Hot Water Unit Untested (No Power)
Hot Water Unit Untested (No Power) is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 12 inspection reports.
Causes
- Unknown (could be temporary, or indication of electrical issues)
- Power disconnected to the property
- Electricity disconnected
- Disconnected utility services (electricity)
- No power available to the unit
Symptoms to look for
- Inability to test hot water unit functionality
- Hot water unit functionality unknown
- Hot water unit not operating
- Electricity disconnected
- No power supply
Remedies
- Get property reconnected or engage real estate to function test before settlement
- Request electricity be connected and complete testing during final inspection
- Request power connection and complete testing during final inspection
- Engage a licensed plumber/electrician to check
- Request power be connected and complete testing during final inspection
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.