Offer: $200 off on Hot Water Cylinder Replacement Special Deal
Is your hot water cylinder old and rusty? Do you need your hot water cylinder replaced? Then you have come to the right place. We are offering $200 off on hot water cylinder replacement. Hot water cylinder needs to be reliable. If they leak, then it’s not good. Don’t wait till it fails, call Southern today!
Replacing your hot water cylinder usually lowers your running costs where the insulation is better. You may also be able to delete your gas line charge.
For the eco people remember hot water is generated in electric tanks including heat pumps with electricity. Electricity in New Zealand is mostly renewable but some of it comes from coal which generates greenhouse gases. If you want to avoid coal then install solar pv. Use the hot water cylinder as the store for excess electricity.
24 Hour Emergency Services – Plumber Gas Fitter Drainlayer Roofer Electrician in Wellington
Southern offers a wide range of 24 hours emergency services in various trades of plumbing, electrical, drainage, roofing, and gas fitting. Our team is dedicated to serving you round the clock throughout the year. We provide services in Island Bay, Johnsonville, Karori, Khandallah, Lyall Bay, Miramar, Pukerua Bay, Tawa, Upper Hutt, and other suburbs in Wellington. Each vehicle carries a range of materials for emergency work. We know the kinds of things that go wrong after hours and carry the basics. Most emergencies are about an hour duration, and we carry pipe repairs, gas leak testing, drain unblocking, and install materials to do temporary repairs until the supply merchants are open.
In some cases, we can install a temporary measure, such as a water pipe to supply the house with water, or a gas water heater to replace the water heater on your wall.
We have an after-hours drain unblocking service for unblocking shower wastes, clogged showers, urgent overflows, and sink blockages.
If you have water seeping from hot water cylinders or water dripping from your eaves due to a leaking supply tank call us today for a fast response.
What can’t be done after hours?
After hours the merchants are shut and that means we only have what is in our vehicle, however, in some cases we can get the merchants open. However, large jobs could take all night. For bigger jobs, it is better to do a temporary repair, and wait till morning. Or you can move into a motel for the night if you need it fixed urgently.
Wellington-wide 24 hour emergency services by Southern are available when you need them the most. Even if you need it in the middle of the night, our tradesperson will be there to fix your problems. We are available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week. Our 24-hour emergency services are available on public holidays as well. We understand how difficult it can be to find a tradesman in the holidays, our team is always working for you.
Gas Central Heating Wellington – Ducted Warm Air or Radiators
Warm air heating has been around a long time. The Romans used to heat their floors by lighting a fire at one end of the building and putting a flue at the other end, and allowing the hot air to run under the floor heating the floor. Central heating systems have changed now. We install ducting under the floor, with different materials, and there is a thermostat now.
We offer gas central heating Wellington wide. We maintain most brands and recommend brands that have good service histories and which have low running costs. At Southern, we offer efficient and cost-effective gas central heating services, including installation and repairs in Lower Hutt, Petone and Wellington. Gas central heating systems play a major role in your home, providing warmth and comfort when it’s cold outside. But they can also be an expensive investment, so you need to make sure they are installed properly by an experienced team.
Warm Air Ducted Central Heating
Warm air ducted central heating is a highly efficient and popular method of heating homes and buildings. This system utilizes a network of ducts that distribute heated air throughout the space, ensuring consistent warmth and comfort. A central heating unit, such as a furnace or heat pump, heats the air and then pushes it through the ductwork to various rooms or zones. The ducts are strategically placed in walls, floors, or ceilings to deliver warm air where it is needed most. This method offers several advantages, including rapid heating, even distribution of heat, and the ability to control individual zones’ temperature. Additionally, warm air ducted central heating can be integrated with air conditioning systems for year-round climate control. It is a reliable and energy-efficient solution that provides cozy and consistent heating throughout the entire property.
