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Hot water in Canberra
What should a hot water system cost?
A ballpark for a new hot water system or a repair, from published Canberra prices, and the rebates for switching to a heat pump.
It's roughly
$3,400 – $6,800
Licensed work
Check their licence
Installing or repairing a hot water system needs a licensed plumber in the ACT, and a gas system also needs a licensed gasfitter. Ask for their licence number, then look them up on Access Canberra's public register. It shows expired, suspended and cancelled licences, and any disciplinary action.
Access Canberra: choosing a tradesperson →Money back
Rebates that might help
- Home Energy Support rebates (ACT Government): 50% of the supplied and installed cost, up to $2,500 per rebate and $5,000 in total.
- Sustainable Household Scheme loans (ACT Government): Loans of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3%, over up to 10 years, with no fees.
- Gas-to-electric upgrade discount (ActewAGL) (Electricity retailer): $2,500 off swapping ducted gas heating for ducted reverse cycle, or $1,250 off swapping gas hot water for a heat pump, plus bill credits.
- Small-scale technology certificates (Australian Government): A discount off rooftop solar, solar water heaters and air source heat pumps, through certificates your installer usually claims for you.