Hot water valve, leak and no hot water repairs in Hamilton
Dripping valves, leaks, tripped elements and water that won't get hot. Most hot water faults are a repair, not a new cylinder, and this is the work we do most.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. After-hours call-outs for urgent hot water and gas problems.
- Written quote the same daySent the day you ask, free
- Certifying plumber, gasfitter and drainlayerLicensed with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board
- 4.9 from 63 reviewsOn Builderscrack, with 72 jobs completed
- Owner-run and localBased in Hillcrest, 13 years in the trade
What's included
- Fault finding on electric, gas and heat pump hot water
- Relief, tempering, pressure limiting and expansion valve replacement
- Element and thermostat replacement
- Leaking fittings and pipework around the cylinder
- Rinnai Infinity fault codes and servicing
- Pressure and flow problems at the taps and shower
The common faults, and what they usually cost to fix
Most hot water calls in Hamilton are one of a handful of faults. A relief valve that drips or runs. A tempering valve that’s stuck, giving a shower that’s too hot, too cold or swinging between the two. An element or thermostat that’s failed, so the water’s cold or runs out fast. A fitting weeping onto the floor. Each one is a part we carry on the van and a job that’s often done in under an hour. None of them means a new cylinder, and we’ll never sell you one to fix a valve.
When a repair stops making sense
A cylinder leaking from the tank itself, one that’s rusting through, or one that’s needed repeated repairs is at the end of its life, and we’ll say so. In that case you get the replacement options in writing, like for like next to a mains-pressure or heat pump upgrade, and you decide. On a Rinnai Infinity, a unit past about 15 years with a major fault is usually better replaced than repaired, and we’ll give you both numbers.
What happens when you get in touch
The same four steps on every job, so you know what's coming.
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You get in touch
Call, or send the quote form with a few photos. We take the details and book a time to look at the job, or quote from the photos if they show enough.
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Written quote, usually the same day
We send the quote the day you ask. For common jobs the pricing is ready, and we tell you if a repair will do instead of a replacement.
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The job
Non-urgent jobs are usually done within a week. Water or gas is off for the minimum time, and you do not need to be home if we can get access.
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Paperwork and tidy up
Gas work comes with a gas safety certificate, and consented work with the PS3, pressure test and as-laid drainage plans the council needs. Then we clean up and invoice.
What's different about dealing with Tron
A local business done properly. Here's what that means on your job.
| Tron Plumbing and Gas | A typical plumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | The same local team, quote to sign-off | Whoever is free that day |
| Quote | Written, usually the same day you ask | Verbal, or days later |
| Hot water repairs | Repair first if a valve or element fixes it | Often straight to a new cylinder |
| Quoting from photos | Yes, for cylinders and Rinnai units | Site visit and call-out first |
| Gas and drains | Certifying gasfitter and drainlayer too | Separate trades, separate quotes |
| Paperwork | Gas certificates, PS3 and as-laid plans included | Sometimes extra |
Hot water repairs: your questions
The relief valve on my cylinder drips all the time. Is that a problem?
A little discharge when the cylinder heats is normal. A constant drip or a steady run means the valve has failed or the pressure is wrong, and it's wasting hot water. It's usually a quick valve replacement.
No hot water at all. What's the likely cause?
On an electric cylinder: a tripped breaker, a failed element or a thermostat. On a Rinnai or other continuous-flow unit: a fault code, ignition, or the gas supply. We find the cause before quoting anything.
The hot water runs out fast. Can that be fixed?
Often, yes. A failed lower element, a thermostat set too low, or a tempering valve problem can all make a cylinder feel too small. If the cylinder is genuinely undersized, we'll tell you and give you options.
My shower goes hot and cold.
That's usually a tempering valve or a pressure imbalance, sometimes the shower mixer itself. It's a repair, not a new cylinder.
Can you fix it today?
We carry the common valves, elements and thermostats, so if we can get to you today the repair usually happens the same visit. Call us and we'll tell you where you sit in the day.
What customers say about Tron
Every review here is from a real job, with the customer's name and where it was.
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Brilliant work. Very grateful for our new Infinity system. From start to finish, Ben was fantastic. Would hire again and recommend to others.
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As a builder we've used Ben for multiple years now and can't fault the service he delivers. Always willing to schedule around us and does a top notch job.
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Ben was very honest and helpful, we would highly recommend him. We are very happy customers.
Get a repair quote
Four quick questions. Add a photo or two and we can often quote without a visit. We send the quote the same day.
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Hot water cylinder replacementLike-for-like swaps and low to mains pressure upgrades, quoted from your photos and usually done within the week..See the page -
Rinnai Infinity repairs and replacementFault codes, cold showers, servicing and end-of-life replacements on Rinnai Infinity and other continuous-flow gas units.See the page -
Kitchen and bathroom repairsTaps, toilets, showers, leaks and the small upgrades that make a kitchen or bathroom work properly again.See the page
Tell us what's happening and we'll send a written quote today
Call, or send the form with a couple of photos. Non-urgent jobs are usually done within a week.
- HoursMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pmAfter-hours call-outs for urgent hot water and gas problems
- Email[email protected]
- Based inHillcrest, HamiltonWorking across Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Otorohanga