LPG for Hot Water, Heating and Cooking

In the Macedon Ranges, LPG is the backbone of home energy for thousands of properties without mains gas. Whether you need gas for hot water, space heating, ducted heating, or cooking — a 45kg LPG gas bottle from Macedon Gas keeps your household running.

LPG Hot Water Systems

LPG-powered hot water is the most common use for 45kg gas bottles in the Macedon Ranges. Both instantaneous (continuous flow) and storage tank systems run well on LPG. An instantaneous system heats water on demand — no tank, no standby losses. A storage system keeps a tank of hot water ready.

For a family of four in Woodend or Kyneton, a single 45kg LPG cylinder will typically run a hot water system for 8 to 12 weeks. If you are also running heating, that drops to 3 to 6 weeks in winter.

LPG Heating

Macedon Ranges winters are cold — overnight temperatures below zero are common in Woodend, Macedon, Trentham, and the surrounding hills. LPG gas heaters deliver reliable warmth:

• Ducted gas heating — heats the whole house through vents. The most popular option for larger Macedon Ranges homes.
• Gas space heaters — heats individual rooms efficiently. Good for smaller homes or specific living areas.
• Gas log fires — the look of a wood fire with the convenience of gas. Popular in Macedon, Riddells Creek, and Gisborne homes.

All of these run on standard 45kg LPG cylinders. For high-usage homes running ducted heating all winter, we recommend two bottles with an automatic changeover valve.

LPG Cooking

Gas cooktops and ovens are a favourite in Australian kitchens. LPG gives you the same instant heat control as mains gas — precise flame adjustment, rapid heating, and no warm-up wait. Many home cooks in the Macedon Ranges prefer gas over electric for this reason.

Cooking alone uses relatively little gas. If your 45kg bottle is only running a cooktop, it can last 6 months or more.

Can I Use One Bottle for Everything?

Yes. A single 45kg LPG cylinder can supply your hot water, heating, and cooking through the same gas line. Your plumber or gasfitter sets up the connections when the system is installed. You just need to make sure you monitor your gas level and order a refill before it runs out.

For heavier usage — especially if you are running ducted heating through a Macedon Ranges winter — two bottles with a changeover valve is the standard setup.

Getting Set Up

Macedon Gas delivers 45kg LPG gas bottles across over 45 suburbs in the Macedon Ranges. You can buy, rent, or swap your cylinder — whichever suits your situation.

Order your 45kg LPG delivery for home hot water, heating, and cooking today.