Hot water Boiler Radiator Central Heating
Hot water boiler radiator central heating systems are a highly effective and popular method for providing warmth and comfort to homes and buildings. These systems consist of a central boiler that heats water and circulates it through a network of pipes to radiators located in various rooms. The radiators, typically made of cast iron or steel, release heat into the surrounding space, warming it up efficiently. The hot water is then returned to the boiler to be reheated and circulated again, creating a continuous cycle of warmth throughout the building. This type of central heating offers several advantages, including consistent and controllable heat distribution, energy efficiency, and the ability to zone different areas for customized comfort. Additionally, boiler-based systems can often be integrated with other heating sources, such as solar panels or heat pumps, further enhancing their sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Overall, hot water boiler radiator central heating is a reliable and effective solution for achieving optimal indoor comfort in residential and commercial settings.
What are the Types of Central Heating?
Central heating is usually of two types either hot water or warm air. This means sending hot air to grills or hot water to radiators from a central boiler or furnace. Some hot water systems also generate domestic hot water as well. This is not common in New Zealand. Most homes are retrofitted so they already have a domestic water heater such as Rinnai Infinity or an electric storage tank. The combi systems are much more expensive so it is not so economical to ditch the existing hot water heating system.
How Does Central Heating Work?
The occupant selects the desired temperature and the times the central heating will turn on usually in the mornings before getting up. The central heating can be turned off if required or let it go on if the temperature drops below that desired temperature. Central heating is a good choice for unpredictable weather conditions like in Wellington. Ducted gas heating is well known for most buildings.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Central Heating
Central heating usually heats the entire building. For warm air, there are systems to close off areas such as Zone 1, Zone 2 and so on. These zones often refer to rooms of the house. With water radiators you can close off each room and put rooms on thermostats. Spot heating is a single gas fire or electric heating that heats that area or room.
Buildings that have low insulation like no double glazing, there is high heat loss in central heating. Spot heating may be better where the heater is a radiant type.
Most old homes are not insulated because the insulation was not required as a Building code requirement in past years. Central heating is a good option if you want to control the heating level or temperature in your entire home. It is also good if you spend most of your time at home. You can set a time and temperature using a thermostat for central heating. Even though central heating is a good heating system, it can cost a lot more than you think. For free central heating recommendations, call Southern Plumbing on 0800 484 353.
Maintaining Central Heating Efficiency
It is important to have your central heating unit maintained yearly or twice yearly at the longest. Ducting can come apart and filters can be clogged. This can cause high energy bills. There can be different problems that you might face with your heating system. Cats love central heating ducting and often lay on it squashing the ducts till no air passes. Cats and rodents like scratching the ducting tearing the outer insulation, this often completely destroys the ducting. Check the ducting every season before winter. We also recommend checking flue and unit for rust and any other wear and tear. During our checks, we sometimes find outlets not working, disconnected ducting, frugal installers and more.
Recommended Efficiency Unit
Gas central heating units come in low, medium and high-efficiency units. It is important to use high-efficiency units where they are used a lot otherwise the gas bills will be high. It pays to buy the 6 Star units.
We service different central heating brands like Vulcan, Braemar, Rinnai, Brivis, and more.
Warm Air Central Heating Pricing Wellington
Furnaces are available in three different efficiency levels, such as low, medium and high. If you want a cheap furnace choose low efficiency system but it has higher running costs and installation.
Furnaces have two location types, Internal and External. Furnaces come in different capacities. For domestic buildings, 60Mj input through to 200 Mj input for larger homes. The most common furnaces are 90Mj and 120Mj.
Warm Air Furnaces
Furnace Pricing Table
Prices of Furnaces: Domestic sizes (larger furnaces can be obtained for larger buildings, contact us to know more).
Input Sizes
Efficiency
90 Mj
120 Mj
Low Efficiency Furnace around 60%
$2,600
$3,500
Medium Efficiency Furnace around 80-85%
$3,000
$4,500
High Efficiency above 90%
$5,000
$8,000
(ducting and installation is added to this)
There are external and internal models add 5% for external models.
Warm Air Gas Central Heating Installation
Gas pipe connection – often from the meter if no pipe is close by.
Electrical connection – usually an electrical hot point.
Warm Air Ducting Installation
In ceiling prices
6 Outlet system
9 Outlet system
11 Outlet system
Under floor prices dependent on if access available with out digging, 450mm space under joists.
Warm Air Central Heating Extras
Thermostat – this is a standard temperature only controller. No on/off timer.
