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Electric Hot Water System Installation Melbourne

Hot water systems fail without warning. One morning the shower is cold, and suddenly you’re dealing with an urgent replacement at the worst possible time. Most homeowners have no idea how old their system is, whether it’s operating efficiently, or what to replace it with when the time comes.

For those who are planning ahead: is a like-for-like replacement the right call, or is now the time to upgrade to a heat pump and dramatically cut running costs?

Luno Electrical installs electric storage and heat pump hot water systems across inner Melbourne. For emergency replacements, we carry common unit sizes in stock and can often complete same-day installations. We’re an authorised installer for Reclaim Energy CO₂ heat pumps and Apricus systems, and we apply Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) rebates at point of sale on eligible installations.

How It Works

  1. Call us — for emergencies, we triage the job and advise on same-day availability. For planned replacements, we schedule an inspection and quote.
  2. We recommend the right system for your household (heat pump vs. electric storage) and confirm VEU rebate eligibility.
  3. We install, connect, commission and certify the new system — removing and disposing of the old unit as part of the job.

Hot Water Installation Services

  • Electric storage hot water system installation
  • Heat pump hot water system installation
  • Reclaim Energy CO₂ heat pump supply and installation (authorised installer)
  • Apricus heat pump and solar hot water system installation (authorised installer)
  • Same-day emergency hot water replacement
  • Old system removal and disposal
  • Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) rebate applied at point of sale
  • Dedicated hot water circuit installation
  • Hot water timer and off-peak tariff connection
  • Certificate of Electrical Safety issued on completion

An electric storage hot water system running on a standard tariff is typically one of the largest contributors to a Melbourne household’s electricity bill — often $1,000–$1,500 per year just for hot water. A heat pump running on an appropriate tariff can cut this to $300–$400 per year. The difference compounds every year the system runs.

For landlords and homeowners in Melbourne, failing to replace a non-functional system promptly creates legal obligations around habitability. And attempting to repair or replace electrical hot water connections without a licensed electrician creates the same insurance, warranty and compliance issues as any other unlicensed electrical work.

Hot water that’s reliably available when you need it — and that doesn’t cost a significant portion of your electricity bill to produce. A heat pump hot water system, installed with the appropriate rebates applied, that pays back its price premium within 2–4 years and then operates at a fraction of the running cost of the system it replaced.

Hot water emergency? Call Luno Electrical now on (03) 9982 9737 — we aim to respond same day across inner Melbourne. Planning ahead? Request a quote online and we’ll advise on the best system and any available rebates.

Commercial Hot Water Systems

Commercial hot water for hospitality venues, apartment buildings and commercial premises has specific demand requirements. We install commercial-grade heat pump and electric storage systems sized correctly for commercial hot water loads, with appropriate electrical supply, controls and compliance documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electric storage systems use a heating element to heat water — simple to install but expensive to run. Heat pump systems extract heat from ambient air and use 65–75% less electricity for the same output. Heat pumps need adequate ventilation around the unit; they're not suitable for small cupboards or enclosed spaces.
Electric storage systems cost $900–$1,400 fully installed. Heat pump systems cost $2,000–$3,500 before rebates. After VEU rebates (typically $500–$1,000+), the out-of-pocket cost is often $1,500–$2,500. We provide a fixed price including labour, materials, removal of the old system and a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Most Melbourne homeowners replacing an existing electric storage or gas hot water system with an eligible heat pump are eligible for a VEU rebate. We confirm eligibility during the quoting process and apply the rebate at point of sale — there's no separate claim form for you to submit.

Areas We Serve

Our service area spans right across the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

Reliable and prompt service from one of the top electrical companies in Melbourne.

What our customers say

Andrew and the team installed a Tesla wall charger at my home. They did an outstanding job and went over and above to make sure everything was done professionally and worked properly. Before finding Luno I spoke to many electricians and they often hadn’t done an electric car home charger installation before and didn’t seem to know what was involved. Andrew and the team at Luno quickly put me at ease because it was clear they knew how to install electric car charging. Would highly recommend.
David
Andrew and Alex were very professional and friendly, they took measures to not leave mess and tidied up after themselves. They were thorough in asking if we wanted switches changed etc to look the best. We love our new fans and bathroom heating light. Thank you
Jennah
Amazing service - the guys were very professional, on time, replaced all my downlights super fast and overall were so nice (my dog also loved them!). Thanks again!!
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