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Richard HughesPerth, WA
- Prodigy 5 135DB5N
- Verified purchase
Replacement hot water system
I bought this boiler as it was a direct replacement to my old system the old system lasted 17 years with no maintenance or issues the new unit seems as good at the moment
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JeetPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Pilot light
Doesn’t do water hot enoughWhat a joke I had to relight pilot 200 time in last 2 days now I have no idea that should I spand money to repair as I read comments and reviews on site
4 comments
Dux C.Dux
Hi Jeet,
We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you.... Read more
Our team would like to resolve this for you. If you can email through your full name, phone number, address where the unit is installed and serial number of the unit to [email protected] we would greatly appreciate it. Regards, The Dux TeamJeet Nehra
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Dux C.Dux
Hi Jeet,
Not sure if you got the message but we've tried to contact you with an offer to fix the issue. ... Read more
Can you let us know if there is still an issue and if there is an ideal time of day to speak with you? Regards, The Dux Team P.S Just for privacy, I suggest you delete your phone number and email address from the ieatwords comment above.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Richard N.Sydney, NSW
if there is no star review for Dux water system then I would give it 0.
I moved in 4 years ago and change 1 old Dux for a new one as the old one was off often. The new Dux 5 170L has been installed by licensed plumber for less than 3 years and it has problem; foam around burning!
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Great service and no issues so far!
Our Dux hot water unit has been operating perfectly since we had it installed a few months ago. Our experience in purchasing through Bunnings was great, installation was organised quickly and the process was overall a positive one. The unit copes well with the demands from our family of 5.
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Hi Mark,
You're the best! Thank you again for sharing such a positive experience. It means a lot to us.... Read more
The Dux TeamDux C.Dux
Hi Mark,
Thank you for taking time to leave an excellent review. We do appreciate your business.... Read more
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Terrible product
Unit is only 4 years old have had plumber out to fix once last year and now again flame burning the foam outside the unit again :( looking at a new system instead of fixing this again very disappointed it's on our new home we expected a little more
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Hi Mel,
We are sorry to hear about your experience and we would like to resolve this issue for you.... Read more
So we can understand the specific details can you please email through your name, phone number and serial number to [email protected] so we can call you back, talk through the issue and try and resolve it for you? Regards, The Dux TeamEmail sent yesterday and pictures sent hopefully hear back soon
Thankyou Dux for the quick reply and great service
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Dad55Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 32 reviews
- 27 likes
Hot water is really hot
Our 16 year old gas storage hot water system had become unreliable. Knew that at Bunnings I could arrange next day installation. Paid the extra $50 for this and was contacted later in the day that the installation would not be done the next day but the day after that. The extra $50 was refunded. Told that plumber would be in contact which he was, on the morning of installation. Installation went smoothly although there was an additional cost. This I had been warned about. Water is very hot, perhaps too hot.
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Rubbish
Pilot light issues - like other reviewers I put this down to stronger winter winds .. but, my bad .. any strong wind !! Interior insulation has already started to fail within unit .. I've got someone coming over later today to replace it with a proper HWS .. very disappointing to relight a pilot light at 2.30 to 3 o'clock on a wintery morning (yes - I work early) and then having to go into work without being able to shower .. grr
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MC BenyGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 6 likes
Good value at the time of purchase. same unit as installed when house was built. which i got 9years out of it.
Replaced the unit with the same one.good value for rental.i got 9years out of it.couldnt be bothered fixing it so i replaced it.never had a problem with it in the past till it stoped.pilot light would stay on and approx $500 to try and fix it.no guarantee. No thankyou.
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Hi MC Beny,
We are sorry about the delay in responding and to hear about your experience with Dux and really hope we can resolve your issues.... Read more
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Hi MC Beny,
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RegardsNew unit working ok.i hope to get another 9 years with no issue
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- Prodigy 5 170DB5N
- Verified purchase
Dont Buy DUX hot water units
I bought two units (One for my house & another investment property). Both units failed after twelve months. They provided replacement tanks but I had to pay for labour which was over $450 per tank. Had to get consumer affairs to speed up installation of new tanks. Terrible customer service.