Wired Thermostat/ Controller
Wireless Thermostat/ Controller
Zone Dampers – Small Medium and large diameter. (for turning on and off warm air to different areas of the building.)
Wall Radiators Central Heating
This type of central heating requires the radiators to fit on the walls and piping run back to a boiler. The radiators are usually fitted on an outside wall under a window. Each radiator can have a thermostat and a shut-off valve. Wall radiators are designed keeping in mind the flexible heating options for homes. It is a typical preference for most people in New Zealand due to the changeable weather conditions. Radiators are good at reducing health hazards in the house. They are safe, silent and responsive. You don’t have to worry about children or pets around radiators.
Alternatives to Central Heating
Rinnai‘s new powerful Rinnai 1005 Energy Saver has an 8kw output for large rooms or you could put a heat transfer system to send heat to other rooms. Up to two other rooms in the case of a Rinnai 1004.
Customer:
Can I have a break down of the costs of gas central heating please.
Southern plumbing:
Furnace $ 5,478
Controller $805
Labour $2,750
Flue connections, install kit, gas connection pipe, gas certificate, duct connection, clips, Sealants. $950
Flue $1,297 and cable to controller
GST $1,772
Total $13,592
Customer:
That’s very helpful. We are looking into electric radiators as an alternative option that would give us more flexibility re heating different parts of the house.
Southern Plumbing:
Ok the difference is 6 Star gas warm air furnace operates at about 14 cents per kw. Hot water radiators (gas) are similar. Electric Radiators are what your power supplier charges for electricity 23 cents is most common. In big rooms its gets hard as you often need about 3-4 kilowatts in a lounge, or hall and electricity struggles to do that usually only 2kw unless you buy something special. If you had them all on at once it would be a 37Amp draw on a power cable with the oven also at 30 Amps its more than the house can handle as the max is 60Amps.
This is why heat pumps are so popular at about 5-9 amps but only heating one room. or 12 Amps (larger model) for two rooms. There is Heat Pump central heating but that is even more expensive and has larger ducts but with a lower running cost than gas. at about 8 -12 cents a kw. depending on the in coming air temp.
Gas will not be running out in our lifetimes as it will be Hydrogen and or Biogas.
Summary:
The reason gas is used is due to cheaper running costs than electric. Heat pump can be cheaper to run if using heat pumps just doing one area. But to control bedroom you need Heat pump central heating then the install price jumps up.
Southern offers gas central heating services across Wellington. Our certified gas fitters are available for emergency call-outs to provide gas central heating services and maintenance. You can call us for central heating installation, repairs and other services. We can replace current central heating systems, install a new central heating system or upgrade old to the new heating system. If you’re looking for central heating solutions in Lower Hutt, Johnsonville, Khandallah or Wellington, choose our gas central heating services. We have the experience and expertise to install the right gas or electric system that best suits your family’s needs and budget. We also offer all types of repairs, including system upgrades and replacements. Call us for reliable and energy-efficient central heating solutions in Wellington on 0800 484 353.
What Kind of Servicing Does Gas Central Heating in Wellington Need
Usually every two years. Some warranties are longer if there is proof of a 2 year service. Ensure furniture is not placed over the outlets and the inlet is free and open.
We have standard charges for servicing central heating that included checking the ducting and safety of the installation. A pressure test is done to ensure gas is not leaking.
We recommend servicing your central heating system at least once a year to ensure it operates efficiently and safely. Regular maintenance helps prevent breakdowns and prolongs the lifespan of your unit.
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An emergency water tank is helpful in any kind of emergency. Whether it’s an earthquake emergency, or there is no water at home. You can use the stored water whenever you need it. The plastic used in the 200L emergency water tank is both Food Contact and Water Potable complaint. The water tank comes with a brass hose tap. You can choose either a dark green or birch grey as per your likings.
AS/NZS 2070: Part 1 and Part 8 Australian Standards for Food Contact.
The Christchurch Emergency Water Experience
Christchurch had a series of large earthquakes that caused residents to have no water. It was days before a truck was available. A large water truck would go to each street and residents would carry water for their use. Some residents were elderly. How far can you carry 40 litres of water? And will you be home when the truck arrives?
