8 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill in Perth

A typical water meter found on the boundaries of Perth homes.

Looking to reduce your water bill? Water bills can creep up fast — especially in Perth’s dry climate where garden watering, long showers, and older plumbing can all add up. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to cut usage and lower costs, without sacrificing comfort.

At Banrock Plumbing, we work with Perth families every day to help improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary water waste efforts in reducing the water bill. Here are some easy, homeowner-friendly ways to keep your water use in check:

1. Fix Leaky Taps and Toilets to Reduce Water Bills

Even a slow-dripping tap can waste thousands of litres of water per year, affecting your water bill. If your toilet runs after flushing or you hear water flowing when nothing’s in use, it’s worth getting it checked.

2. Upgrade to a Water-Efficient Shower Head To Lower Water Use

Modern shower heads use less water while maintaining good pressure. Look for ones with a 3-star WELS rating or higher — and don’t worry, you won’t have to sacrifice a hot, satisfying shower, all while reducing your water fees.

3. Set a Shower Timer

Try keeping showers to 4 minutes or less. It’s one of the easiest ways to reduce water and energy use — especially in households with teenagers or multiple family members, achieving a lower water bill.

4. Check Your Hot Water System

Old or oversized hot water systems can waste water and energy. If yours is due for a replacement, consider upgrading to a modern heat pump or continuous flow system. These options are efficient, fast to recover, and ideal for Perth households, helping you reduce your water costs. Read More about what system is right for you.

5. Water Your Garden Early or Late

Avoid watering in the heat of the day — early morning or evening is best. Consider drip irrigation systems or trigger hoses to reduce overspray and evaporation, which can help decrease the water bill.

6. Only Run Full Loads

Dishwashers and washing machines use the same amount of water regardless of load size. Wait until they’re full to maximise efficiency and reduce your water bill.

7. Install Flow Restrictors

These small devices attach to taps or shower heads and can drastically reduce water usage without noticeable impact, thus helping in lowering your water costs.

8. Get a Plumbing Check-Up

A professional plumbing inspection can catch hidden leaks, inefficient fixtures, or outdated systems that quietly cost you money every month, including a hike in the water bill.

Want Long-Term Savings and Lower Water Bills?

Banrock Plumbing offers expert advice and installation on efficient hot water systems — including heat pumps and continuous flow gas units — to help you reduce both water and energy use, effectively lowering your water bill. We also offer tap and valve servicing, minor leak repairs, and general plumbing support for Perth homes.

📞 Get in touch today to book a system check or ask about the right upgrade for your home.

For more information check out The Water Corporation Website

How Much It Cost To Replace Hot Water System In Perth?

How Much it Cost to replace hot water system in Perth

Perth Plumbing

This is the most frequently asked questions is “How Much it Cost to replace hot water system in Perth, instantaneous hot water system Installation Prices & Gas storage hot water system cost to install. These are probably the most popular questions we get asked every day to day.

Due to popular demand, we thought it would be a good idea to address this question here in full detail:

In this article, we’re going to look at the main factors affecting the price of various hot water heater systems. We’ll look at different models and categories of and explain their Advantages and Disadvantages I will explain the basic costs of purchasing and installing a unit, but also cover some factors you may not have considered, such as site access.

There is seven main factor that determines Cost of hot water systems installation and upgrades in Perth.

Hot water unit and capacity type and size

There is 5 main type of hot water units are popular around Perth WA some of them called Heat Pump Storage, Electric storage, Gas storage, Soler hot water systems and Gas instantaneous hot water systems, along with a variety of kind in each category. Here’s a summary. This table only includes the cost of the equipment only. Other factors and installation is additional costs.

Gas hot water System Perth Prices

System Type	Avg. Minimum Price	Avg. Maximum Price
Electric – “Storage” type	$845 (25 L)	$1995 (160 L)
Electric – “Instant” type	$1345	$2300
Gas – “Storage” type	$1660 (135L)	$3800 (160L)
Gas – “Instant” type	$1445	$2225
Solar – Roof Mounted	$3995	$6995
Solar – Split System (electric boost)	$5995	$9000+
Solar – Split System (gas boost)	$5995	$9000+
Heat Pump	$3995 (180 L)	$4995 (280 L)

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Gas & Electrical storage hot water systems Perth

Similarly to electric systems, gas storage heaters keep hot water stored in a tank; but use a gas burner for the process of heating the water. Compared to their electric counterparts, gas storage systems have quicker heat recovery times and generally use a smaller tank. Cost of these units are ranging from $845 to $2300

Instantaneous hot water systems Cost

Gas instant water heaters are also available, where a gas burner only heats water on demand and does not store hot water in a tank, meaning your hot water won’t run out! Cost is around $1445 to $2225 or more for upgrades and new installs.

Solar Hot Water System Cost Perth

Increasingly, people are moving to solar-powered hot water, especially in the sunny parts of the country. These systems are more expensive to install, but save energy and money over the life of the system. Most solar systems need an electric or gas “assist” for days that are particularly overcast or cold.

Solar systems come in a few main varieties. Roof-mounted models are becoming more popular. Base prices for electric-boosted roof-mounted models range from about $4400 to $6500 or more. Electric-boosted systems with a tank on the ground (these are called a “split system”) are preferable when roofs can’t support the weight of a tank. These systems range from roughly $4400 to $8000 or more. Finally, a gas boosted split system starts at around $4900 and ranges up to $9000+ for more complicated systems.