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EssPerth
- Prodigy 5
- Verified purchase
Poor quality, poor service, crap warranty
A pilot light that stays on seems a fundamental aspect to a functioning hot water system. After 18 months, my unit seemed to be failing every week or two. I initially put this down to strong winter winds. Once summer rolled around, I was still experiencing the issue and rang Dux to report the issue. Apparently it is out of warranty because I didn't report within the two years (i'm out by 3 months). Terrible Dux, I'll not use this company for any of my future builds.
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Hi Ess,
Sorry for any delays, we are back on deck after the Holiday break and will get back to you asap. ... Read more
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WallyMidvale
- 3 reviews
Broke after 3 years!
My DUX Prodigy 5 Gas Hot Water System broke after 3 years of service. I previously had a Rheem which lasted me 10 years. It only broke because of a tank issue so I expected the DUX to last me until the tank warranty, this was not the case unfortunately.
The gas keeps cutting off after less than a minute of turning it on, I think the problem is the thermostat because I keep hearing a clicking sound whenever the flame cuts off. I contacted a plumber that will be looking at it tomorrow, am dreading the cost as these things can cost a lot. REALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PURCHASE.
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Update: I got a plumber to come in and he pointed out that the issue was due to the flue damper not opening. The cost of replacement is to the tune of 500 dollars. I had a look around the internet and... Read more
that is half the cost of a new DUX Gas Heater supplied and installed! I have seen a lot of posts about this and it looks like this part not working is a common issue. The danger that it poses is that when the flue does not open, the flames spiral out of control and has burnt the foam insulation inside. To me this should be a warranty issue. Again, REALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PURCHASE.Dux H.Dux
Hi Wally,
Sorry for any delays, we are back on deck after the Holiday break and will get back to you asap. ... Read more
Best Regards, The Dux TeamIt's now the 16th of January and still no reply.
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Jack D
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
USESLESS...DIES AFTER 2 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRES
Absolutely useless. Had to re-light pilot 20 times I 2 days !!! HAs a manufacture dates of December 2014 and was installed in 2015. Spoke to Customer Care...this was a joke. Thermacouple ect only has a warranty for 2 YEARS !!!! Family member had exactly same problem and dumped the Dux....unfortunately it was after I installed my unit
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Hi Jack,
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LesMelbourne
Excellent value for money
I previously had a Dux Hot Water 135litre system. It was installed back in 1997. No trouble with it. That is my main reason for purchasing one again. The updated version is perfect for 2 people. To date I have only used it a few times a day I could not be happier. No issues to report. In my opinion Dux is the best value for money on the market. PS I also have a Dux Air conditioning system. Excellent system.
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SuryoPerth
- Prodigy 5 135D5N
- Verified purchase
Died after 5 Years - Pilot light won't turn on, sign of burn on the internal styrofoam insulator aro
The HWS (Dux Prodigy 5 135L) installed when the house was built in 2013. In the last one month the pilot light went out many-many times, almost everyday. On Monday this week, I found the HWS had shutdown again, I ignited the pilot light and it start the burner, however the burner (and the pilot light) shutdown after 2-3 minutes, while the water still cold.
Had it checked with a plumber the next day, he was able to lit the pilot light and the HWS on the first try and it did seems to work normally from afternoon until night. He mentioned the g...Read more
as control valve or thermocouple maybe on the way out. The cost to replace the gas control valve and thermocouple are $550, but let's wait and see. On Wednesday morning I found the HWS has shutdown (again!). But this time I can no longer turn on the pilot light, the igniter button does not seems to work as usual and does not lit any light (button didn't gave normal big click that will start the pilot light. Instead, it felt almost loose with only little click when I pressed it). This time I noticed some part of the internal Styrofoam insulator inside the HWS had been burnt around the burner tray. I no longer feel safe with this HWS and currently looking to replace it with new brand. The HWS only last 5 years, far from my expectation.2 comments
Dux H.Dux
Dear Suryo,
Thanks for providing your contact details. ... Read more
A job is booked in our system and we hope you are satisfied with this resolution. Best regards, The Dux TeamHello Dux Team,
Thank you for reaching out to me and swiftly arranged the resolution. I am happy to inform that the HWS replacement had been completed today.... Read more
Great to know that you are stand by your product and I am pleased with your customer support line's communication (Sandra and team) . Your support and prompt communication is much appreciated. Thanks and kind regards, SuryoSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
More efficient than the water heater that came with the house. Very happy with our choice
We have had no problems with this unit. So far we are happy with the unit we chose to replace our old one. It seems to be more efficient than our old unit and we get no overflow. We had to connect a garden hose to our old one and have it running into the garden as we always had water coming our of the overflow pipe
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What a load of garbage
This came with the house we built. Montgomery Homes, The house is 3 years old and we have to have relit approx. 30 times. The first sign of trouble was within 3 months and we are now up to 1 shower and it goes out. Would not recommend to anyone.
