Best hot water plumbers in Kingsford
Last updatedEmergency Hot Water Repairs leads this list for hot water plumbers in Kingsford, as it is based in the suburb and states its licence. Beyond the top pick, the firms vary by opening hours, base suburb and the makes they name. Pick by when the fault happens, whether gas work is involved, and whether you want a firm nearby or one that drives in from another suburb.
Quick picks in Kingsford
- Best for a hot water fault at night: Emergency Hot Water Repairs, whose call-outs run at all hours for heaters and heat pumps.
- Best for a same-day heater fix from a family firm: McElroy Plumbing, which is open 24/7 for emergencies.
- Best for a hot water fault that also needs gas work: Norton Plumbing, which does licensed gas repairs and appliance installs.
- Best for a planned Rheem install in business hours: Pipe & Barrel Plumbing, open 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday.
Best hot water plumbers in Kingsford, ranked

#1Emergency Hot Water Repairs for gas, electric, solar and heat pump systems
24/7Licence publishedEmergency Hot Water Repairs, a Kingsford business, takes 24/7 call-outs for faulty hot water. It works on gas, electric, solar and heat pump tanks, and the makers it names include Rheem and Rinnai. When a unit can't be saved, it removes the old one, hands over the warranty paperwork and advises on site between repair and replacement. Licence 284905C is published, and quotes come at no charge with the price stated first.

#2Norton Plumbing for hot water faults that also need gas work
24/7Licence publishedBased in CoogeeNorton Plumbing comes from Coogee but also serves Kingsford, with an emergency line that runs day and night and licence number 397768C. Units it services include Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan and Aquamax, and some jobs finish the same day. Gas jobs, from repairs to appliance installs, are done by licensed staff who give a safety certificate. It aims to reach Eastern Suburbs premises within 30 minutes, and any after-hours fee is explained by phone before a crew is sent.

#3All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance for hot water and drain work at any hour
24/7Based in EastlakesAll Australian Plumbing and Maintenance operates from Eastlakes and reaches Kingsford, with round-the-clock emergency cover across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Beyond hot water, the firm also handles blocked drains, CCTV drain inspection, leak detection and gas fitting. The business doesn't name hot water brands, so check your make is covered before you book. No licence number is published, and prices are not posted online, so ask for a free quote through the contact page first.

#4Zetland Plumbing for tap, toilet and tempering valve repairs
Based in ZetlandZetland Plumbing, based in Zetland, lists Kingsford among the areas it serves and works from 7am to 7pm every day. Its focus is day-to-day jobs: leaking taps, mixer taps, toilets, flexible hoses and tempering valves on hot water systems. Its own description claims a licence and full insurance, but no number appears. There is no emergency service, so it suits planned repairs rather than a burst at night. Customers say quotes come first.

#5McElroy Plumbing for gas and electric heater repairs from a family firm
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickDating to 1930, McElroy Plumbing is a family firm working out of Randwick. Its heater work covers gas and electric systems, and it also clears blocked drains and does gas plumbing, so a heater problem linked to a gas line can stay with one firm. It is open around the clock for emergencies such as no hot water or a gas smell. Kingsford is served from its Randwick office, and the licence on file is 494711C.

#6Pipe & Barrel Plumbing for planned hot water installs and renovation plumbing
Licence publishedBased in EnmorePipe & Barrel Plumbing, out of Enmore, covers Kingsford from its base. Installing hot water systems, including Rheem, is one of its jobs, alongside gas fitting, backflow testing and bespoke renovation plumbing. Its listed licence is 365021C. No emergency line is advertised, and the business works from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.
Compare hot water plumbers in Kingsford
The table below compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Hot Water Repairs | Kingsford | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (631) |
| Norton Plumbing | Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (134) |
| All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance | Eastlakes | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (117) |
| Zetland Plumbing | Zetland | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| McElroy Plumbing | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (86) |
| Pipe & Barrel Plumbing | Enmore | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (50) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| GRH Plumbing Group | Schofields | 24/7 | โ | โ |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked hot water plumbers in Kingsford
Firms with more customer feedback sit higher, and the list also credits after-hours cover the firm states itself, a licence number on its own site and a base in the suburb. Each firm's pages were checked for hot water work in particular, so a firm that says little about heaters ranks lower.
Hot water plumbers in Kingsford: FAQ
Which Kingsford hot water plumbers come out at night?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs, McElroy Plumbing, Norton Plumbing and All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance are all listed as working at any hour.
Which hot water plumbers in Kingsford publish a licence number?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs, Norton Plumbing, McElroy Plumbing and Pipe & Barrel Plumbing all publish one. All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance and Zetland Plumbing don't.
Can a Kingsford hot water system be replaced the same day?
McElroy Plumbing says a gas or electric heater is frequently sorted within the same day.
Which Kingsford hot water plumbers work on Rheem systems?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs and Norton Plumbing both name Rheem, and Pipe & Barrel Plumbing installs Rheem systems.