How to assess a plumber for servicing a hot water cyclinder

Hot water cylinders can malfunction if they are not maintained properly and in a timely manner. Fixing a hot water cylinder is not the ideal DIY job for a homeowner who doesn’t have the necessary experience in dealing with such issues. That’s where the services of a qualified plumber come in handy. A qualified plumber can do a much better job and save your time and money in the process. But how will you select the best plumber for the project? Here are important tips to consider when selecting the best plumber to fix all your hot water cylinder problems.

Two Ways to Assess a Plumber for Hot Water Cylinder Servicing

There are two very strong ways that you can use to decide if a plumber will be sufficiently trained and qualified to repair your hot water cylinder.

The first is, are they a Master Plumber? Any member of the Master Plumbers Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ association undergoes a rigorous training and testing by the industry board, before they are granted the membership status. Hence, they have a better knowledge and experience in handling all types of repairs in your hot water cylinder. Also, a licensed plumber is adequately insured since they cannot apply for the license if they don’t have the required level of insurance. That way you need not fear to work with a licensed plumber since the insurance will pay if something goes wrong while the plumber is on the job. If not, you are liable for whatever injury caused to the plumber or damage caused to the property. In fact, you may have to pay through your nose if an unfortunate incident takes place while the plumber is attending to the job. Ask if they are a member when you call them.

The second good way to see if a plumber is right to repair your hot water cylinder is to see if they are an approved agent of the manufacturer. Approved agents are trained by the manufacturer to be able to work on their specific hot water cylinders. In NZ, the biggest manufacturing supplier is Rheem. They ensure that any plumber that supplies, installs, services, and repairs their cylinders is kept up-to-date with their latest models and receives full training on each product.  This means that you can be confident that you are receiving the very best servicing for your hot water cylinder.

Tooled Up For Hot Water Cylinder Servicing

There are plenty of handymen who say they can fix your hot water cylinder but that’s not usually the case. A professional plumber has the right tools to deal with any type of hot water cylinder repairs. They have the latest tools in the industry which will help them perform the job much more efficiently compared to a handyman. That’s why you need to pick the right plumber to have peace of mind and a quality service at the same time. The problem arises when you go to pick the right contractor from the hundreds of plumbers in the area. How are you going to pick the right plumber on the market?

That’s where your extensive research is essential. You have to do the best possible research to find the right candidate for the job. Check Google for the best plumbing contractor in your area. You may come across a list of contractors functioning in the area for such a search. Don’t pick the first contractor on this list without doing proper research on the reputation and background of the plumbing company. That way you can pick a good plumber in the area to fix your hot water cylinder problem.

North Shore Hot Water Cylinder Service – Summary

In conclusion, there are plenty of plumbers on the North Shore these days. However, not all these contractors are the same when it comes to the quality of hot water cylinder service they offer. That’s where your research is important. Make sure you perform your research when selecting the best plumbing and service company on the North Shore.

At Heron Plumbing, we are both Master Plumbers and also accredited agents for Rheem hot water cylinders. If you need a hot water cylinder repair on the North Shore, be sure to call us on 09 836 4009.