SIX7 PLUMBING
SIX7 Plumbing Water Heater Repair Colombo
No hot water? We test element, thermostat and wiring before replacing anything — so you never pay for a part you didn't need.
T&Cs apply — /pricing/ & /disclaimer/
Scale burns elements alive; thermostats drift and fail; both mimic each other perfectly, which is why testing comes first. A breaker that trips with the geyser is usually a failing element drawing wrong current — tested, not guessed. LG and Singer parts are commonly available; imported units may need a next-day or week-long part, and we tell you which on the call.
The honest stop-line: a leaking tank body is terminal. Tank corrosion isn't repairable, and we say so and quote replacement instead of milking repairs out of a dead tank. Instant and storage units diagnose differently — instant faults are usually flow-switch or element, storage faults element or thermostat — and we check the right one first.
No hot water at all
Usually a burned element or failed thermostat — we test both before replacing anything.
Lukewarm only
Thermostats drift and fail — tested before any part is swapped.
Breaker trips with the geyser
A failing element draws wrong current and trips the breaker — tested, not guessed.
Drip from the heater body
Tank corrosion isn't repairable — we quote replacement instead.
What You're Paying For
What's Included
- Element & thermostat testing
- Replace to rating (not guesswork)
- Valve & wiring check
- Recovery time verification
- 6-month workmanship shield
Parts & Extras
- Replacement ElementsBilled at cost + 15% markup.
- Full Tank ReplacementQuoted separately if tank is corroded.
- After-Hours DispatchNights, weekends, holidays: +40%.
"A leaking geyser can be sealed."
Tank-body corrosion is terminal; we say so and quote replacement instead of milking repairs.
Elements die from scale, not age — the same hard water that kills cartridges cooks elements.
Cause
Scale burns elements alive; thermostats drift and fail; both mimic each other's symptoms perfectly.
How We Fix It
Test element and thermostat, replace to rating, check valve and wiring, verify recovery time.
If your geyser takes longer to heat water, it's scale. Consider a descaling service before it fails completely.
A leaking geyser is a flooded ceiling waiting to happen. Don't wait — the damage spreads fast.
A breaker that keeps resetting is a warning, not a fix — we test the element and the thermostat together before anyone calls the job done.
How It Works
"Every geyser repair ends with the element and thermostat tested together — hot water restored, and no upsell to a new unit you do not need."
— SIX7 Plumbing, Mount Lavinia
Frequent Questions
Repair or replace — how decided?
Why does the breaker trip?
After-hours?
Request a Callback
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Water Heater Maintenance
Prevention
- •Test your T&P relief valve once a year — it should release a small amount of water.
- •If heating takes longer, it's scale — consider descaling before the element fails.
- •Check for drips at the base — early detection prevents ceiling damage.
When to Call
- •Breaker trips when the geyser kicks on — don't keep resetting it.
- •Water at the base of the unit — that's a leak, not condensation.
- •Rust-colored water from the hot side only — element is corroding.