Christchurch is flat. Wellington is not. It is also likely Wellington will be with out water for longer.
It is generally accepted you need about 3 litres per day per person. 2 litres for drinking and 1 litre for cooking. You will notice there is nothing for ablutions like washing your self or toilet. It is anticipated that to go to the toilet you will be digging a wee hole in the garden for #1’s and #2’s.
With careful management for two people in a dwelling this should last about 30 days. Of course by then you will be smelling pretty good and you will notice we have not mentioned washing any clothes or washing any dishes or cooking utensils or pots. If you have a pet they will need a similar amount.
There could be a problem with the neighbours who may not have a tank or any stored water and want some of your water. They may even take all of it.
You might get lucky and get some rain but do you have anything to collect it. If your tank is not connected to your spouting you will need some kind of tarpaulin and if you set it up with raised edges so it collects in the middle you will need a large container to store it or just collect it in the tarp itself and bail it out into your tank.
If you have a hot water storage tank and you have turned the heating off to it you may be able to drain it. Most tanks are about 135 to 180 litres. But in the case of all tanks you wont want to drink the bottom of the tanks as the water will contain a lot of mud or rotting material.
How do I ensure my water is safe to drink?
Water stored in a water tank can go bad. Specially it if has warmed with the sun over several days or weeks. Bacteria loves warm water.
When you are ready to drink it simply put some bleach into the tank ands stir it around and leave it for while to do its job. Bleach kills most nasties. One teaspoon of 8% bleach per 60 litres and leave for 30 minutes after stirring it well.
What if I have no bleach. Take the water out of the container you have and put it into a bucket and leave in the direct sun for 30 minutes stirring well every 5 minutes. It must be direct sun beaming straight into the bucket as we are relying on the UV in sunlight to kill the bugs. If unsure leave it all day or put it into a dishes tarp so it gets a lot of sun.
Another safer option is to boil it.
Another option is set up some kind of system to evaporate the water and condense it and run that water down a slope into a container. Bleach and boiling are the best options the others are if you are desperate.
On average a household of 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) consume 900L of water per day.
Recent studies have shown that if Wellington has a large earthquake, it could take up to 100 days to reconnect the water supply. In Christchurch, it took some suburbs 3 years to reconnect their water supply.
Wellington’s 3 water supply plants have pipes crossing three fault lines, this means that in a large event the pipes could damaged.
The areas most affected by this are Karori and Miramar as they are farthest away from the 3 water supplies.
We consume water daily without realizing the quantity we consume. We use water for washing our hands, taking shower, drinking, washing dishes, cooking, preparation of food e.g. washing vegetables, cleaning and many other things. Do you have enough 1L and 2L bottles of water to last you for 100 days?
Solution Install Emergency Water Storage Tanks Wellington
Local water tanks Wellington
The Tank Guy provides us NZ made water tanks. The water tanks are made from UV 8 plastic, produced keeping in mind the New Zealand weather conditions. The barrel circular design was created as water is heavy and bulges out of the sides and when this happens the tank is able to expand.
The tanks must be installed on an even base that has plain surface and is free from rocks and stones. This is done to safeguard the water storage tank from being damaged. It also needs to be installed next to a down pipe which will fill the tank with rain water.
Our plumbing team can install water storage tanks Wellington for all your emergency needs. Recently, Wellington residents were urged to at least have 20L of water per person, per day for seven days (140L per person) for any emergencies. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (Wremo) regional manager Jeremy Holmes said “We are expecting to see tighter water restrictions in 2024 so now is the time for people to store emergency water and replenish the supplies they already have while restrictions still allow.”
200L Rain Butt tank – $420.43 (Green and Birch Grey colours avail)
Dimensions: 650mm wide, 1200mm high
Colours: Dark Green and Birch Grey
2 x 15mm BSP threaded fittings for the tap
800L Tank – $799.00 (Birch Grey or any of the colour steel colours on request will be avail)
Stainless steel leaf strainer with lid built in
1 x 15mm BSP fitting for a tap
2 x 32mm BSP fittings at the base of the tank for tank to tank connection kits
Dimensions: 1970mm height, 770mm wide
Colour: Birch Grey, other colours available upon request at additional cost
Installation – extra cost.