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Dux H.Dux
Dear Marz,
Thanks for your feedback. ... Read more
This is certainly not how the unit is designed to operate, and we understand this would be really frustrating. We'd like to help. Are you able to email your details including you name, contact number, address where the water heater is installed, model number and serial number on the water heater to [email protected] and we'll get in touch? Best Regards, The Dux TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
bill
- 3 reviews
- Prodigy 5 135D5N
- Verified purchase
My $1250 Dux now DIES after 3 year of usage life!
My Dux 135D5N unit installed Dec 2015 and now it's got same problem as other reviews: Dux is rubbish.
Pilot continually went out, need to ignite very a few days, my local plumber replaced controller, however, the problem persists, Issue of pilot going out, and flames shooting up through face of unit and shut down itself.
My Dux now it DIES. The warranty is worth nothing as far as I'm concerned. It's a piece of junk if it only lasts 2 years. Most people expect their hot water system to last for 10 years at least.
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ZigfGlen Waverley
Sometimes you get done
What a piece of rubbish, same issue as others, the flap at the top stops working rendering the heater useless. This is a design flaw but instead of being helpful in fixing it you are told there is only a one year warranty and good luck. The tank may last 10 yrs but the flap seems to have a life of 2 to 3 yrs. Wow, what a rip-off.
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Dux H.Dux
HI ZigF,
We're sorry to hear about your Dux product experience. We understand this would be frustrating. We take product quality seriously at Dux, and have a proud history of manufacturing these models in Australia. ... Read more
Can you please send through your name, contact number, address where the water heater is installed, model and serial number to [email protected] so we can review your service history. Best regards, The Dux TeamSo are you implying that because I didn't spend a few hundred dollars every few years to have my heater looked at, rather than a design flaw, is the reason I'm spending $2,000 dollars to replace a six... Read more
yo water heater? Maybe spend money on a better design and building a better water heater rather than chasing people up on social media. As well your recommended tech wanted $180 just to come here regardless if he could fix it or not. We have now had two other non-DUX techs here and both said it was completely shot due to the design of the flue flap. As well the installation was crumbling in their hands as it had been badly burnt. Still, want me to contact you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DanHamlyn terrace
- 12 reviews
Garbage product terrible service in fact I would say arrogant
Do not buy this piece of junk... I got this with a new house build.. less than 2 years in the thermocouple has failed causing my gas bill to increase and also at some point the insulation has caught fire.... I called the builder who advised they no longer use that product due to reliability.... they shirked their responsibilities. Called dux.... stand behind 12 month warranty on a 1200 dollar product.
