Hot Water Systems in Macedon

Hot water systems in Macedon

Across Macedon, more homeowners are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that suits our hills climate and rising power prices. With most of the 697 local dwellings being separate houses and an average household size of 2.8 people, a reliable hot water system is essential – especially for busy families and commuters who want long, hot showers without bill shock.

Macedon might feel cool and leafy, but it still enjoys solid sunshine, with average solar exposure of around 15.5 MJ/m² a day – roughly 4.3 kWh/m². That is strong enough to make both a solar hot water system and a modern heat pump hot water system perform well year round. For many locals with decent household incomes and sizeable mortgages, upgrading from an older gas or resistive electric hot water system to an efficient heat pump or solar hot water heating system is a simple way to bank hundreds of dollars in Annual Hot Water Energy Savings while cutting emissions.

In 3440, demand is driven by families and established owner‑occupiers – more than 600 homes are owned outright or with a mortgage – which means people are thinking long term about comfort, running costs and resale value. A well‑sized solar hot water installation or heat pump hot water installation can be a real selling point, especially when paired with rooftop solar.

For a typical Macedon household of 3–4 people, hot water is one of the biggest energy users. Many homes still run gas or an older electric hot water system, so the upgrade potential is huge. We are seeing more interest in the best hot water system Australia has to offer in the efficient category, including brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann. Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water units are popular for those with good north‑facing roof space, while a Sanden heat pump or Rheem heat pump hot water system suits shaded or heavily treed blocks where panels are trickier.

Typical annual bill savings in Macedon look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $450–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: save roughly $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: save around $250–$600 per year

These ranges depend on your tariff, hot water system price, usage and whether you already have solar. Many locals ask about heat pump vs solar hot water and solar hot water vs electric hot water; the right answer usually comes down to roof space, shading, budget and whether you plan to go all‑electric. A quality heat pump hot water installation will often be the most efficient hot water system choice on a shaded block, while a well‑designed solar hot water heating system can be the most efficient hot water system on a sunny roof.

There is also growing interest in hot water repair and solar hot water repair rather than like‑for‑like replacement. If your existing tank is leaking or rusty, a solar hot water tank replacement or full hot water installation can be timed to line up with rebates so you are not throwing good money after bad. We can also help with electric hot water installation when a simple, reliable upgrade makes sense, and advise on electric hot water vs gas hot water in the context of future gas phase‑downs.

Macedon has already seen 61 efficient hot water systems installed, combining both heat pump and solar hot water installations. Installations peaked around 2008–2010, when there were 7, 9 and 6 systems installed each year, and there has been a steady trickle of upgrades since, including new systems in 2019, 2020 and 2023. This long‑term pattern shows a consistent local interest in efficient hot water, electrification and lower running costs, even if the numbers per year are modest in a small community.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Around Macedon, VIC, more households are looking to replace old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, a newer electric hot water system or a roof‑mounted solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems Macedon homeowners install, effectively cutting the upfront heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by a noticeable chunk. On top of that, Victorian state programs often provide a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, and there can be an electric hot water system rebate when you are moving away from gas.

For many Macedon households, these hot water rebate VIC offers can reduce system cost by 20–40% once everything is applied, bringing a premium best heat pump hot water system or quality solar hot water installation within reach. Combine rebates with off‑peak tariffs, timers, or solar‑diversion that runs your electric or heat pump unit when your PV is exporting, and payback periods can drop to just a few years. Over the life of the unit, it is common to save many thousands of dollars in bills with an energy efficient hot water system.

If you are in Macedon and your current unit is older than 10 years, noisy, or struggling to keep up, this is a good time to check whether a heat pump, solar hot water, or modern electric hot water installation would suit your home. With growing interest in sustainability and hot water VIC electrification, efficient hot water systems can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your place. Talk with our experienced hot water installers and local specialists for personalised advice, hot water repair or a quote on the right upgrade for your Macedon home.