Hot Water Systems in Fentonbury
The 7140 postcode, covering Fentonbury, Black Hills, Boyer, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park, Bushy Park, Butlers Gorge, Dee, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale, Fitzgerald, Florentine, Glenfern, Glenora, Gretna, Hamilton, Hayes, Hollow Tree, Karanja, Lachlan, Lake St Clair, Lawitta, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Macquarie Plains, Magra, Malbina, Maydena, Meadowbank, Molesworth, Moogara, Mount Field, Mount Lloyd, National Park, New Norfolk, Osterley, Ouse, Plenty, Rosegarland, Sorell Creek, Strickland, Styx, Tarraleah, Tyenna, Uxbridge, Victoria Valley, Wayatinah and Westerway and surrounding areas, is home to around 5,365 households. With many households already generating their own clean solar power, many are now looking at how they can make their entire home energy system more efficient, with hot water heating often the logical next step.
With hot water roughly accounting for a quarter of the average home's energy use, switching to an energy-efficient hot water system is one of the biggest opportunities for savings. Across Fentonbury and the 7140 area, 123 homeowners have already switched from older electric storage and gas hot water systems to solar hot water or air-source heat pump systems that draw on clean, renewable power while also claiming the hot water rebates to reduce their hot water heater system cost. These highly-efficient systems not only help cut energy bills but also reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy independence.
With Fentonbury's climate delivering an average of 3.9 kWh/m² per day, conditions are ideal for hot water systems and hybrid heat pump systems that harness both sunlight and ambient air temperature to heat water efficiently all year round. When paired with existing rooftop solar power or solar batteries, the result is hot water that costs far less to run and is powered by clean, self-generated energy.
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Postcode 7140
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Hot Water Installation Fentonbury
Estimated daily energy to heat household water, comparing a resistive electric element with a high-efficiency heat pump. Demand shifts month-to-month using local climate patterns.
Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Fentonbury
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Fentonbury, 7140
Hot Water Demographics - Fentonbury
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Fentonbury has around 5,365 private dwellings, home to approximately 11,086 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Fentonbury households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.6 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Fentonbury's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Fentonbury community is home to 776 couple families with children and 352 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,743 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,676 owned outright, many residents also have the homeownership and growing equity that make switching to efficient hot water systems a practical way to lower expenses.
Fentonbury is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Fentonbury
Across Fentonbury and the 7140 postcode, more locals are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and comfort high. With an average household size of around 2.4 people and more than 4,500 occupied dwellings in the area, reliable hot water is a daily essential – but it does not need to be expensive. Many homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading from a tired storage tank to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step to cut running costs for years.
Fentonbury’s climate is better for efficient hot water than many people realise. The local weather station records mean daily solar exposure of about 14 MJ/m² – roughly 3.9 kWh/m² per day over the year – with even stronger sun in summer. That is plenty of energy to support a solar hot water heating system or a high quality heat pump hot water installation, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For many families on a median household income of about $1,197 a week, those annual hot water energy savings can make a real difference to the budget.
Around the 7140 area, efficient hot water systems are steadily appearing alongside solar PV on rooftops. With most dwellings being three‑bedroom separate houses, hot water demand is moderate to high, and hot water use can be one of the biggest single loads on a home’s electricity bill. That is why more homeowners are looking closely at heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the most efficient hot water system for their situation. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump units, Thermann and Rinnai solar hot water are all commonly considered when people compare the best heat pump hot water system or best hot water system Australia wide.
Typical annual bill savings in a Fentonbury‑style home can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $250–$500 per year
In the 7140 postcode there have already been 123 efficient hot water installations, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs. Install numbers grew strongly from the early 2000s, peaking around 2011 with 20 installs and solid activity from 2008 to 2013. While recent years have been quieter, that earlier wave of systems – and today’s rising power prices – is driving fresh interest in hot water repair, solar hot water repair, and solar hot water tank replacement as owners look to maintain performance or upgrade again to the latest energy efficient hot water system technology.
For Fentonbury households, rebates are a big part of the story. Federal incentives through Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help bring down the heat pump hot water price / cost and solar hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, Tasmanian hot water rebate TAS programs and broader hot water rebate TAS offers can apply to certain heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation projects, as well as some electric hot water system rebate schemes when moving away from gas. Depending on the setup, these discounts can effectively reduce system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period to just a few years, especially when you run the system on cheap solar power using timers or solar‑diversion controls.
Choosing between an electric hot water system, rheem solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water, chromagen solar hot water or a premium sanden heat pump comes down to your roof space, budget and whether you are planning an all‑electric home. Many residents are also weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water as gas prices rise and electrification becomes more popular in regional Tasmania. The good news is that with the right hot water installation, smart tariffs and available solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate options, the overall hot water system price / cost can be far lower than most people expect.
If you are in Fentonbury and your current unit is ageing, noisy or expensive to run, now is a great time to check whether your place is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are considering a heat pump hot water system, a solar hot water heating system or a modern electric hot water system, working with experienced hot water TAS installers like us means you get clear advice, quality products and neat workmanship. With strong local interest in sustainability and solid solar resources, efficient hot water systems can help cut your bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to our trusted local experts for personalised advice on the best solution for your property and budget.