Hot Water Systems in Frankford

Hot water systems in Frankford

Across Frankford and the wider 7275 area, more households are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water and moving to energy efficient options. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.4 people, a reliable hot water system is essential for everyday life, from morning showers to evening dishes. At the same time, power prices bite into a median household income of about $1,304 a week, so it makes sense that locals are looking for smarter ways to heat water.

Frankford enjoys solid solar exposure, with average annual sun of about 14.7 MJ/m² a day – roughly 4 kWh/m² – which is ideal for both a solar hot water system and a heat pump hot water system. That solar resource, combined with a high rate of owner‑occupied homes (well over 1,100 dwellings owned outright or with a mortgage), makes upgrading from older gas or electric units to an energy efficient hot water system a logical next step. Over a year, a modern heat pump or solar hot water heating system can cut hot water energy use dramatically, delivering meaningful annual hot water energy savings for Frankford homeowners.

In 7275, there have already been 89 efficient hot water installations, including both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. The busiest years were around 2009–2011, when installations peaked at up to 16 systems in a year, and there was another lift in 2017. That steady uptake shows growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and getting away from ageing gas hot water where possible.

For a typical Frankford family, hot water can be one of the biggest single energy loads in the home. Choosing the best hot water system Australia can offer for your situation – whether that is a rheem solar hot water setup, a sanden heat pump, a rheem heat pump hot water unit or a rinnai solar hot water system – can make a noticeable dent in quarterly bills. Many locals also compare heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the most efficient hot water system for their roof space, budget and lifestyle.

Here are some indicative annual bill savings many households see when they upgrade:

• Old electric hot water system to a quality heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas hot water to heat pump hot water: $300–$700 per year • Gas hot water to a well‑designed solar hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Old electric hot water to a modern electric hot water system run mostly on rooftop solar: $250–$600 per year

Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Chromagen solar hot water are all common choices in Tasmania, offering options from premium heat pump units to roof‑mounted solar hot water tanks and ground‑mounted storage. When a solar hot water tank replacement is due, many Frankford owners take the opportunity to step up to a more energy efficient hot water system rather than just swapping like‑for‑like. Local installers can also help you weigh up electric hot water vs gas hot water in an all‑electric home, or recommend the best heat pump hot water system for cool Tassie mornings.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Across Tasmania, including Frankford, there is growing interest in replacing old gas or resistive electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water system setups and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state‑based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate programs may be available from time to time, and there are also electric hot water system rebate schemes in some cases. Together, these hot water rebate TAS offers can reduce the heat pump hot water price or cost, or the solar hot water price or cost, by a substantial percentage.

For many Frankford households, that means the real hot water system price or cost after rebates can be thousands of dollars lower than the sticker price, with typical savings of hundreds of dollars per year off power bills. Payback periods can shorten significantly when rebates, STCs and rooftop solar are combined, particularly if you use timers or solar‑diversion controls so your electric hot water installation or heat pump runs mainly during sunny periods. Even when you factor in occasional hot water repair or solar hot water repair over the life of the system, long‑term running costs are usually far lower than an old gas or electric unit.

If you live in Frankford and your current unit is ageing, running out of hot water or costing too much to run, now is a good time to see if your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving from gas to an all‑electric home, comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or just want a straightforward electric hot water installation with better efficiency, working with experienced hot water installers matters. Local specialists in hot water TAS can help you choose and install the right system, tap into any hot water rebate TAS programs, and handle ongoing hot water repair when needed. With Frankford’s solid solar resource and strong local interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems are a simple way to cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home – so it is worth reaching out to trusted local experts for personalised advice with us.