Hey there! Did you know that getting gas heater servicing regularly is key to keeping it functioning efficiently?
Thorough gas heater servicing is the best way to prepare your home for winter by ensuring your appliance is operating efficiently and safely. Whatever type of heater you have: log fire, space heater or one of those skinny tall wall furnaces, the benefits of a regular service will outweigh the costs of a repair if you don’t have it done. So, let’s stay warm and cosy during those chilly nights by giving our gas heaters the TLC they deserve!
Having your gas heater regularly serviced by one of our fully qualified, licensed, and insured gas technicians will ensure that your appliance is operating correctly, reducing the possibility of untimely breakdowns and potentially costly repairs. However, there are other major benefits of regular servicing, which include:
- Regular complete servicing extends the life of your heater.
- Carbon monoxide testing for your peace of mind, ensuring the safety of you and your family.
- Increased efficiency and reliability, saving you money on every gas bill.
- Ensuring compliance with manufacturer warranty requirements.
What to expect from gas heater servicing
A thorough service of your gas heater is the best way to prepare your home for winter by ensuring your appliance is operating efficiently and safely.
When you engage Patrick Thermal to perform preventative maintenance on your gas heater, here’s what you can expect:
- A thorough clean, including vacuuming and removing dust and grime from fans and filters.
- You'll be made aware of those minor failures like wobbly switches or broken light bulbs!
- Ensuring that all internal parts and components are in good working order, including the heat exchanger, regulator, and fans.
- Testing the thermostat to ensure efficient operation.
- Checking gas pressures and connections.
- Inspection of the flue and heat exchange to ensure no leakage of potentially harmful gases.
- Testing for carbon monoxide leaks and negative pressure as required.
- We’ll provide you with a detailed written service report.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Yes, there is. A service is a regular inspection and cleaning of your gas heater that ensures safety, efficiency and durability, in the same way as a service for a car does.
On the other hand, a repair occurs when your gas heater has either stopped working or isn’t working as well as it should.
If you have a gas heater issue but would also like a service carried out, this can sometimes take not much longer to do, depending on how long ago your last service was. Just make sure that you let us know beforehand so that the technician is well prepared.
If you’d like to learn more, you can find more information on our Service and Repairs pages.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas which can cause serious health issues upon exposure. Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes from cars, and trucks, in cigarette smoke, smoke from wood fires, and from poorly operating gas fires.
To find out more about carbon monoxide in gas heaters, you can find more information in our blog article.
The simple answer is yes. It’s essential to check your carbon monoxide exposure levels during normal heating use and in any home situation where exhaust fans are on, and doors and windows are closed. Different types of heaters need to be tested in different ways, so you’ll need an expert in the field to perform your test.
Patrick Thermal service and repair heaters in many suburbs – from Gawler to Skye, from Port Adelaide to Seacliff. Check out our complete coverage list.