1000L Tank – $2475.88
Colour: Dark Green or Birch Grey
Inbuilt stainless steel mesh leaf strainer and lid
1 x 35mm BSP fitting at the base of the tank for tap connection
Dimensions: 970mm wide, 1200mm high to lid, 1480mm total height.
200 Litre Emergency Tanks
If you have a flat space within 500mm of a downpipe. This tank is only for the basics drinking only. It may need to be boiled or treated with a small amount of bleach. You can read more on water storage tank special deal.
What to do with All the Collected Water?
Using town supply water to wash your house and car is wasting expensive treated water. It is far more efficient to use rainwater. We can fit a pump to the tank and you can use that water to wash things, water the garden, etc. We can also pump the water to flush toilets and to wash clothes.
How to Reduce Your Water Bill?
When installing a large tank and you have sufficient roof area to avoid the tanks over flowing you can divert some of the water to flush the toilets or fill the washing machine or run the water to hose taps for car washing and garden irrigation.
Tank sizes go from 200 litre up to 30,000 litres in domestic sizes so we have a tank to fit all occasions. We can also put a series of smaller tanks together to fit a small space and join them together. Tanks have been used for many years on rural situations for both humans and animals. Tank water for human consumption may require treatment with water purification tablets or adding a small quantity of bleach will kill bacteria and viruses.
Emergency Water and Tank Water Purification
There are many types of filters for removing solids and harmful things in water needed for drinking. Filters of 1 micron or less will take out protozoa and bleach will kill viruses and bacteria. We can also install Ultra Violet water treatment which also kills harmful growths in water.
How long can you or your garden survive with out water?
You just might need some Emergency water whether its due to an earthquake or Water restrictions a ready source of tank water can be a life saver either for you or your garden.
It is an anticipation that if Wellington gets a big earthquake, it might result in spending around 80-90 days without water. This kind of water crisis was faced in Christchurch. It required the residents to fetch water from tankers at the end of the street, or else where after streets were cleared of debris to allow their cars to get it. Wellington has had earthquakes before and the effects of those earthquakes are well documented and are similar to the earthquakes in Christchurch.
It’s better to put an emergency water source in place before it happens, you can’t get insurance after the disaster takes place. Installing an emergency water source is not as expensive as it may sound. Some people recommend keeping 20 litres for immediate consumption but it is not enough. Assuming a family of four, Wellington Regional Council’s recommendation is 200 litres per house. This would give you 5o litres covering four days. Which is not a lot. So that’s like 12.5 litres per day.
We can supply and install a 200 litre tank next to your downpipe on level ground for $401.74 including GST. Check our emergency water storage tank deal here.
This is about the same price as buying the water at the supermarket. The water needs boiling or treating before drinking. If the ground is not leveled, we can put down a concrete tile to level the base for a small extra cost.
We have a limited supply of tanks at this price. You can contact us for a quick installation as they might not last long at this exclusive price. The tanks come complete with child-proof lids, hose taps, and a level connection to the downpipe within 300mm. We can run piping a lot further for an extra cost.
Call now for your Emergency Water Tank: 04 384 4635.
If you need larger tanks for the garden or a larger premises we have an 800 Litre slim line tank and many other sizes and shapes and colours.
Drinking Water in Emergency
There are many solutions to drinking roof water, although there are many buildings which have tank water. If you need the water with less impurities we can install strainers and first flush of the roof before water enters the tank systems.
Water Tank Installation Area
We deliver and install emergency water tanks across Wellington, whether it is in Pukerua Bay, Upper Hutt, or all the way to Kapiti Coast. Contact us to know more details about installing emergency water tank in your area.
Whether you’re a homeowner prepping for emergencies or a business owner seeking sustainable solutions, Southern has you covered. We partner with The Tank Guy, a leading New Zealand water tank manufacturer, offering top-quality rainwater tanks and other water storage containers, including those compliant with Wellington City Council emergency water tank requirements.
