A standard 150L electric geyser replacement in Kempton Park — including the geyser, installation, drip tray, pressure valve, and SANS 10254 compliance certificate — typically costs between R4 500 and R6 500 all-inclusive. A 200L unit runs R5 500 to R7 500. Solar geyser installations start from around R9 000 for a complete 150L system. We provide a written, itemised quote before any work begins. Call 073 772 1177 for a free assessment.
In most cases we can reach Kempton Park addresses within 2 to 4 hours of your call during business hours, and same-day for evening and weekend emergencies. We carry stock of 100L, 150L, and 200L Kwikot and Franke geysers on our vehicles, allowing immediate replacement without waiting for parts. When you call, tell us your geyser size and your suburb and we will give you an accurate ETA.
Yes — solar geyser repair is one of our specialist services. We diagnose and repair all common solar faults including evacuated tube damage, faulty circulation pumps, Geyserwise controller failures, heat exchanger scale buildup, and collector frame corrosion. We carry replacement evacuated tubes and pump units in stock. Many solar geyser problems are repairable without replacing the whole system — we always start with a full diagnosis before recommending replacement.
First, locate your electrical distribution board and switch off the geyser’s isolator switch (usually labelled ‘geyser’ or ‘water heater’). Second, find the stopcock on the cold water inlet pipe at the geyser and turn it off — this stops more water entering the tank. If there is active flooding from the ceiling, place containers to catch water and call us immediately. Do not attempt to access a geyser that is in contact with water while the power is on.
It depends on where the leak is coming from. Leaks from valves, pressure control valves, pipe connections, or the drip tray outlet are usually repairable at relatively low cost — typically R350 to R1 500. Leaks from the tank body itself indicate internal corrosion and require full replacement. Our technician will inspect and confirm the source before quoting. We will always recommend repair over replacement where it is genuinely safe and cost-effective to do so.
The most common cause is a burnt heating element — the element inside the tank that heats the water. This is usually caused by the element running dry due to scale buildup or a pressure fault, and is repairable without replacing the geyser. Other causes include a failed thermostat, a tripped circuit breaker on your distribution board, an electrical fault in the isolator switch, or sediment buildup reducing efficiency. We diagnose the root cause on the first visit before recommending any repair.
SANS 10254 is the South African National Standard for the installation, maintenance, and repair of domestic hot water systems. A compliance certificate confirms your geyser installation meets these legal requirements. You need one when: your insurer requires proof of compliant installation to process a burst geyser claim; when you sell your property (conveyancers increasingly require it); or when a new geyser is installed. All our geyser installations and major repairs in Kempton Park include a compliance certificate on completion.
We recommend a full geyser service every 3 to 4 years where the Kempton Park municipal water supply is of normal quality. This service includes draining and inspecting the tank, replacing the magnesium anode rod (which sacrificially corrodes to protect the tank), checking the element and thermostat for scale buildup, testing all valves, and inspecting the drip tray and pipework. Regular servicing can extend a geyser’s lifespan from 8 years to 12 to 15 years. For solar geysers, annual checks are recommended.
Yes — Kempton Park’s Highveld climate provides excellent solar radiation for most of the year. A correctly sized solar geyser typically reduces your hot water electricity costs by 40 to 60%, with most systems paying back their installation cost within 3 to 5 years at current Eskom tariff increases. Solar geysers also provide hot water during load shedding (within the stored capacity). We assess your roof orientation, household size, and current usage before recommending a system size and type.
Yes — we handle insurance claim documentation for all our Kempton Park burst geyser replacements. We provide a formal written assessment including cause of failure, photographic evidence before and after, an itemised quote, and a SANS 10254 compliance certificate on completion. Most major South African home insurers accept our documentation. We have processed claims successfully for clients on policies with Outsurance, Santam, Discovery Insure, Momentum, and Budget Insurance. Contact us and we will guide you through the claim process.