Dux Prodigy 4

Dux Prodigy 4

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4.5

181 reviews · Statistics

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Smells of GasYes (2) · No (142)
Build Quality
4.8 (140)
Value for Money
4.7 (150)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7 (115)
Noise Level
4.7 (131)
Temperature Consistency
4.9 (134)
Heating Speed
4.8 (133)
Provides steady, strong hot water
Simple installation process
Energy efficient
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Reviews

Reg Anderson
Reg Anderson Langwarrin · 3 posts

Great choice for small family

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

This is the second Dux 135l prodigy 4 I have had installed, one at our home about 2 years ago,the other at our investment unit just a few days ago. Both installs were seamless and the Dux Prodigy4 at home has performed without a hitch and I expect the second one will be just as reliable delivering hot water to our tenants. I can recommend Dux gas hot water services to anyone considering a replacement install.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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tassieangel72
tassieangel72 · 12 posts

Didn't last Five years DON'T BUY

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

This system went rusty and failed at 4 years 10months then to rub salt into the wound was without hot water for several days and had to fork out an additional $550 for installation of a warranty new cylinder which Dux don't even stand by under a new warranty but only remains of the original system, trust me you don't need to lose out this much financially but another brand these are garbage

Purchased in for $2,700.

  • Household Size: 3 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: Yes
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Peter Cleary
Peter Cleary Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
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Dux Hot water system purchased from Bunnings

Prodigy 4 170ZN

The plumbers did a great job, came on time were happy to answer my questions, all done in about 2 hours, no extra charges above what I was quoted from Bunnings , ( which I was expecting to occur ) , I would highly recommend this service to anyone , Southern Plumbing are totally awesome too :)
Peter Cleary Cranbourne.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores for $1,734.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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Tony Vella
Tony Vella Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Excellent Hot Water Unit

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

The Dux Hot Water unit does what it says it does. Hot water! With a family of 5 the unit copes well, while being energy efficient. Has all the modern features with the added piece of mind of a three year warranty. Purchased at Bunnings and am extremely happy with it.

Purchased in for $1,800.

  • Household Size: 5 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No

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Dennis
Dennis Sydney, NSW · 2 posts

Great long lasting unit.

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

This unit replaces our last Dux unit that lasted some 15 years without any problems. So far this new Dux unit is working well with no problems. Happy with performance and recovery time during heavy useage.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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VAL
VAL Perth, WA

Good Performance

Prodigy 4

I had used 170D5N since 2013 and just 2 days ago had leakage on the bottom of the tank. Today I would like to buy the replacement with Prodigy 4 in Bunning Maddington but they have not a installer to install and do not know the installation cost yet. So that it is still pending..Could Dux give recommend a installer, please ?

Purchased in .

  • Household Size: 5 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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Josechen
Josechen Perth, WA · 2 posts

Excellent Hot Water System!

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

Purchased this Dux Prodigy 135L last month to replace my old Dux system which lasted us more than 10 years. The hot water is running steady hot and strong and is perfect for our family. Highly recommended!

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse.

  • Household Size: 4 person(s)
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Nanda
Nanda

Perfect model

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

similar to the previous model, which lasted almost 15 yrs.New one fit to the same position and no mods.heavy duty.

Purchased in .

  • Smells of Gas: No
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Elisabeth
Elisabeth Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Inexpensive and efficient

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

We needed to replace our old system which was also a Dux from when the house was built 20 years old , after some quick research we decided to have the same but update unit . Bunnings organised for next day . The hot water is fabulous.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores.

  • Household Size: 3 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No

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Nicholas
Nicholas Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC · 2 posts

Perfect gas water heater

Prodigy 4 170ZB4N/170ZB4P (170L)

Upgraded our last Dux Prodigy 120 litre unit with 170 litre unit.
Extremely happy with the upgraded unit which operates extremely well and will give us more hot water if required. Full marks to DUX for marketing such efficient gas water heating model.

Purchased in for $1,150.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No

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Stapo
Stapo Hunter Region, NSW
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Perfect speedy replacement after old system failed just before Christmas

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

Our old unit stopped working 9 days before Christmas and we were in a panic.
Bunnings online made it very easy to get a new system.
Price was great, sales team were knowledgeable, answered all our questions and there were no hidden extras.
The Dux installer arrived on time, was polite, efficient with the installation and took the old system away.
We are extremely happy, our new Dux was installed 6 days before Christmas Day and handles the demand from two bathrooms very well.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Online Store for $1,030.

