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Choosing the Right HWS for Your Home

Choosing the Right HWS for Your Home

choosing the right hot water system for your home

Choosing the ideal hot water system for your Perth home is crucial because you don’t want to waste money on a unit that doesn’t have the capacity to service the needs of your family. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, so consider which option would suit your household needs.

The Amount of Water You Need

When it comes to the choice of hot water systems, Perth offers plenty of options. Before you decide which type you’ll buy, you need to assess how much water your family needs each day. Typically, one person needs about 50-80 litres of water. You might want to add more if someone has longer showers or washes dishes and clothes more frequently than usual. To make a simple calculation, you can look at your past water bills to determine how much water is being used, and it is also useful to know at what time of day hot water demand is the highest.

Depending on your needs, you might be able to choose a hot water system with or without a tank. Tankless units provide instantaneous hot water flow, while others come in a range of sizes, and you need to determine which one is right for your family. Whether you are a small household of 1 – 3 members, a medium one of 3 – 4 people or a large family of 5 or more numbers, it is essential that you purchase a hot water system that will satisfy your needs. Usually, smaller households choose either solar-powered systems, heat pump electric units or continuous flow gas systems. If you are a large family and you have access to gas, a large storage tank fuelled by gas is the optimal solution.

Types of Fuel Available

You are also limited by the types of fuel available. For many Australian households, the key question is whether their home has access to gas. Gas hot water systems Perth-wide are quite common and LPG is always an option if your home is not connected to the mains. If that isn’t an option, then you are limited to electric hot water units or a solar system with an electric booster. A combination of instantaneous systems and solar-powered tanks is a great option because they reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.

The Size of Your Home

One of the critical questions you need to ask before splurging on a new hot water system is how much space you have. Some water tanks require plenty of space and a specific position within your home. For example, solar-powered hot water units need to be placed on the roof on the north-facing side, while gas storage tanks require outside space where excess water can escape.  You also need to consider how far should your hot water system be from the taps and whether you might need two separate units on two sides of your house.   

Budgeting for Your Hot Water System Perth

While some hot water systems are cost-effective in the long run, others are easier to buy if you have a limited budget. You need to establish how much you are ready to invest in your new hot water unit. For example, a solar-boosted hot water system can be expensive, but they pay for themselves over time, while continuous flow electric units are initially cheap but can come with hefty energy bills. On the other hand, electric heat pumps are energy-efficient and inexpensive to install.

