‘It was only serviced a year ago, but he didn’t take it apart like you have.’ I’m not doubting our client that someone attended their property a year ago, but this heater definitely wasn’t serviced properly – it looked like a family of huntsmen had taken up residence. Unfortunately, it’s something we see quite a … Read more
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After 47 years of hard work, this 1973 model Vulcan heater has now gone into permanent retirement. It’s little wonder that the home owners were feeling very sleepy when their heater was operating – it was emitting extremely high amounts of carbon monoxide that sent our analyser into a spin. Please remember to have your … Read more
How does carbon monoxide spillage occur? Carbon monoxide can be produced in large quantities if your heater does not completely burn the gas it uses. This can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common causes are lack of servicing, product faults or a blocked flue. In most cases, the by-products produced by your … Read more
Why is my heater not working properly? Um? Not sure how this heater was even functioning at all, but it’s now definitely time for retirement. With a blown fan switch and a crack in the heat exchanger, there’s just no going back. Play it safe with gas. Tomlinson Plumbing has the experience and expertise to … Read more
Carbon monoxide poisoning | Family’s lucky escape | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove Carbon monoxide – the silent killer This Ballarat family is very lucky to still be alive. They were slowly being poisoned by their gas ducted heating. After feeling unwell for about a month and suffering headaches and vomiting, … Read more