Heat & Glo gas log fire service & safety check | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

Heat & Glo gas log fires are fabulous heaters, they’re one of our favourites. Jetmaster Heat & Glo offer innovative designs, advanced technology and high-quality construction. They’re great performers. It’s important to ensure you have your gas log fires serviced and safety checked at least every two years. Gas log fires, and all types of … Read more

Gas Heater Servicing & Repairs | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove

My gas fitter has just replaced the thermocouple on my heater….what does it do? A thermocouple is a temperature sensor on a gas heater that acts as a safety device by monitoring the presence of a flame. It generates a small voltage when exposed to heat, which keeps the gas valve open. If the flame … Read more

Gas Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Testing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

Having your gas heater serviced and safety checked at least every two years offers several important benefits. Here are some of the key advantages: ~Enhanced Safety: The primary benefit of servicing and safety checking your gas heater is ensuring the safety of your home and its occupants. Gas heaters can pose risks such as gas … Read more

Recent renovations or changes to ventilation? | Have your heater serviced & safety checked | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove

Have you had additional exhaust fans installed, 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 #carbonmonoxidetestingoceangrove #gasheaterservicestorquay #gasheaterservicesgeelong #gasheaterservicesoceangrove

Gas heaters | Negative Pressure | Carbon monoxide | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove

This is information from an article by Energy Safe Victoria that explains negative pressure and carbon monoxide. Negative pressure can occur when there isn’t enough ventilation in the home and an exhaust fan is operating. Essentially, it has the effect of drawing air from any external opening in a house, including gas appliance flues and … Read more