  • Household Size: 3 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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Ian T.
Ian T. Perth, WA

Good unit

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

This is a replacement unit for a previous Dux product. Very happy with it. Can get a bit windy at its location but has never flamed out on me , like other houses and units I have lived in. Good reliable hot water

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Online Store.

  • Household Size: 3 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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J Chuah
J Chuah Perth, WA

Does it's job

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

We are pretty pleased with the product so far.
Wonderful to have consistent hot water again.

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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Jenny
Jenny NSW, 2163

Dux Prodigy is the best gas heater system with 5 starts *****

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

Dux Prodigy 135L is perfect for us and we can’t live without it. The Best product with great customer service. Highly recommended to those who need a replacement of gas water heater system. Thank you Dux team ❤️❤️

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores for $1,500.

  • Household Size: 2 person(s)
  • Smells of Gas: No
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Mark
Mark Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Hot water

Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

Very happy with the unit that was bought from Bunnings was installed two days after I got it home highly recommend

Purchased in at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores for $1,150.

  • Household Size: 3 person(s)

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Questions & Answers

Stuart H.
Stuart H. ·  · Prodigy 4

My 2 year old Prodigy 4 is really noisy, making popping and banging noises every time hot water is run. I rang Dux up in July and they sent someone out to change the anode (I was charged $350 for this). Made no difference. My last Prodigy 3 lasted 15yrs and was silent. What can I do to fix this?

Dux
Dux · 

Hi Stuart,

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Our team would like to resolve this for you. So we can understand the specific details can you please email through your full name, productreview username, best contact number, address where the unit is installed, and serial number to help@dux.com.au so we can call you back, talk through the issue and try to resolve it for you?

Regards,

The Dux Team

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Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor ·  · Prodigy 4

What setting do you use on heat, 6 or7.

Dux
Dux · 

Hi Brian,

Thanks for your question.

We would suggest trying it at both settings and see what works the best.

Regards,

The Dux Team

Josechen
Josechen · 

I use 5.5. Thanks!

Dennis
Dennis · 

not sure what settings you are referring to, temp and flow rate are pre set and cannot be adjusted.

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Lynette
Lynette ·  · Prodigy 4 135ZB4N/135ZB4P (135L)

Have a Dux Prodigy gas Hot water service 11 yrs. old, now leaking with rusted tank. Thinking of purchasing another as the first has been very efficient til now. Does the vitreous enamel lining give a longer lifetime to the tank. My 1st hot water service lasted 18 yrs. and some reviews mention 20 yrs. Nearing retirement and want to purchase something that will last. Looking at Dux Prodigy 4 135ZB4N. Thanks

Dux
Dux · 

Hi Lynette,

Thanks for raising your question.

All of our tanks have had a Vitreous enamel lining on them for many, many years. Additional protection is also provided by a sacrificial rod fitted to the tank called an Anode, it's designed to dissolve in preference to the tank.

Subject to water quality, we recommend that the tank be flushed and the anode changed at a maximum of 5 years, in areas with "hard" water/aggressive water chemistry, we suggest every three years.

Please contact your local water supply authority to find out what your water is classed as.

Cheers,

The Dux Team

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Dux Prodigy 4

Details

Features:

  • The Dux Prodigy 4 is a gas hot water storage system with an energy efficiency rating of 4.2 stars or higher, depending on how it’s used.
  • It has an identical footprint to the previous 3-star models, letting you easily upgrade to this more efficient model.
  • No power point is required for the Prodigy 4, which means that you’ll still get hot water even without power.
  • The gas storage system has new burner technology that means faster recovery rates, so you get more hot water when you need it.
  • You can buy this product in either 135L (suitable for 3 to 6 people) or a 170L capacity (suitable for 4 to 7 people).
  • The tank has a 7-year warranty.

Points of praise:

  • Most reviewers found that the Dux Prodigy 4 was extremely reliable, saying that their hot water was steady and strong, and always available when they needed it.
  • Reviewers also appreciated how simple the installation process was. According to them, both the delivery and installation of the new system went smoothly and was done quickly.
  • According to reviewers, this unit is very energy efficient.
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