Gas hot water systems

Gas hot water systems remain a common option, especially in new builds where narrow block widths make it difficult to site a 650mm-wide storage tank beside the house. In Caboolture and surrounding areas, many homes have access to natural gas mains, which typically cost considerably less than bottled LPG. Instantaneous natural gas and LPG hot water units are compact — roughly suitcase-sized — and wall-mountable. These tankless heaters save valuable space as block sizes shrink. Most models use electronic ignition instead of a continuous pilot, reducing gas use over time, but they rely on electricity, so there is no hot water during a power outage because there is no stored supply. While LPG hot water systems are still widespread, they have become more expensive to run due to delivery, handling and cylinder rental charges. For reliable performance you’ll often need two 45kg gas bottles. In some newer estates or planned communities without natural gas, developments may be tied into a central LPG distribution with individual meters. That removes bottle rental costs but commonly ties you to a single gas provider. Where natural gas mains are available, the supply is usually around 25–45% cheaper than bottled LPG. Keep in mind many suppliers now add service fees exceeding $50 per quarter in addition to usage charges. Because hot water heating consumes far more gas than cooking or barbecuing, both system efficiency and ongoing supply and service costs are key considerations when choosing a Caboolture plumber for hot water system installation or repairs, whether gas and electric options are under review.