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Elppa
- 2 reviews
New Model an Improvement
Had a GN1100 (same tank as HC1100) installed about 4 years ago to get rid of noisy kettles off the bench top and to have a cup of tea without waiting. Very happy with the performance and by my calculations power costs are similar to kettles. Like others it did eventually leak which was not immediately evident as it evaporates from the tank heat. It was only when we returned from a holiday and the tank was cold that water was evident, fortunately I always turn off power and water on extended absences. Because of my background I dismantled the un...Read more
it to find the cause which was leaking between the tank and the plastic fitting that the drain plug screws into with evidence of very slow leak. Aside from this design fault one has to remember that these components are sitting in near boiling water for years. The good news is that the new model has no drain plug, so theoretically the leak problem should be eliminated so I have purchased a new one with the expectation it will last longer than the previous unit.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
A useless hole in your nice granite bench
Saw one whilst staying at a B&B in Europe in 2010 - thought what a great idea. Though unimpressed with the price tag, we put one in our new kitchen and whilst it was working it was a fantastic device, but it started leaking from the bottom after about 18 months. The ONLY option is replacement of the tank - which means the entire unit minus the taps. Three years later and the replacement has blown and is leaking water. It leaks slowly at first so that you don't notice until water has seeped into the back of your cabinets, causing damage and s...Read more
welling. Once you buy one and drill the hole for the tap - your are locked into this expensive, yet short lived device. As others have mentioned - the filters are seriously expensive - so you buy a few to save some money, then when the thing starts to leak you feel even more obliged to replace it! I am going to try to find an alternative system that will fit into the hole - Insinkerator was a very expensive mistake! They have it finely tuned to break just outside of warranty!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Don't bother
We had one professionally installed. They sound like a great idea, but in reality they don't work very well. Very fussy about what you can and can't put in. Constantly having to clear it out. Easier to just throw your food scraps into the garbage.
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HopelessMelbourne
Like A Politician; Promises A Lot & Delivers Disappointment
Hot water setting can't be set to highest level due to leaking. Expensive filters need replacing regularly. Waste of time and money. Not made in Australia and poor build-quality item. Whatever country it's made in, the parent company should be spanked for their lack of care. Shame on you Insinkerator.
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Not worth the money
Had it fitted with new kitchen and it only lasted a couple of years then the boiler leaked. Very poor quality build, cannot be repaired need a full replacement. It also has very flimsy hoses which connect to your mains water supply. This made me nervous from the start. I am now left with a useless tap in my granite top and two spare expensive filters.
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Not worth the money
If it breaks down while still under warranty they will just replace it with a new one. Why? because they don't make spare parts for them... Of course ours stopped working (and leaking) not long after the warranty. I ring the 1300 service number and she told me to buy a new one as it is a sealed unit and cannot be repaired.
Had I known this I never would have spent $750 + installation - that's a lot of kettles!
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JHGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 6 reviews
Terrible!
Same story as all the rest, DO NOT BUY. Got a leak from the bottom of the tank like all the others in these reviews, I sent an email, they said nothing they can do. Not good enough when they know it is a problem with the model!
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Gina TapSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 5 reviews
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Good for almost 4 years
I have loved this tap, but noticed recently it was leaking from the boiler unit. Apparently I need to replace the whole tank, which will cost me around $800.! (when there are some available in the country). Looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and get one. If you can get an extended warranty on this product make sure you take it out.!
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3 years later and new boiler is leaking. 7 years 2 boilers. Only paid for 1. Cost including filters about $150 per year. It is worth it for the convenience. New model is out I believe.
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Angus WHigh Wycombe
- Verified purchase
Great when it is working
We had ours installed with a new kitchen in 2007. Now Feb 2015 the element has packed up, it trips the circuit breaker. On opening it up it was just about full up with chalk and hard scale, possibly more frequent filter changes may have helped, but we are in a very hard water area. The element is 1300 watts and you can find them on the net, made by a company called Gangchun in China, minimum quantity 800 units!! Also the thermal switch on the back of it is made by Strix in the Isle of Man. I called them but they do not sell these to individuals...Read more
only companies like ISE to make the end product. Of course the old ploy of Health and Safety was quoted!!! So just installed a new boiler unit at £290, with 2 year guarantee so at the end of that I will strip it down and clear out the scale manually, an easy job as the boiling tank is held together with about 10 small nuts and bolts, with a rubber gasket between, that gasket could be a problem. We have had no leaks in the time it has been working only a slight weep from the tap above the worktop, which sealed itself, not sure how or why, maybe more scale. So maybe we were luckier than most having 7 years out of it, but I think only 3 star because of no service parts available, typical of a lot of companies these days. Tis now 6 June 2017. Further problems with a partial blocked pipe,10 months back, causing very slow flow, tried de-scaler, and poking a wire up, to no effect, so had to buy a new tap assembly and Y piece at 163gbp & 17gbp. In February 2017 I took it apart and descaled it, (as described previously) quite a lot in the bottom and up the sides. Gasket held OK, on reassembly, with no leaks. Bit of a problem when restarted with it over boiling, had to turn the temp setting back and slowly increasing it. Been working fine since then. I don't tend to replace the filter as often as they say, as they cannot 'soften' the water effectively at that working temperature, and the boiling water does not come out 'scummy'. Further progress reports as required.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Worst thing I have ever bought
within warranty, we had to have the whole thing replaced the tap screamed when dispensing cold water, and leaked from the filter fitting. now replacement just out of warranty, leaking from the boiler unit and have just spent on new filter. A ridiculously over priced kettle that lasts the fraction of the time a conventional kettle would last. Do not buy ...do not give in to the desire of the missus....I am now stuck with a stupid little redundant tap in my granite worktop
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leaks before 2 year warranty
it was great using it brand new when we got it early 2013 for the office. After about a year the hot water started to leak a few droplets, and then 1.5years later, it's leaking almost everyday! Don't buy. This brand doesn't seem to specialise on water filters. Waste of money and resource.
