Hot Water

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No one enjoys cold showers after a long work day or on a chilly winter morning, not to mention the near-impossible task of cleaning grease from a pan in cold water. Hot water system breakdowns can occur when you least expect them leaving you without hot water scrambling to try to find a solution or running the kettle nonstop to fill a bath and sink. Hot water systems over time will become less and less efficient taking longer to heat water and increasing the number of times you run out of hot water or the time you have to wait for the water to heat up. Keep your hot water system from controlling your household contact the team at Innovate Energy today and let us restore your control over your hot water heater. Whether it's a hot water emergency, installation of a new water heater system replacement or repair of an older system we have a solution for you.

All Types of Hot Water Systems

Our team at Innovate Energy are experts with all things solar hot water systems, electric storage, instantaneous hot water systems, heat pump hot water, and gas storage and instant hot water systems.

Electric Water Heaters

Electric hot water systems come in three types; electric tank water heater and instant electric hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems. Both of these systems have their own pros and cons and use cases depending on your home's hot water demands and the available space for a hot water system. Below are how each system works and which system is best for you.

• Electric Hot Water Tank System:

  An electric storage hot water system is one of the most common hot water systems around due to its efficiency and effectiveness in supplying large quantities of hot water for larger households. These systems are made up of an insulated storage tank and an electrical heating coil that runs inside the tank and keeps the water within at a set temperature. This means that when your hot water system is the correct size you will have enough hot water in one tank to meet your peak hot water demands. Another benefit of this is that the typical times you need hot water are also the peak tariff times for electricity and as the water in the system is already hot you greatly reduce your energy usage within these periods. An electric storage hot water system is perfect for homes of more than two people or homes or businesses where you have a greater demand for hot water.

• Instant Electric Hot Water System:

  An electric instantaneous hot water system is perfect for offices, smaller homes, tiny homes, granny flats and more. An electric instantaneous hot water system can be installed nearly anywhere from walls to under sinks or in cupboards they are the perfect discrete hot water solution. Instant hot water uses a coiled electric element to heat water as it is needed, this means operating costs when you aren't using hot water are next to nothing whereas a storage hot water system will still be running to keep the water temp at a set point. However, the opposite can occur when an instant hot water system is placed under demand their operating costs can skyrocket. Electric instant hot water systems are also an increasing choice as a solar water heater booster for overcast days or when you run out of hot water.

• Heat Pump Hot Water System:

  Heat pump hot water systems are some of the most efficient hot water systems around. These systems work similarly to an air conditioner where it uses the heat in the ambient air to heat the water and not an electric heating coil or the sun and save big in operational costs. There are also many government rebates on the installation of a heat pump water heater.

Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar hot water systems are fast becoming the most popular hot water system around due to their little to no operating costs and minimal carbon footprint. A solar hot water system can come with two different panel types and two different storage types depending on your needs and budget.

• Flat Plate Solar Hot Water Systems:

  Flat plate solar hot water systems are the most common type of solar hot water system. These systems use a flat solar panel-style heating system that absorbs the heat from the sun to heat the water that flows through the panel. These systems are cheaper than an evacuated tube system however they aren't as efficient in colder climates as the water can freeze in the system.

• Evacuated Tubes Solar Hot Water:

  Evacuated tube solar hot water systems are a more efficient but more costly alternative when it comes to panel choice. These systems use a series of vacuum tubes that the water flows through. The vacuum reduces the heat loss from the air temp allowing for a more efficient hot water system. They are also far more efficient in colder climates due to their reduced heat loss.

On top of having two different types of solar hot water collectors, they also have two different types of storage systems.

• Close couples or gravity systems:

  Close coupled or gravity systems have a storage tank on the roof just above the panels. These systems use a thermosiphon process that lets cooler water flow to the bottom of the panel then as it heats up it will cycle back up into the storage tank. These systems have no operating costs as they do not need a pump to cycle the water through and can use gravity to feed it into your home's plumbing systems. However, as the storage tank is installed on the roof you will need to have a roof rated to hold the weight of the system if it is not rated to that level you will need a pumped system.

• Pumped or split systems:

  Split solar hot water systems split the panels and storage tank up placing the storage tank on the ground. This allows for a larger storage tank or for roofs that aren't rated to hold the weight of solar hot water tanks. This does however mean that a split system requires a small amount of electricity to run a pump that moves water from the pump to the panels. This means that, unlike a gravity system that is entirely self-powering with zero operating costs a split system will have a semi-standard operating cost as the system heats water through the panel.

If you are struggling to decide what combination of solar hot water panel and tank is best for your home and needs reach out to the team at Innovate Energy and we can work with you to design a solution for you. Our team can also install an electric or gas instant hot water system as a booster for your solar hot water system to ensure you are never left without hot water.

Gas Hot Water Systems

Much like an electric hot water system gas hot water systems come in two main types storage and instant gas hot water systems. Gas hot water systems use a gas burner to heat the water in either a storage tank (storage hot water system) or a coil of pipes (instant hot water system). The main benefit of a gas hot water system is that as they don't use electricity they will not be affected as much if at all by peak electricity price increases saving you money in operating costs. If you are still struggling to decide on what type of hot water system is best for your home contact our team and we will help you decide on what system is best for you.

Hot Water System Installation

When it comes to hot water system installations look no further than the team from Innovate Energy our team of hot water system installers has a solution for you and your home. Whether it's an instant/storage electric hot water installation, gas hot water system or a solar hot water install we have a solution for you. Our team will ensure that the system is installed in a way that minimises its footprint in your home while maximising its efficiency and longevity to keep your hot water running. Our team also offer 1 for 1 hot water heater replacements if your existing hot water system has become increasingly inefficient or is broken beyond repair. Contact our team today for a hot water system installation and get your home hot water running efficiently. If your existing system has broken down or the hot water has unexpectedly stopped flowing our team offers comprehensive hot water system repair services to get your hot water back running.

Hot Water Repairs

Hot water breakdowns can strike at the worst times and create chaos in your home whether it leaves you with nothing but cold showers or makes washing up next to impossible hot water system breakdowns throw a spanner in the works of your day. Innovate Energy’s team of expert hot water systems repair specialists have a repair solution for you. Whether it's solar hot water repairs or electric storage/instant hot water systems repairs we have a solution for you to get your system back operating as it should. Our team can also advise you as to whether your existing system is worth repairing or whether it will be cheaper both right now and in the long run to get a replacement hot water system. In some situations even if your existing hot water system can be repaired the system may be getting old and as it gets older it will become less and less efficient increasing running costs and the risk of further breakdowns or the repair will cost more than a hot water heater replacement. In these situations, our team can conduct a like-for-like hot water replacement saving you money now and in the long run. However, through a simple yearly hot water service, you can greatly reduce the risk of your hot water system breaking down in the first place.

Hot Water Maintenance

Hot water system servicing lets our team ensure your hot water system is operating as it should and keeps our team running as it should. As part of a solar or electric hot water service, our team will test that the entire system is operating correctly as well as ensure that the electrical systems are safe and make any repairs needed before they break down completely. we also offer heat pump hot water systems service we will ensure that the refrigerant levels are full and make any repairs needed to keep the system operating as it should. Our team can also offer all your gas hot water system maintenance and ensure that the gas system is up to standard and ensure the safety and efficiency of the gas hot water heater system.

For all your solar and electric hot water system needs contact the team at Innovate Energy today and we will get your hot water back running as it should.