diff --git a/recommendations/HotwaterRecommendations.py b/recommendations/HotwaterRecommendations.py
index 298671a2..667f5f69 100644
--- a/recommendations/HotwaterRecommendations.py
+++ b/recommendations/HotwaterRecommendations.py
@@ -22,8 +22,13 @@ class HotwaterRecommendations:
 
         # This first iteration of the recommender will provide very basic recommendation
         # We recommend heating controls based on the main heating system
-        if (self.property.hotwater["heater_type"] in ["electric immersion"]) & \
-            (self.property.data["hot-water-energy-eff"] == "Very Poor"):
+        # If there is not system present, we do not recommend anything, since we will have a separate recommendation
+        # suggesting system upgrades (e.g. boiler replacement)
+        if (
+            (self.property.hotwater["heater_type"] in ["electric immersion"]) &
+            (self.property.data["hot-water-energy-eff"] == "Very Poor") &
+            (self.property.hotwater["no_system_present"] is None)
+        ):
             self.recommend_tank_insulation(phase=phase)
             return