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Steaming hot water tap
We recently purchased a home which had a model H990C-SS-3 Steaming hot water tap apparently purchased in 2009. Unfortunately the tank has a very slow leak at the bottom and according to the suppliers they cannot repair the stainless steel tank or advise why it has failed. Furthermore a new unit will cost around $400 without installation and there are no guarantees regarding the life cycle of the new unit. This is very disconcerting that the service department cannot back up their product and all they can say is that the tanks are being supplied...Read more
from another manufacturer. So am I too assume that generation 1 ( whatever) used an inferior stainless steel. Sorry Mr Appliance Service you won't be opening my wallet unless you can provide a guaranteed quality product that lasts at least 10 years. In the meantime I will use my trusted Alessi kettle!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Same old story!
Yep, another one. My instant hot water unit is 3 1/2 years old, cost $700 and is now leaking from the lid of the steel internal tank. My plumber suggests a new seal would fix it but guess what...they're not available via spare parts!!! Service in Australia tell me I need to replace the whole tank assembly for $445. Think I'll buy a kettle instead.
Convenient. Worked well for 3 1/2 years.
It leaks. So for the time it worked, it was a bad investment.
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KristyParaparaumu
Don't buy
In five years, we had 2 InsinkErator of which both have leaked at the bottom, one was under warranty, the other not under warranty and now throw away. Although this product is convenient and great at the time, it does not justify the cost in such a short period of time to be faulty.
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GTVictoria, 3031
- 2 reviews
Leaks Everywhere!
Had this unit for 2.5 years paid approx. $800 for it. After 1.5 years, the cool water tap started leaking, and the only way to stop the leaky drips was to open the tap full and shut it. At 2 years old, the hot water boiler unit below the sink started leaking hot water each time we draw hot water from the tap.
All the leaks are non-serviceable. Fortunately we had extended warranty, if not for it we would not have bought this again. Expensive price but it does not last long.
Instant Hot Water Convenience
Unreliable
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grahame.holmesMELBOURNE
Lousy - unfit for use
We purchased 3 units for occasional use in two houses. Of these units, we have the following failures within 2 years.
#1: Tap began dripping after 6 months of very limited use. Was eventually replaced under warranty but we were required to buy $100 filter before the warranty claim was even discussed. Unit has now developed a tank leak (approx 2 years after purchase) and is now totally unserviceable
#2: Tap began dripping approx 12 months after installation. We resorted to turning off the inlet tap between use, but now the inlet T junction is...Read more
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sanbruceSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 6 reviews
Excellent Boiling/Ambient water dispenser
We replaced a 10 year old Hydrotap with this Insinkerator unit and have been delighted with the performance. The near boiling water temperature is adjustable and is certainly hotter than we had from our Hydrotap that couldn't be user adjusted. We went from a chiller unit to an ambient unit and whilst I do sometimes miss the chilled water, with a couple of ice cubes I have chilled water pretty quickly. The flow is better from the Insinkerator too as you can adjust the water flow with a small tap. It uses the water pressure rather than a pump...Read more
system to deliver the water so far less to go wrong and much smaller to have in your cupboard. The only drawback might be that there is no safety for the boiling water tap. This is not an issue for us as we have no children in our household. We have positioned it so the hot tap is at the back and less accessible for smaller hands anyway. You do have that flexibility. The tap can be pushed out of the way too so it is not in the way when washing up in the sink. It has many advantages for us over the more expensive hydrotap and we would definitely recommend the Insinkerator unit. Adjustable temperature, Tap can be moved out of the way, energy efficient too No safety switch for the boiling water (not an issue for us)2 comments
Given the previous comment, I wonder - how long have you had this unit?
Mine is about 18 months old and, even though I have just changed the filter, the hot water flow is minimal. Whilst I have no leaks as suffered by others, I am wondering if I too have made a very expe... Read more
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Questions & Answers
CJLasked
We just had out HC1100C filter blow up in the early morning. Sounded like a gin shot going off.
Result, flooded kitchen! Has this happened before?
We have only used the unit for filtered water use. Never had any issues with leaking before...
Thoughts?
No answers
Keithasked
Have had an HC-1100 for about 4 years with no problems. Switched off before going on holiday but on return and switching back on it now immediately trips the electrics.
Any suggestions?
No answers
CaroleCasked
Has anyone had a Schwan hot water tap? Would you recommend it? Have you had any problems with it?
No answers
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Gina Tap
Great news. Insinkerator have since sent me a new tank at no charge. I fitted it myself. Took me 5 minutes. Great service after my initial disappointment.