What Our Clients Say

Shannon from G. A. Perry attended our home today and installed a new show head for us. It entailed drilling into tiles which I wasn’t prepared to attempt. He arrived on time, was friendly and quick in his quality work. He also tightened up our towel rail while he was here. This is the 5th time I have called them out and every time has been the same. If you have any plumbing requirements, I highly recommend this Company. Arguable the best plumber in Perth.
Geoff Bennet
Geoff Bennet
09:47 09 Aug 22
Van 10. Arrived in time range and with courtesy, knowledge and efficiency, the non urgent and turned off leaking hot water pipe 250mm below paving was replaced. Cleaned burner and relit HW system. Good old fashioned service could not be faulted. I will use this company again and happily recommend.
John Blackburn
John Blackburn
07:14 08 Aug 22
I have been using GA Perry for both their Plumbing and Elecrical services over a period of several years. I have full confidence in the quality of their service, their work ethics and customer needs.To be able to use a contractor that is guaranteed to do a professional job without trying to upsell or cut corners are the values I look for and know that GA Perry has always had my best interests at heart and I never need to doubt the quality of the service they have provided to me in the past and will continue to do so when I need their expertise next.
Rom Mum
Rom Mum
05:16 29 Jul 22
Great service came on the dot and efficient, explained what had happened and why, pleasant and polite plumber. Peter is a credit to GA Perry.
Beverley Collins
Beverley Collins
09:23 28 Jul 22
Have used then numerous times. Trustworthy although can be pricey but can't complain as they come same day etc and they are experts. Very helpful!
nihongo02341
nihongo02341
12:57 23 Jun 22
The lad was so helpful, did an excellent job was on time, and I was extremely surprised at the amount I was quoted when job was completed. I was quoted a rediculous price by another Company $7900. Pays to shop around and I found G A Perry who I shall continue to use in future. Thankyou.. Valda Gainford
Valda Gainford
Valda Gainford
02:41 03 Jun 22
The lady that took my call - quick, friendly and knowledgeable. The plumber - was punctual, friendly, professional, completed all tasks in great time. Price - Bargain! Highly recommended.
James Pica
James Pica
03:03 25 Mar 22
Just want to thank GA Perry for the professional service . Always on time and helpful . I have used them often and won’t use anyone else .
Jack Dawes
Jack Dawes
07:01 02 Mar 22
I called after hours and spoke with the the after hours technician. He gave me brilliant advice and guidance on what I needed and how he could respond within a timeframe.When he arrived on time, the task was done quickly and efficiently and the bill was very reasonable. I couldn't thank the company enough. Thanks so much for the assistance.I would definitely recommend this business.
Derek Sheerin
Derek Sheerin
06:03 07 Jan 22
Over the years that we have used GA Perry as our "go to property care providers" we have been totally impressed and satisfied with their professional, prompt and efficient work. Their communication and honesty with us as absentee landlords has been exceptional.
Kaye Saultry
Kaye Saultry
02:21 18 Nov 21
GA Perry are amazing....I always contact them for plumbing, electrical and gas hot water repairs. They have even installed a gas hot water system and smoke alarms for me. The most reliable company, GA Perry representatives always arrive on time, are friendly, professional and they do impeccable work. I couldn't be happier with them. Faultless from first telephone contact to the finished job. Thanks GA Perry. I can't recommend this company highly enough.
David Brown
David Brown
05:59 17 Nov 21
I have used GA Perry on several occasions. The plumbers have always arrived in time, completed the work quickly, explained to me in plain English what they did and left the place in a clean and tidy state. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Michael Cousins
Michael Cousins
08:20 16 Nov 21
On time and on the ball. Excellent tradesman knew his stuff and advised the best outcome. Used this service three times recently for repairs. Highly recommend.
Anne Burns
Anne Burns
07:53 16 Nov 21
I tried to find a plumber to fix 3 taps and shower head not many wanted to do it as it wasnt a big job but these people didnt hesitate they were here on time and very friendly did a fantastic job l woild recommend them to anyone
Lynda Eves
Lynda Eves
01:30 16 Nov 21
You want to know what the only thing worse than having a blocked toilet on a Saturday night is? Trying to find a service that lists itself as 24/7 for emergencies that actually answers the phone when it happens. After trying 5 other places, not only did I get right through to an actual plumber, but he was here in little over an hour.I didn't catch his name, but the guy I spoke to came out, did a great job, and left the work area cleaner than it had been pre-disaster. While I hope I won't need this kind of service again in the future, I know who I'm calling first next time - it's these folks, for sure.
Olivia Lyons
Olivia Lyons
15:23 16 Oct 21
Very professional and clean service. I was prompted to give this review but the opinion is my own.
Bronwyn Smith
Bronwyn Smith
04:19 12 Oct 21
Was very quickly done thanks alot guys really happy your quick response 👍👍😊😊
Linda Fiaschi
Linda Fiaschi
07:52 18 Sep 21
GA Perry are now our go to plumbers. They are always reliable and trustworthy. They recently replaced our gas hot water system and arranged for ATCO to adjust the gas flow as the original plumbers from another company had not installed the correct system and this was the cause of many of the problems that we had experienced over an 8 year period. GA Perry were very helpful and organised a temporary system for us until ATCO had attended. Many thanks to Shannon and the other plumber who sorted everything out for us. Highly recommended.
Chris C
Chris C
06:22 31 Aug 21
