Addington mixes residential streets with retail and light industry, and its housing first grew from the early 1860s when the railway came through and workers settled near the new factories and sheds. The February 2011 earthquake led to the demolition of buildings such as the old blending plant and the Addington Raceway public grandstand. After the quakes the suburb flourished as cafés, bars and venues such as the Court Theatre moved out of the cordoned central city. If your cylinder has failed, we can usually have hot water back on in Addington within a day. If it is still working but showing its age, we can plan the swap at a time that suits you.
Addington hot water: railway cottages beside cafes and venues
Addington's housing began with railway workers' homes from the 1860s, and some of those cottages still have cylinders squeezed into original cupboards or added onto back porches. When we replace one, we check the old pipe for galvanised sections before connecting mains pressure, and we consider whether a porch or lean-to position leaves the cylinder and its pipes exposed to frost on this flat ground.
Since the quakes, cafes, bars and venues have moved into the streets around Tower Junction and the stadium, and commercial premises have different hot water needs. A cafe washing dishes all day may need a larger cylinder, two units or a continuous flow LPG system, and a tempering valve still has to keep hand basin water within safe limits. Boundary backflow protection and grease trap rules are separate council requirements, but we take them into account whenever we change the plumbing on a commercial site.
Newer infill houses between the original cottages are mostly mains pressure and are reaching the age for valve replacement. On these tight sites, we plan where the relief and expansion drains will discharge so they do not end up against a neighbour's boundary or across a shared path. Each new cylinder is restrained to the framing, which on rebuilt sites and old cottages alike is checked before we fit it.
Local tip: Addington businesses replacing a cylinder should plan the swap outside trading hours, since hot water is off for several hours while the work is done.
Hot Water Cylinders in Addington: Local Factors
Cylinders must be seismically restrained. On quake repaired homes we check the straps and fixings and bring them up to the current standard when we replace the cylinder.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Addington.
How We Handle Hot Water Cylinders in Addington
We carry common cylinder sizes and valves, so most replacements in Addington are done in a day once you have approved the quote.
Pricing: quotes are free, and every job gets a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Hot Water Cylinders Jobs We Do in Addington
- Cylinder valve replacement
- Leaking cylinder
- Electric cylinder replacement
- LPG water heater replacement
- Safe tray install
Hot Water Cylinders Addington FAQs
Can you replace the hot water cylinder in our Addington cafe without closing for a day?
Often, yes. A like-for-like swap usually takes a few hours, so we can book it before opening or after close and have hot water back for the next service.
What size cylinder do I need?
It depends on how many people live in the house and how you use hot water. We size it with you so you do not run out.
How much does a new hot water cylinder cost in Addington?
It depends on the size, type and access. We give you a fixed price after a quick look.
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