What the job usually involves
- Checking power to the heater, the thermostat and the heating element.
- For replacements, removing the old unit and mounting the new one.
- Connecting the water inlet and outlet, and testing for leaks.
- Making sure the electrical connection to the heater is safe.
Before you book
- Check the heater's switch and whether its breaker has tripped at the DB box.
- If the heater is leaking, switch it off at the wall and close its inlet valve.
How much it costs
On Handyy this job starts from S$120. Every quote is a fixed price for your specific job, agreed before anyone comes over. The number you accept is the number you pay. To get accurate quotes, include:
- Storage or instant heater, brand, and roughly how old it is.
- The symptom: no hot water, lukewarm water, leaking, or tripping power.
- Whether you're supplying the new heater. Add photos of the unit, its label and its piping.
How booking works
- Describe the job and add a photo. You only need your name and mobile number.
- Compare fixed-price quotes from vetted plumbers. Every one has had their ID checked by our team.
- Book the one you want. We hold your payment, and the plumber is paid after the job is done and you've had time to check it.
Common questions
Why does my water heater trip the power?
Commonly a failing heating element or moisture getting into the wiring. Switch it off and don't keep resetting the breaker. It needs checking.
Storage or instant heater?
Instant heaters are compact and heat on demand, which suits a single bathroom. Storage heaters suit rain showers and several bathrooms running at once. The plumber can advise based on your layout.
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