Most of Bishopdale's housing dates from the 1960s and the decades after, built as single-storey homes in brick or timber. The suburb has plenty of parks and recreation areas around its planned shopping centre. The land was once pipfruit orchards set up by the Bishop brothers from the late 1850s. A cylinder that leaks from the base, takes all evening to reheat or delivers lukewarm water is usually telling you it is near the end. You get the price before we start.
Replacing hot water cylinders in Bishopdale's 1960s and 1970s homes
Most of Bishopdale's housing dates from the 1960s and the decades after, built as single storey homes in brick or timber. Many still have the cylinder in its original hallway cupboard, and some still run low pressure systems. When the cylinder fails or starts to struggle, owners often take the chance to move to mains pressure, which gives stronger showers if the house pipework can take it.
Before recommending mains pressure, we check the age and type of pipe in the house. Homes from this era may have copper or early plastic, and older joints may not cope with higher pressure without work. If they need upgrading, we tell you before you commit. If the cupboard is tight, we look at a different size or position, or at a heat pump or LPG system instead.
Bishopdale is close to Christchurch Airport at Harewood, where nights fall below zero about 50 times a year, and frost can freeze relief drains and exposed pipe near an outside wall. We lag exposed sections and check the valves after a hard winter. Every new cylinder is fitted with seismic restraints, tested and signed off before we leave, and the old one is taken away.
Bishopdale homes from the 1970s sometimes have the cylinder in the garage instead. Those are more exposed to the cold, so we insulate the pipework and check the relief drain does not end where it can freeze. A cylinder wrap or a better insulated replacement can also cut heat loss in a cold garage.
Local tip: If your Bishopdale cylinder lives in a hallway cupboard, measure the space before choosing a new one, because modern insulated cylinders can be wider.
Hot Water Cylinders in Bishopdale: Local Factors
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have low pressure cylinders and copper pipework. Replacing the cylinder is a good time to look at mains pressure and the condition of the pipes.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Bishopdale.
How We Handle Hot Water Cylinders in Bishopdale
Every new cylinder in Bishopdale is fitted with the correct valves and seismic restraints, tested and signed off before we leave.
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 Bishopdale
- Old cylinder removal
- Heat pump hot water install
- Seismic restraint upgrade
- Element and thermostat replacement
- Low to mains pressure upgrade
Hot Water Cylinders Bishopdale FAQs
Can we upgrade our Bishopdale low pressure cylinder to mains pressure?
Often, yes. We check the house pipework and fittings first, then quote for the cylinder and any pipe upgrades needed.
Should I get mains pressure or low pressure?
Mains pressure gives better showers and flow, but your pipework must handle the pressure. We check this before recommending it.
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.