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Gas appliances should be serviced at least every two years by a licensed gas fitter. Here’s what that involves.

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It is important to regularly service gas appliances. “Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) recommend that all gas water heaters, space heaters and central heaters be serviced at least every two years by a registered or licensed gas fitter to ensure they are working properly and to keep your family safe.”

(Source Energy Safe Victoria accessed online 7 July 2015)

Gas Appliance Servicing

Gas appliances also need regular servicing:

  • Burners in water heaters or space heaters can become blocked with dust or lint and then soot up the heat exchanger and flue passageways
  • Air filters, air ways and fans can become blocked by lint and dust, leading to overheating and burner problems
  • Safety controls can wear out and fail

Ventilation

You also need to make sure if you are installing gas appliances in your kitchen they comply with certain safety standards. Gas cookers and hotplates must have adequate clearance from combustible surfaces, for example:

  • Range-hoods must be at least 600mm above the cooking appliance
  • Exhaust fans must be 750mm above the appliance
  • Burners must have clearances of 200mm, unless the nearby wall or surface is suitably protected”

(Source – Energy Safe Victoria, accessed online 7 July 2015)

Please make sure you used a licensed gas fitter when dealing with gas in your home.

Stay safe around gas

If you can smell gas, stop. Don’t relight anything and don’t use light switches. Turn the gas off at the meter if it’s safe to do so, open the windows and get everyone outside. If you think there is immediate danger, call 000. Once it’s safe, ring us on 0401 956 095 to get it checked.

Gas appliance questions

How often should gas appliances be serviced?
Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) recommend that all gas water heaters, space heaters and central heaters be serviced at least every two years by a registered or licensed gas fitter.
Who can service my gas appliances?
A registered or licensed gas fitter. Upkeep Plumbing employs licensed gas fitters.
What does servicing look for?
Burners blocked with dust or lint, blocked air filters, air ways and fans, and safety controls that have worn out or failed.
Do gas cooktops need clearances?
Yes. Range-hoods must be at least 600 mm above the cooking appliance, exhaust fans 750 mm above it, and burners need 200 mm clearance unless the nearby wall or surface is suitably protected.
What about my gas hot water system?
See our hot water systems page for repair, replacement and the rule changes coming for gas hot water in existing Victorian homes.

Related work we do

Hot water systemsRepair, replace or upgrade.Renew gas linesLicensed gas fitters, safe repairs.Kitchen upgradesMixer taps, gas cooktops and layout changes.

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