice, so the quote and the work come from the same person.

The Aquamax hot water range in general terms

Aquamax is best known for continuous flow gas hot water units, which heat water on demand rather than storing it in a tank, and we see them fitted on the outside wall of homes right across the Redlands. Continuous flow suits households wanting an ongoing supply of hot water without the risk of running out, and it takes up far less space than a storage tank, which matters on smaller blocks and townhouse developments. Aquamax also offers storage electric and gas units for homes where continuous flow is not the right fit, whether because of gas supply, budget, or the layout of the property. As with any brand we work on, we are not going to claim Aquamax is the best choice on the market — the right unit comes down to your household's hot water use and how the home is set up, not brand loyalty.

Common faults we see on Aquamax units

The most frequent call we get on Aquamax units is no hot water, which on a continuous flow system can point to an ignition fault, a problem with gas supply to the unit, or an issue with the flow sensor that tells the unit water is being drawn. Ignition and pilot issues are common after a gas bottle swap or a power interruption, since continuous flow units rely on both gas and electricity to fire correctly. Continuous flow units display an error code when something is wrong, and the exact meaning varies by model and firmware version, so we always read the code on the unit itself rather than diagnosing over the phone. On the smaller number of Aquamax storage tanks we service, we see the usual TPR valve leaks and, on older steel tanks near the water in Wellington Point and Ormiston, corrosion brought on by salt air. Blocked or corroded external flues on wall-mounted units are also worth checking, particularly on homes that back onto trees or dense gardens.

Repair or replace

Whether we repair or recommend replacing an Aquamax unit depends on the fault, the age of the unit and whether parts are readily available for the model. Where replacement makes more sense, most residential hot water replacements run $1,200 to $3,000 supplied and installed. If your Aquamax unit has failed and hot water has stopped altogether, most emergency callouts run $250 to $600 depending on what needs doing. We confirm the number with you before any work begins.

We also install and service other brands

Aquamax is one of six brands we work on across the Redlands and bayside. DK Plumbing also repairs, services and installs Rheem, Rinnai, Dux, Vulcan and Bosch hot water systems, so if you are weighing up a replacement, we can talk through what suits your home rather than assuming a like-for-like swap is best.

Why call Dave

• Based in Wellington Point, so our own suburb and the surrounding area often get our fastest response
• More than 20 years of experience diagnosing continuous flow faults, not just storage tanks
• Common parts carried on the van, so most repairs are finished in a single visit
• Lifetime workmanship guarantee — it works when we leave, or we come back and fix it

Nearby suburbs

We work on Aquamax hot water systems in Wellington Point, Ormiston and Thorneside, along with the rest of the Redlands and bayside.

Aquamax continuous flow unit throwing an error, or no hot water at all? Call Dave on 0409 364 858 — licensed, insured, upfront pricing.

Common questions