No one wants to be without hot water. Regular maintenance of your hot water system can help to prevent breakdowns and the inconvenience of costly repairs or long wait times for replacement parts. If your hot water system runs on gas, booking in regular maintenance is a must. As well as improving efficiency – maintenance can keep your gas hot water heater (and your family) safe.
Book in your gas hot water heater service
If you have a gas hot water system and you’re based in Hawke’s Bay; East Coast Plumbing and Gas are available to service and maintain your system. We’re qualified plumbers and gas fitters and we’ve got the right skills and experience to carry out the work safely and efficiently. Call our team today on 06 211 6462.
We are also Rinnai Authorised engineers for warranty repairs and can deal directly with Rinnai if required.
Here are 5 reasons why it’s important to regularly maintain your gas hot water system:
Keep your gas hot water heater safe
Regular servicing by a certified gas fitter ensures the system complies with safety regulations. It’s important to make sure all the parts are in working order and well maintained so that you reduce the risk of gas leaks and carbon monoxide exposure: keeping everyone in your home safe.
Get more value from your investment with a longer life
Booking in your hot water system for regular maintenance can make sure that any minor issues are identified and fixed early – before they become major faults. This kind of regular maintenance can help to extend the life of your gas hot water heater.
Enjoy the best energy efficiency
Servicing, including sediment removal and burner adjustment, allows the system to operate efficiently. A well maintained gas hot water heater will be more efficient with the gas it consumes, helping you to manage your gas consumption and keep your energy bills to a minimum.
Reduce the cost of repair
Regular service and maintenance can help to reduce the cost of keeping your hot water system operational. Your gas fitter will be able to spot small defects and problems early and fix them – before they become major issues. This could reduce your repair cost and help you to avoid costly emergency callouts.
Keep your warranty valid
If your gas hot water system is new you might need to maintain it at the recommended frequency in order to preserve your warranty. Many manufacturers require regular professional servicing as a condition for maintaining the validity of the system’s warranty.
Book your gas hot water heater service today
Whether your gas hot water heater is old or new – it’s always the right time to start a programme of maintenance. Call our team today and we can book in your gas hot water heater service for a time that suits you. Whether your service is due today or next year, we’ll be happy to book you in so you don’t miss out on important maintenance.