Heat Pump Prices

Like a solar system, a heat pump water heater is highly efficient. However, the approach is different. Instead of using solar energy, heat pump water heaters use air-conditioning technology to extract heat from the ambient air and use it to heat water.

These systems save money, but often require a warm or temperate climate and must be installed outdoors. They can also be noisy. Prices for a heat pump water system start at around $3999 for a 180L system, and range to roughly $4400 for a 280L heat pump.

Hot water systems installation cost in Perth WA

Installation cost can be varied job to job.also depend on the complexity of the job.

Typically speaking replacing the old system with new one same place it is relevantly cheaper ranging from 268$ to 673$

If additional valves are required, or if plumbing or electrical systems require upgrades, costs will be higher. As new law legislated in 2012 means that tempering valves must be fitted on every hot water system. These anti-scald devices regulate water temperature to 50 degrees. In most cases, the manufacturer warranty is void if these valves are not fitted. They cost an additional $250 to $650.

In the case of moving the hot water system to different place or location, cost will be determined by scope of the work has to be carried out.in this process there might be gas line extensions or upgrade etc. in this case no need to worry our plumber will advise you any additional cost up front before commencing a job so you will have great idea about costs up front.

Transportation cost

One of the small factor of delivery or transportation cost to sight. This cost depends on how big is the unit some units are 145 kg require 2 people to handle and some units are 15 kg easy enough to carry for one person

Access the site

one of the cost factors is how accessible the property. In some cases, an aid of equipment require as a crane for double story houses .hi pitch roof, in some cases unit has to be hung on the wall, of course, all this is an extra cost.

Dispose of the old unit

Usually a small cost of 53 $ for disposing of the old unit. However, at Perth plumbing, we will take the unit and dispose of it for you for free.

Take away the hot water system

Number crunching

So when you crunch all the numbers together here is a reminder what you need to consider

1, Cost of the hot water system to buy

2, Deliver in Perth metro area

3, Complexity of the job

4, If require extra equipment and extra work to follow hot water legislation from Wa governing body.

5, Site Accessibility

At Perth plumbing, we will do all the cost upfront and include everything in the Quote so there are no surprises at all afterword’s.so you can rest ashore of the cost of your hot water system in Perth.

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8 Easy Checks To Reduce Your Water Bill In Perth Wa

8 easy checks to reduce your water bill in Perth WA

Simple checks for around the home to reduce water usage.

Written by Thomas Dukes, Banrock Plumbing.

How to Reduce your hot water bills in Perth wa

1. Check your water meter.

This simple check is the easiest and best way to tell if you have a leak at your property. By doing this you will determine whether you urgently need a plumber.

The first step is making sure all your water consuming appliances are turned off. Ensure that the taps are turned off and that no one in the house is going to use them in the next 30 minutes.

The second step is to locate your water meter and write down the reading. Allow 20 minutes to pass and then take a second reading. Compare the two readings, if the second is higher than the first you may have a leak. If you are unsure, wait an hour and take a third reading.

A small increase in the reading may indicate a leak. A large constant increase may indicate a burst pipe.

2. Check your garden reticulation and controller settings.

Many people set and forget about their reticulation and don’t regularly check their reticulations function or controller setting. These settings can often be reset to factory settings by power outages. The controllers have a small battery backup but these normally need changing as often as your smoke detector.

Every month, ensure that your controller settings are only set to your designated watering days (check the Water Corporation’s website to find yours). When your reticulation is running, do a quick check to make sure there are no popped joins that could be wasting large amounts of water. While you are at it, check that all your sprinklers are working.

3. Taps and toilets.

Check your taps for leaking and check the toilet for running water into the bowl. This one sounds obvious, right? What a lot of people don’t realize is just how much water a dripping tap can waste in a day. What seems like very little in the moment slowly adds up to hundreds of dollars at bill time.

4. Check your hot water system.

When was the last time you looked at your hot water system? Do you know where it is? It’s worth a look! The hot water system is often part of the house that is taken for granted. As one of the frequently used and expensive parts of a house it is defiantly worth a check every one or two months!

What to look for? Check for any leaks on the pipes and valves. Note any signs of moisture damage and corrosion, if it gets worse on your next check, get a plumber to check it out. Gas units often have small condensation ports below the unit, it is normal for water to drip from these ports when the burners are in use.

5. Check your evaporative air conditioner.

Evaporative air conditioners need maintenance. If yours hasn’t been checked by a professional for a few years it will be worth getting it done. If there is water constantly flowing from the air-cons drain pipe this is a red flag that it is contributing to a high water bill!

6. Monitor your pool.

Swimming pools are a big contributor to the household water bill. If you’re always filling up your pool it might be worth checking for leaks or look at methods for reducing evaporation.

7. Time your showers.

This is a classic way to reduce water consumption. Time your showers and find ways to reduce the time you need to run the water. A water saving shower head will grant you extra time in the shower by reducing the volume, but I often find that it doesn’t give as good of a clean as a standard showerhead. It may be worth comparing the two to see if it is worth the tradeoff in your routine.

8. Check your appliances.

Older appliances will generally consume more water than their modern replacements. When shopping for appliances check for higher ratings for water, electricity and gas consumption. Remember it all adds up!

If you are in the Ellenbrook area, get in touch with us to discuss reducing your water bills.

Written by Thomas Dukes.
Banrock Plumbing

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