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Immersion Heating

Servicing, repair and installation of immersion heaters for both vented and unvented cylinders, with most repairs completed on the first visit.

Immersion Heaters

Fast, Professional Support for Your Hot Water

Reliable hot water is essential in every home, and when your immersion heater stops working, you need fast, professional support. At Billericay Heating Ltd, we specialise in the servicing, repair and installation of immersion heaters for both vented and unvented cylinders.

Whether your immersion heater has failed, is heating slowly or you're upgrading your hot water system, our qualified engineers provide safe, efficient and long-lasting solutions.

Gas Safe

Registered engineers

OFTEC

Registered for oil

Free

No-obligation quotes

  • Vented and unvented cylinders
  • Wide range of replacement parts carried
  • Most repairs completed on the first visit
  • Full compliance with safety regulations
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Repairs & Servicing

Immersion Heater Repairs & Servicing

Immersion heater repairs

If your immersion heater has stopped working, we can diagnose and repair the issue quickly. Common problems we fix include:

  • No hot water

  • Tripped electrics

  • Faulty thermostats

  • Burnt-out elements

  • Slow heating

  • Overheating or safety cut-outs

  • Limescale build-up

We carry a wide range of replacement parts, allowing us to complete most repairs on the first visit.

Immersion heater servicing

Regular servicing helps keep your immersion heater running safely and efficiently. Our service includes:

  • Full inspection of the immersion element

  • Testing the thermostat and safety cut-out

  • Checking wiring and electrical connections

  • Assessing cylinder condition

  • Identifying limescale or performance issues

A well-maintained immersion heater lasts longer, heats faster and uses less energy.

New Installations

New Immersion Heater Installations

If your immersion heater is beyond repair or you're upgrading your hot water system, we offer professional installation.

Immersion heaters we install

  • Standard immersion heaters
  • High-performance titanium elements
  • Dual-element immersions
  • Economy 7 / off-peak immersion setups

We install immersion heaters in both vented and unvented cylinders, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations.

Signs you may need a new immersion heater

  • No hot water despite power being on

  • Frequent tripping of the fuse board

  • Water only heating at certain times

  • Visible corrosion on the cylinder connections

  • Heater more than 8–10 years old

  • Repeated breakdowns

If you're unsure, we can assess your system and advise on the most cost-effective option.

Local, Trusted Engineers

Why Choose Billericay Heating?

Gas Safe and OFTEC registered engineers who work to a high standard and leave your home as they found it.

  • Local, trusted, Gas Safe engineers

  • Specialists in all types of domestic central heating

  • Minimal disruption, with your home left safe, tidy and usable each day

  • Specialist tools to pinpoint faults quickly

  • Honest advice and no unnecessary work

  • Clear quotes, valid for 30 days

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Heating & Plumbing FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our heating and plumbing work.

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Book an Immersion Heater Service or Repair

Whether your immersion heater has failed, is heating slowly or you're upgrading your hot water system, our qualified engineers are here to help.