What does a geyser replacement cost in 2026?
Published 2026 prices for replacing an electric geyser in South Africa (100, 150 and 200 litres), from the manufacturer Kwikot and two price guides, with the parts a compliant installation must include.
Published price ranges
| What | Range (ZAR) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Electric geyser replacement, fully installed incl. CoC | R6,500 – R12,000 | Kwikot |
| 100 L electric geyser, installed | R5,500 – R8,500 | Kwikot |
| 100 L electric geyser, installed | R5,500 – R8,500 | FlowLeads |
| 150 L electric geyser, installed | R6,500 – R11,500 | Kwikot |
| 150 L electric geyser, installed | R6,000 – R11,500 | Energy Bee |
| 150 L electric geyser, installed | R6,500 – R11,000 | FlowLeads |
| 200 L electric geyser, installed | R8,000 – R13,500 | Kwikot |
| 200 L electric geyser, installed | R8,500 – R14,000 | FlowLeads |
| 150 L geyser, unit only | R3,800 – R6,500 | Energy Bee |
| Kwikot 150 L Class B geyser, unit only (retail) | R4,799 | Leroy Merlin |
| Installation and CoC (150 L) | R2,500 – R5,000 | Kwikot |
| Installation labour | R1,500 – R2,500 | Energy Bee |
| Plumbing materials | R500 – R1,000 | Energy Bee |
| Electrical work | R300 – R800 | Energy Bee |
| Certificate of Compliance (CoC) | R500 – R800 | Energy Bee |
| Drip tray and valve kit | R200 – R400 | Energy Bee |
| Typical insurance excess, 150 L replacement | R2,000 – R3,500 | Kwikot |
- These are national ranges. Prices in big metros and for after-hours call-outs can be higher.
- A compliant install follows SANS 10254 and is done by a registered plumber who issues a Certificate of Compliance (CoC), according to Kwikot. FixFare doesn't judge workmanship or safety: ask for proof of registration.
What a complete quote should list
- Geyser size (litres), brand, model and pressure rating
- Drip tray with an overflow pipe
- Temperature and pressure (T&P) valve
- Vacuum breakers
- Isolation valves
- Earth leakage protection / electrical connection
- Removal and disposal of the old geyser
- Plumbing Certificate of Compliance (CoC) from a registered plumber
- Warranty on the geyser and on the workmanship
- Whether VAT is included
Questions to ask your installer
- Which brand, model and size of geyser is this, and what is its warranty?
- Does the price include a drip tray, T&P valve, vacuum breakers and isolation valves?
- Will you issue a plumbing Certificate of Compliance, and are you a registered plumber?
- Is removing and disposing of the old geyser included?
- Is VAT included in this total?
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