Hot water systems for families

There’s nothing more annoying than running out of hot water. When your family are all using the hot water at once, it’s easy to see why it happens. The next time you’re coming home from a family camping trip, or trip to the beach, there are ways you can make sure your hot water can manage the traffic.

Take a look at our tips about using hot water systems for families. At Plumbing Sales, we are hot water supply enthusiasts. If you're in the market for a new system, be sure to check out our complete range. We stock all major brands, including Rheem, Rinnai, and Vulcan hot water.

Choosing Hot Water Systems for Families

When you’re choosing a hot water system for your family, there are few points to consider:

-    how many people live in your house?

-    what kind of energy do you want to use? (gas/electric/solar)

-    are you an environmentally conscious household?

-    what is the quality of water like in your area?

For families, we recommend a high capacity instantaneous system, or a large storage gas hot water system. This will ensure you have enough hot water to deal with your relatives and guests all trying to have a shower, do the dishes, and run the washing machine.

For more help deciding on which type of hot water system will suit your family best, take a look at this helpful buying guide from the Choice website.

Still wondering what size of hot water system you need? Be sure to check out our other blog posts about hot water. We’ve covered a lot of your most frequently asked questions.

Using your Hot Water System

We’ve been helping people find hot water systems for families for years — but are there any tips to help you get the most out of your new water heater? There sure are!

Energy Saving Tips

-    check your system regularly for leaks and perform regular maintenance (as per your user manual)

-    switch to energy saving shower heads

-    check all hot water taps for leaks

-    where possible, have a shower instead of a bath

-    reduce your time in the shower

-    use cold water for your washing machine

-    where possible, try to get your family to shower outside of peak usage times (we know this can be tricky)

-    switch your hot water appliances to ones with a higher energy rating

Maintenance Tips

-    make sure your heater is not accessible to children

-    perform visual checks for cracks or wear and tear

-    turn your hot water off when you’re going to be away (especially if you have a storage system)

-    book a regular professional service

Through proper maintenance and considered water usage, you and your family can get the most out of your hot water system.

If only there was one place that could look after all your hot water needs at the very best price and with the back-up of true professional advice if you need it.

There is!

Shop Online with Plumbing Sales

Ever thought about buying your hot water system online? You can actually find a much more affordable price online when compared with local businesses.

Shop our entire range of water heaters now and find the perfect hot water system for your family. We are Australia’s largest online plumbing supplies store. We have everything you need to keep the hot water flowing in your home.

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