From small urban rain barrels to large farm reservoirs, our experts can help you choose the perfect tank for your needs. Contact us today and let’s discuss your options!
If you need larger water storage tanks, you can contact us for the available options. We can provide different water storage tanks ranging from 200 litres to 30,000 litres across Wellington. Colour options may vary depending on the availability as well as the size of the water tank you choose.
Looking for local experts for water storage tanks Wellington installing services? You’ve reached the right place. Our team will help you with water storage tank installation, maintenance or replacement. Give us a call today at 0800 484 353. You can also check out our emergency water storage tank offer here.
Note: All prices are GST inclusive.
Please note, the prices mentioned above are subject to change without prior notice.
If you smell gas near the meter call your supplier. If you smell gas inside the property call us now on 0800 484 353.
Seatoun has a higher corrosion risk as far as metal gas piping and appliances are concerned. We can install the new Rifeng Pex gas pipe which does not suffer from corrosion.
Will Gas Still be around in the Future?
Although there is a lot of talk about gas running out this is not true for the domestic market which uses about 1.5% of the gas used in NZ. There will always be gas in one form or the other. Biogas is on the up and we discharge a lot to the atmosphere which can be used for the residential market.
In late 2025 gas was still about half electricity at 17c verses 28-30c for electricity.
Although heat pumps work in cold weather sometimes below zero their efficiency drops a lot they can get to less than 1:1 in very cold weather but to beat gas their efficiency has to get to more than 1.9. Gas furnaces can also deliver 32kW almost immediately. Heat pumps take a while to heat up and you need a massive heat pump to deliver it. So the heat pumps have to be on long before you enter the space.
Talk to our Seatoun gas fitters who also know a lot about electric systems too. For instance we can talk to you about swapping your gas cook top to an induction hob.
If you want to shift to electric heating give us a call we have many solutions.
We have licensed gas fitters to undertake different gas fitting services for both domestic and commercial purposes. We offer a wide range of gas fitting services across Wellington. See our services below.
Gas fitting Seatoun services:
Gas Leak Detection and Repair
Rinnai Infinity Repairs and replacement
Infinity Installations
Gas Disconnections
Continuous Flow Gas Hot Water Repairs
Continuous Flow Gas Hot Water Installation
Gas hot water cylinders
Gas Boiler Radiator Central Heating Systems
Natural Gas Installation
LPG Installations
Gas Fire Installations
Hob installation
Gas Fitting Services for Renovations & New Builds
Gas Instant Hot Water System Installations
Gas Instant Hot Water System Repairs
Gas Appliance Installations
Gas instantaneous water heaters, Rinnai, Bosch, Rheem, and Aber
Gas fires and flame effect gas heaters
Gas stoves and hobs, supplied, and installed
We repair, and install all types of gas piping. We repair rusted gas pipes.
We service, and install gas central heating and repair and install ducting
We service, and install gas boilers and radiators
We install and maintain a variety of central heating systems including radiator and warm air systems.
and more.
If your gas appliances need repairs or regular servicing we are the people to call. We replace thermostats and wall controllers. If you have error codes on your water heaters or gas furnaces. Give us a call. We repair all brands or can recommend specialists. We check and repair warm air ducting.
We repair gas flues and install high efficiency gas appliances. We issue Certificates of verification for installations where the gas has been off for a longtime. We replace rusty gas pipes and if you think your gas bill is high we can do a gas appliance audit.
“Your Job on Time or it’s Free”
We know how it feels when trades people do not keep their promises so we keep ours. If we do not turn up when we promise the job is free.
We are available on 24 hour basis, so you can call us during emergency hours. For gas fitting Seatoun, call now 04 380 9214.
Check out our special deals page for great gas fitting prices. Special Deals Page
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T&Cs apply: – Price applies when replacing an existing 600mm natural gas hob in the same location – No electrical work or bench alterations included – Installation subject to gas compliance check (extra costs may apply if issues are found)
Warm air heating has been around a long time. The Romans used to heat their floors by lighting a fire at one end of the building and putting a flue at the other end, and allowing the hot air to run under the floor heating the floor. Central heating systems have changed now. We install ducting under the floor, with different materials, and there is a thermostat now.
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