Ditch gas hot water—and choose a smarter cylinder.
Thinking about removing gas? We help you move to an energy-efficient hot water cylinder with clear advice and tidy installation.
Mr Cylinder helps Christchurch homeowners replace gas hot water systems with practical, energy-efficient hot water cylinder options. We assess your home, explain what is involved, and recommend a system that suits your household, budget and long-term plans.

Moving away from gas sounds simple — until you start comparing options
A lot of homeowners are looking at removing gas hot water, but the replacement choice can get confusing quickly. Should you choose a standard electric cylinder, a heat pump cylinder, an outdoor system, or a mains-pressure upgrade?
You may also be wondering what happens to the old gas unit, whether your home has enough space, what size cylinder you need, and whether the new system will keep up with the household.
That is exactly why Mr Cylinder exists.
We created Mr Cylinder to give homeowners one clear place to turn when they want to upgrade their hot water system. We help you move away from gas with practical advice, realistic options and a proper installation plan.


The right gas replacement depends on your home
There is no single best system for every household. We look at your current gas setup, hot water demand, pressure, available space, outdoor placement options and energy-efficiency goals before recommending a replacement.
- Gas hot water replacement advice
- Energy-efficient hot water cylinder installation
- Heat pump hot water cylinder options
- Standard electric cylinder replacement options
- Mains-pressure hot water upgrades
- Indoor and outdoor cylinder placement advice
How we make gas removal easier
We help you understand the move away from gas, choose the right replacement cylinder, and get the new system installed properly.
Talk to us
Tell us what gas hot water system you have and why you want to replace it.
We assess your home
We check your current setup, hot water use, space, pressure and installation options.
You get clear options
We explain the best energy-efficient cylinder options for your household.
We install it
Your replacement hot water cylinder is installed neatly, safely and properly.
Common questions about removing gas hot water
Can I remove gas hot water and replace it with a cylinder?
Yes. Many homes can move from gas hot water to an electric or heat pump hot water cylinder. We can assess your home and explain what is involved.
What is the best replacement for gas hot water?
It depends on your home. A heat pump hot water cylinder may be a strong energy-efficient option, while some homes may suit another cylinder setup better.
Will an energy-efficient cylinder keep up with my family?
Yes, if it is correctly sized and installed. We help choose the right cylinder capacity and system type for your household demand.
Can the new cylinder go outside?
Often, yes. Outdoor placement may be a practical option depending on access, pipework, system type and available space.
Do I need to disconnect gas completely?
That depends on whether you use gas elsewhere in the home. We can help with the hot water replacement side and advise what may need coordinating.
Do you replace gas hot water systems in Christchurch?
Yes. Mr Cylinder helps Christchurch homeowners move from gas hot water to energy-efficient hot water cylinder systems.
Ready to move away from gas hot water?
Call Mr Cylinder for clear advice, fair pricing and tidy energy-efficient hot water cylinder installation from a local Christchurch team.