End result I’m out of pocket close three hundred dollars with my only option being to take them to court... fair trade are a toothless tiger and...Read more
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Dux H.Dux
Dear Dan,
We're sorry to hear about your experience with our product and are keen to know how we can help resolve the situation.... Read more
Can you please email your contact details, model number and serial number to [email protected] so we can get in touch. Regards, The Dux TeamDear Dux, Fair trade has already been in contact with you. Your response to them was that my thermocouple was out of warranty and there for you will not cover. My only option is to take you to the tr... Read more
ibunal. Are you suggesting you are now willing to change that decision? Or are you purely responding to this review to make it appear that you actually care to the public reading these reviews. If you are prepared to cover my expenses I’m happy to provide my details to you in a private message and update this post if you provide a refund.Update... I sent an email to the dux email address the same day the dux rep responded to the review with the details required. So far not a word from Dux.... if they actually do anything I will be sure to update this post
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Dangerous Product - No After Sales Service
We had multiple issues with the unit when it was first installed back in 2015 but just recently we had a plumber come out because we could smell a burning smell whenever we used hot water. The plumber opened it up and all the insulation inside was melted and burnt. The plumber called Dux and established that it was a broken part that needed replacing. I sourced the new part but my plumber said he wouldn't touch it because he felt the unit was unsafe and that his company would be responsible for it if they did any work. Called Dux multiple times...Read more
to see if I could get a Dux trained gas plumber to come and fix it (at my cost of course) but apparently there are absolutely none in the whole of Brisbane!!!! The two nearest they gave me were Caboolture (not Brisbane for those not from Queensland) or Deception Bay (also not Brisbane). Of those two, one was away for five weeks and the other had just had his gas bloke resign. When I called again they started listing ones in Townsville and Rockhampton. Those are a 2hr and 1.5hr flight from Brisbane!!! I don't think that's going to work. They then gave me the name of someone that was again outside Brisbane but at least within driving distance but when I spoke to them they said they no longer worked with Dux and that Dux had so thoroughly mistreated all the companies they had worked with that they had burnt all their bridges. So basically, if you live in Brisbane (the capital city of Queensland) you can not get a Dux registered plumber to come and fix your unit. I am now stuck with a hot water system that catches fire whenever I use it, and no one can or will fix it.1 comment
Dux H.Dux
Hi Leah,
We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Dux 5 star gas storage product.... Read more
We're considering how best to resolve this issue for you. Can you please email your complete name, contact number, product model number & serial number through to [email protected] so we can locate your records before we contact you? Best Regards, The Dux TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Bobasked
The flue damper is faulty and is causing the flame to smother and incomplete combustion there is signs of burnt insulation at the bottom of the unit . Dux are aware of this problem, what has been done to fix it?
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Dux organised a service person to come and fix the issue
Dux C.Dux
Hi Bob,
Our team would like to speak with you at your earliest convenience so we can get this sorted.
So we can understand the specific details can you please email through your full name, ieatwords username, best contact number, address where the unit is installed, model number and serial number to [email protected] so we can call you back, talk through the issue and try and resolve it for you?
Regards,
The Dux Team
Neal R.asked
I have had the pilot light go out 3 times in as many weeks? Is there a issue with this model? I will write review after hearing back from you.
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Hi Neil, mine is 2 1/2 years old. After posting my review Dux made contact with me 2 days ago. They then contacted one of their servicing mobs who came out this morning and repaired it under warranty. So, yes, with my particular unit there was an issue. Part replaced in under 10 minutes. Very happy with the service from them. So maybe just post like I did and see what happens. All the best, hope that helped.
Dux C.Dux
Hi Neal,
We would like to resolve this issue as soon as we can.
So we can understand the specific details can you please email through your full name, ieatwords username, best contact number, address where the unit is installed and serial number to [email protected] so we can call you back, talk through the issue and try and resolve it for you?
Best Regards,
The Dux Team
Jemaasked
On the 31/12/2016 i bought a Dux Prodigy at Bunnings because the unit we had would not re light, after bringing it home and cutting open the box decided to try to re light the old Gas heater as we had had a flood down the side of the house and I could see the water mark up the side, it lite so we covered with the cut box and put the Dux Prodigy in shed.
On the 29/9/2019 we installed the Dux Prodigy 5 170DB5N it worked and a couple of days latter we got cold water, so we re light the unit and next couple of days it went out and this is happening every couple of days since, reading peoples reviews it seems to have got a bad name for doing this.
My question is this whilst brand new it is out of warranty what is wrong with it, and what should I do ?
Malcolm Brown
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Dux C.Dux
Hi Malcolm,
We are sorry to hear about your experience and really hope we can resolve your issues.
So we can locate your details easier can you email through your full name (state this username as well), best contact number, address where the unit is installed, model number and serial number of the unit to [email protected]?
Regards,
The Dux Team
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Dux C.Dux
Hi Richard,
Thank you so much for your great review.... Read more
We totally value you being our loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Our team is always here for you anytime. Should you have any concerns, just email us at [email protected]. Cheers, The Dux Team