Make sure you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and ensure you have your gas heaters serviced at least every two years by a qualified gas fitter with the Type A Gas Appliance Servicing tick on their licence. They’re the only ones qualified to do it. Play it safe with gas. #carbonmonoxidetestinggeelong #carbonmonoxidetestingtorquay #carbonmonoxidetestingoceangrove … Read more
This was one of the worst cases of carbon monoxide spillage I have ever seen. See the black marks on the ceiling? These marks covered the entire ceiling in that room and adjoining rooms. It’s carbon from a massive hole in the heat exchange. The homeowner is extremely lucky to be alive. He was experiencing … Read more
Despite regular servicing, heaters, like any other type of mechanical equipment, undergo wear and tear over time. Components can degrade, and certain parts may need repair or replacement at some point. When we service and safety check a heater, there is a legislated 31-point checklist to work though. There are various tests we perform to … Read more
Carbon monoxide awareness: Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove Have you had additional exhaust fans installed, a new rangehood or changes made to ventilation in your house? Make sure you have your gas heaters serviced and safety checked. Changes to ventilation can have an impact on how your heater operates. #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #gasheaterstorquay #gasheateroceangrove #gasheatersgeelong #carbonmonoxidegtestinggeelong #carbonmonoxidetestingtorquay … Read more
We’ve written before about the importance of seeing your heater in pieces when you have it serviced and safety checked, whether that’s a gas log fire, a space heater, wall furnace, or ducted heater in your ceiling. Your gas fitter should strip the heater down, so the various components can be cleaned, inspected and tested. … Read more