Do You Need a Plumber to Install a Dishwasher?
Buying a new dishwasher can feel like a straightforward appliance upgrade. Remove the old dishwasher, connect the new one and slide it back under the kitchen bench. Sometimes it really is that simple. However, an existing dishwasher space does not automatically mean the plumbing is in good condition or suitable for the new appliance. Old […]
Gas vs Electric Hot Water: Which System Makes More Sense for North Lakes Homes?
Choosing a new hot water system sounds simple until you actually have to make the decision. Gas or electric? Storage or continuous flow? Standard electric or heat pump? Replace like-for-like or upgrade to something more efficient? For North Lakes homeowners, the right answer depends on more than the price of the unit. Your household size, […]
Thinking About Upgrading to a Larger Hot Water System? Here’s What to Consider
Are you thinking about upgrading to a larger hot water system, but not sure whether it is the right option for your home? You are not alone. Many homeowners start looking at larger hot water systems when they notice problems like running out of hot water, weak hot water flow, long recovery times, rising energy […]
Instantaneous Gas Hot Water vs Heat Pump Systems: What Actually Matters for Homeowners?
As more homeowners across North Lakes and Moreton Bay look at upgrading their hot water systems, one question comes up regularly: Should you go with instantaneous gas hot water or electrification through a heat pump system? The answer depends on the household, the property and what matters most to you long term. Both systems have […]
Body Corporate Cooktop Repairs vs Replacement: What Usually Makes the Most Sense?
One of the more common discussions in body corporate properties is whether it is worth repairing an older cooktop or replacing it altogether. We recently attended a job where the complex manager was weighing up both options across multiple units. Like many body corporate situations, the answer was not completely straightforward. Some tenants preferred better […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Sizing: Why It Matters More Than You Think in North Lakes
If your hot water system isn’t keeping up, the first thing most people blame is the unit itself. They assume it’s faulty, underperforming, or just a “bad system”. But in a lot of cases, especially with a heat pump hot water system in North Lakes, the real issue is much simpler: It was never sized […]
Why No One Wants to Service Your Heat Pump Hot Water System in North Lakes (And What To Do About It)
If you’ve got a heat pump hot water system in North Lakes and you’re struggling to get someone out to look at it, you’re not imagining things. We’re hearing this more and more across North Lakes, Mango Hill, Kallangur, and the wider Moreton Bay region. You call around, explain the issue… and either no one […]
Are You Paying Too Much for Gas? A Simple Check Could Save You Hundreds Each Year
Gas bills are one of those things most people set and forget. They come in, you pay them, and life moves on. Until one day you look at the number and think… that doesn’t feel right. What we are seeing more and more is that nothing is actually wrong with the system. The issue is […]
How the Right Hot Water System Can Save You Thousands on a Home Battery
If you’re considering a solar battery under the new Battery Booster Program (also known as the Cheaper Home Batteries Scheme), here’s something most homeowners miss: your hot water system has a huge impact on what battery size you actually need. At RJT Plumbing & Gas, we’ve helped hundreds of Queensland families install and upgrade their […]