Gas or Heat Pump Hot Water for a Narre Warren Home?
A plain comparison of gas storage, gas continuous-flow and heat pump hot water for Narre Warren households replacing an old unit.
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Gas storage
Gas storage is what most Narre Warren homes already have. Replacing like for like is quick, because the gas line, water connections and position are already there. Running costs depend on gas prices and the supply charge you pay. If you plan to keep other gas appliances, a gas storage unit remains a sensible choice.
Gas continuous-flow
Continuous-flow units heat water as you use it, so you do not run out. They need an adequate gas supply and meter size, especially for larger models. They suit families who run several showers in a row and want to keep using gas.
Heat pump
A heat pump uses electricity to move heat from the air into the water, using much less energy than an electric element. With rooftop solar and a timer, much of the heating can happen during the day for very little cost. If a heat pump lets you remove the last gas appliance, you can also stop paying the gas supply charge. Rebates may reduce the upfront cost.
Things to weigh up
Consider how long you plan to stay in the house, whether you have or plan to get solar, where the unit will go and whether the hum could disturb bedrooms or neighbours, your power supply, and whether you still need gas for cooking or heating. On many Narre Warren properties the side path has space for any of these systems.
Getting advice
We install all three types and are happy to give you an honest comparison and written quotes for each.
Narre Warren soil and pipes
Most of Narre Warren sits on grey and yellow clay that holds water through winter and cracks open in a dry February. Pipes laid in it move a little every season. On the streets built in the 1970s and 1980s that means earthenware sewer joints that have shifted and let roots in. On the 1990s and 2000s estates south of the Princes Highway it usually means PVC lines that have sagged where the trench was backfilled, leaving a dip that collects grease and wipes. Up in Narre Warren North the blocks are bigger and the runs are longer, often to a septic system or a pump. We bring that local knowledge to every job, and we use a camera to confirm what is happening underground rather than guessing at it.
Related services
- Emergency plumbing
- Blocked drains
- Hot water repairs
- Gas fitting
- Hot water replacement
- Heat pumps
- Leaking taps
- Burst pipes
- Toilet repairs
- Leak detection
- Sewer and relining
- Stormwater
- Roof and gutters
- Bathroom plumbing
- Kitchen and laundry
- Backflow and commercial
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Questions on this topic
Do heat pumps work in winter?
Yes. They heat more slowly in very cold weather but keep working.
Can I switch from gas to a heat pump in the same spot?
Usually. We check airflow, power supply and noise before quoting.
Why Narre Warren calls us back
Local to the 3805 streets
From the Fountain Gate side streets to the estates off Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, we know the homes and how they were plumbed.
One licence for the whole job
Water, sewer, stormwater and gas are all covered, so one plumber can usually finish what they start.
You approve the price first
The fault is found and explained, then priced. Nothing is done until you say go ahead.
Respect for your home
Covers on boots, sheets on floors, and the mess goes with us. We ring ahead if we are running late.
Get a free quote
Tell us what is going on and a licensed Narre Warren plumber will call you back.
How quoting works
Call 03 7075 3465 or send the form with a short note and a photo if you have one. A licensed plumber rings you back, asks a few questions and books a time that suits. On site they find the cause, talk you through the options and give you a fixed price. Nothing starts until you agree, and larger jobs get a free written quote you can take away and think about.
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