The brain of your gas heater | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Tomlinson Plumbing

Printed circuit boards: the brains of the gas heater The printed circuit board (PCB) in a gas heater plays a crucial role in controlling and managing various functions of the heater. It serves as the central electronic component that facilitates the communication and coordination of different parts within the system. The PCB acts as the … Read more

Why is my gas heater constantly starting & stopping? | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

Why is my gas heater constantly starting and stopping? Firstly, how often is constant? Most models of heaters have thermostats, so when the heater reaches the set temperature on the thermostat, it switches itself off because the room has reached that desired temperature. Perhaps, if it’s a really cold day and you have the thermostat … Read more

Regency gas log fires | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

A recent installation of a Regency F39 free standing gas log fire for one of our regular Torquay clients.It comes with a powerful 3 speed fan, flame adjustment, electronic ignition and the option of a vertical or horizontal flue.The ambience of wood, with the convenience of gas! Regency Gas Log Fires | Tomlinson Plumbing | … Read more

Gas Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay

Gas Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay When we service open-flued gas heaters (such as wall furnaces, space heaters, console heaters), we need to conduct a negative draw test as part of the service and safety check. This can be done with the smoke created from incense, as … Read more

Gas Heater Service & Repair | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

When all else fails, slap a bit of cardboard on and silicone it up (apparently)! Unfortunately, we see a lot of dodgy workmanship. We were called out to do a routine heater service in Torquay recently and we came across this little ripper. The return air cover plate on the ducted heating unit had been … Read more