Homes in Australia usually have a storage tank or a continuous-flow (instantaneous) unit, on gas or electricity. Which one suits the property depends on space, the existing connections and how the household uses hot water. A plumber assesses that. This site does not publish a price.
Temperature
Heated water to showers, baths and basins is tempered. In homes the usual maximum is 50°C. Early childhood centres, schools and aged-care settings are stricter. The plumber confirms what applies to the property and whether the tempering valve needs replacing with the unit.
Ask what is included
Ask whether the quote covers the unit, the tempering valve, removal of the old unit, a safe tray and drain where one is required, and isolation of the gas or electricity. Where the state requires a compliance certificate, ask who provides it.
If you have no hot water, do not remove covers from the unit. Mention whether the pilot, the breaker or the gas supply was already checked by someone licensed.
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