Had Chris come around to instal a new dishwasher. After removing the old dishwasher he cleaned the dirt that was left in the space before connecting the new machine. Service above and beyond. Good bloke.
windscreens OB1
windscreens OB1
03:45 27 Aug 21
Have had 3 plumbers try and fix our hot water issues previously. GA Perry arrived on time and had the issue sorted in an hour. Awesome.
David Yu
David Yu
00:41 07 Jul 21
The plumber that installed my tap wear was professional, on time and cleaned up after the job. Highly recommended
Pina Fiorenza
Pina Fiorenza
06:22 23 Jun 21
Very pleasant workers. Always friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.
Penelope Tolj
Penelope Tolj
06:19 23 Jun 21
On time, friendly, reasonably priced, great service. Highly recommend.
Jessica Sheridan
Jessica Sheridan
08:56 10 May 21
Have used them many times over the last 6 years... Plumbing, hot water replacement, new light installs, power points inside and out. Always polite, professional and prompt.
Jocelyn Calder
Jocelyn Calder
11:48 30 Apr 21
The guy that reset my bathroom taps was so good, great advice, set it up so I could keep working and same guy came back when I was ready and finished the job.
Tim Hoath
Tim Hoath
14:28 29 Apr 21
Replaced Gas hot water storage system. Have found GA Perry very good using them for a number of years. Always prompt on time & tradesmen very professional. Pricing always competitive.
Trevor Davis
Trevor Davis
08:30 29 Apr 21
10 February 2021. GA Perry have looked after us again. One call to GA Perry and helpful staff were doing their utmost to help us. We were panicking but all sorted within an hour. I cannot rate GA Perry highly enough! Thanks again, guys!It is rare that I write a review for Google (I think that this is actually my first) but I feel as though I have to write this review having had the best service I have ever received from GA Perry last week (and also having seen some of the previous reviews on their website).Our water heater was failing and we were unsure as to the potential costs of replacing it. With one call to GA Perry, we were advised as to the options (from cheapest to most expensive but also most appropriate).I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam who was helpful, sincere and knowledgeable.We thought that we would also try to “tie up” some electrical work at home (which needed to be done for ages but we put it off because we were concerned about the costs).Within 24 hours (and also at the agreed time) we had both a plumber and an electrician attend at our house. The work was done efficiently and with a minimum of fuss (the tradesmen cleaned up after themselves which was a nice surprise). Both tradesmen did their jobs thoroughly and without rushing or cutting corners.Both tradesmen were professional and “went the extra mile” in respect of answering questions that we had and ensured that the heater was working properly and that the electrical work was safe.I thoroughly recommend GA Perry.Their costs were as estimated, their service was impeccable and making arrangements for the work was conducted professionally and with the focus on customer service.I have recommended GA Perry to my friends and will continue to do so.
David Quartermaine-Thompson
David Quartermaine-Thompson
14:45 10 Feb 21
Dave did excellent work upgrading the main switchboard at our house. Very neat, every RCD clearly marked and mapped. He was on time, polite, patient and the cost was exactly as quoted at a very reasonable price.Wayne who took the booking is fantastic, he could explain the technical side to the work too which was a great help.Second time we used GA Perry and honestly would not use anyone else ever again. Thanks guys!
Jaco Loftie-Eaton
Jaco Loftie-Eaton
12:17 10 Feb 21
We phoned GA PERRY yesterday to attend a blocked toilet that we had. From the initial telephone call we made speaking to Wayne, through to the Plumber Brodie arriving on time and attending our property and clearing our blocked toilet was faultless. A great company to engage any services. Very happy, highly recommend.
lily johnstone
lily johnstone
22:18 13 Jan 21
Had an issue with a Gas Leak, called three 24hr Emergency repairers and the only one to answer the call was GA Perry. From the outset, they were professional and had a tech arrive within 2 hours as promised. After explaining my situation to the tech, he troubleshooted all possible areas of the issue. He had the issue resolved within 30 minutes, could not be happier with the service, 5 stars. Highly recommend.
Barry Edwards
Barry Edwards
00:43 30 Dec 20
Rarely do I write reviews but from the first contact point on contact with Wayne on the phone through to Peter attending site on time and clearing our blocked drain promptly the service was 10/10. A truly professional, slick operation from start to finish. Thanks again GA Perry.
Amal Khan
Amal Khan
19:58 24 Feb 20
Called in the morning and within the Hour and a half a friendly plumber was there to rescue the shower disaster. New taps and washers. The bonus was that it was cheaper than I expected for top quality work and service.Thanks again guys.
Jono Cummins
Jono Cummins
05:22 07 Feb 20
Due to being without power for 21 hours I finally had Western Power come out & I was told that it wasn't their problem. I needed an electrician. My friend who uses you for anything needed fixing highly recommended you. I rang & got satisfaction within an hour. It was so good having my air cooler back on as it was so hot inside my house. My main switch in the metre box had burnt out. I thought it was a general outage in the area. No. Just me. I can't praise this company enough for their fast efficiency. Price wise I was happy. Thank you G A Perry
Jan Groombridge
Jan Groombridge
08:23 18 Jan 20
I had a ceiling fan/light installed. A bit expensive, but I always know that it's quality work that conforms to the latest industry standards. Every step was explained and justified, which I really liked.
Vicki Bailey
Vicki Bailey
01:11 18 Jan 20
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