In this short blog post, we hope to answer all your questions regarding gas heater servicing. Let's dive right in! Why is a gas heater service needed?While a gas heater might seem like a no-fuss appliance, it's important to have regular maintenance checks. The simple answer is because as we all know, gas is flammable and, therefore, dangerous if there happens to be any unseen damage. Not only does servicing your unit make it safer, but it also makes it more efficient - meaning you save money in the long run. What happens during a gas heater service?When you call and book one of our specialists in, they will thoroughly go over all parts and components to ensure everything is in good working order. Testing for any gas leaks including Carbon Monoxide testing and inspecting everything to see if there are any signs of wear and tear. Not only this, but there are a number of critical parts that are tested too. Sometimes the specialist will notice something isn't ok and perform repairs, either replacing parts with brand new parts or sometimes all it needs is a bit of a clean. Only a fully licensed Ballarat gas plumber is allowed to perform gas heater servicing, repairs and installations. Hopefully, what we are looking for during inspection is that everything is great and there is nothing to worry about! So, how often should a gas heater be serviced?2 years. That is the recommended time between servicing that Energy Safe Victoria says. However, depending on the model and make of your gas heater, some may need to be serviced more frequently. Generally speaking though, it is rare that anything wrong is found during a service, though, that isn't the point. It's a preventative maintenance thing - meaning it is better to catch any potential problems before they cause any damage or, even worse, an accident. What are the signs that your gas heater needs a service?Obviously, it's important to keep any gas heater well maintained. During winter, nobody wants to be without heat in their home or business. A malfunctioning heater is a safety risk for people's health too. So, what we've decided to do here is to write up a short list of signs that your gas heater might either be damaged or in need of a service. You can smell a funny gas type of smell When a brand new appliance is installed, there initially can be a funny smell. That is normal for the first few times it's being used as the elements are getting hot for the first time and 'burning off'. What isn't normal however, is that a gas heater that smells funny and it's not a new one. This can mean that gas is leaking out and not igniting properly. That is what you are smelling because we can't smell carbon monoxide, that is why we have detectors. A funny smelling gas heater is a sign you need immediate help! Why isn't your gas heater starting properly? Over time, everything suffers from wear and tear and your gas heating system is not different. Like anything, with a lot of use and the older it gets, the more care that is required to keep any appliance working like new. Just because a gas heating appliance is old, doesn't mean it should have issues such as starting. There are a number of reasons why your gas heater isn't starting and the blunt fact is that they are potentially dangerous if not inspected by a professional. Usually though, a simple repair that can be done quickly by one of our experts is all that is needed to have everything back to normal. We hope this post has helped answer some of your questions about gas heater servicing and why it is so important. If you have any other questions or would like to book a service, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us! We're always happy to help.
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