Signs Your Ducted Heating System Needs Attention
There are tell-tale signs that can warn you that your gas ducted heating system is in need of inspection and repairs. The first sign is that your system is not providing the warmth it should, or your utility bills are constantly hitting a high note. These two factors tell you that it may be time that your gas ducted heating system requires service or repair.
Here are some important signs that you should look out for when it comes to ducted heating system performance.
- Check if your gas ducted heating system is blowing weaker air than usual.
- Is the ducted gas heating system blowing cold air even though the temperature has been set for warm?
- Your home is not getting to the set temperature or taking too long to get warm.
- You find the walls, the surrounding surfaces and the pipes becoming hot and discoloured.
- You notice strange gas smells or bad odour emanating from the system.
- You hear loud noises that you do not normally associate with your system.
- Your gas bills are much higher than the same time last year.
- Do not try to repair or handle the gas heating system yourself. It might further aggravate the problem.
- If you find any or all of the above happening with your system, call Craig’s Gas & Plumbing for professional gas ducted heating repair services that can effectively reduce your high gas bill..
We will carry out a thorough inspection before fixing the system for you.
What Is Gas Ducted Heating?
Gas ducted heating is one of the most preferred choices of homeowners in Melbourne to get their home warm, comfortable and safe during the winter. It is a highly versatile, energy-efficient and cost-effective system to heat all the rooms of your room. The gas-ducted heating system pulls in cold hair, the gas heater heats it, and then that heat is sent through vents and ducts in different rooms, warming the entire home. The system is also regulated by a controller, and the heater unit switches when your home gets warm. With it, you can also easily adjust the temperature of the system and get your home to a comfortable temperature.
How Does Gas Ducted Heating Work?
Gas ducted heating systems are powered by natural gas or liquid petroleum gas, making it an energy-efficient and cost-effective alternative to electrically powered options since electricity is expensive in Melbourne. The ducted heating system includes several components, which all work in amalgamation to keep your home warm and comfortable during the harsh winters. The system consists of a heating unit, a thermostat, ducts and vents.
The heating unit is placed on roofs or outside your home, and the thermostat connected is attached to the system for temperature control. So if your home’s temperature goes below the temperature you set in the thermostat it sends a sign to the heating unit which then signals the burner to start and only then warm air is sent through the various ducts and vents.
Gas Ducted Heating Benefits
- Affordable: Electricity is expensive in the country, and ducted heating is a cost-effective way to heat up your home without the huge electrical bills.
- Quick, Simple Installation: The installation takes no more than a day.
- Can heat and cool your home: Not only does it warm, but if you add in a cooling system, it can help you even during the summer months.
Our Ducting Heating Services
At Craig’s Gas & Plumbing, we take our job very seriously. We are a leading ducted heating repair company in Melbourne. Our professional and certified team of experts attends to your call with utmost urgency, and within 24 hours, our dedicated professional visits your site.
Our ducting heating services include
- Thorough and careful inspection of the complete heating and cooling system
- Checking for the possibility of holes and cracks in the heat exchanger
- Repairing heating and cooling ducts that are damaged due to pests, rats and animals.
- Inspecting, testing and correcting gas pressure
- Inspecting and testing burner and pilot ignition and repairing them if needed.
- Cleaning fan and burner & pilot components
- Checking filters and replacing them if required
- Inspecting the parts and replacing parts that are beyond repair
- Carbon Monoxide Testing and conducting repair work if required
- Negative Pressure testing
Always hire a licensed and certified plumber to install, repair or service any gas appliance. The plumber should be well versed with the appliance he is dealing with.
Otherwise, your appliance warranty will be void. Unsafe and improper installations are the main causes of possible gas & flue leaks.
If you require the most reliable gas, ducted heating or space heater repairs in Melbourne, along with an assurance of quality and long-term reliability, contact Craig’s Gas and Plumbing today. When you want your gas ducted heating system or space heater repaired or serviced, you want it done right the first time so that you don’t have to bear the hassles of calling the gas ducted heater repair company again and again. Our gas plumbers can usually visit your site within 24 hours.
An efficient heating system makes your home more comfortable and stress-free during our cold Melbourne weather. When you employ Craig’s Gas and Plumbing, you are assured of quality and timely repairs so that you have a warm, cosy place to relax at home or work.
Our plumbers and repair technicians are fully insured and trained on various aspects of gas heater repairs and pyrox heater repair service in Melbourne. Call us now on (03) 9379 1733 to book an appointment.
What Happens if You Don’t Repair Your Ducted Heating System on Time?
The ducted heating system, like electronic items, requires regular maintenance and repair. A big risk of not attending to duct repair problems in time is carbon monoxide leaking from the system and leading to poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous gas and can prove to be fatal for you and your family.
Electrical and mechanical parts that need servicing or repairs must be taken care of in time. Failing to do so can result in the breakdown of the system as well as the possibility of fires.
Why Choose Us for Ducted Heating Repairs & Services?
There are various factors, which help you to decide that Craig’s Gas & Plumbing provides the best Ducted Heating Repairs & Services.
We have over 25 years of heating installation repair and service industry experience.
All our expert technicians are certified, qualified and licensed.
We service various brands available in the market, such as Brivis, Rinnai, Braemar, Pyrox, Vulcan, Stadt, Lennox, GasGlo, and Southern.
We assure you of the most affordable repair and service prices and the highest standards of quality and workmanship. We get it right the first time for your complete peace of mind.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, and highly dangerous gas that, when inhaled, prevents the blood from carrying oxygen and prevents the tissues from using oxygen effectively. Small amounts are not usually harmful, but carbon monoxide poisoning occurs if levels of carbon monoxide in the blood become too high. Carbon monoxide disappears from the blood after several hours.
Smoke from fires commonly contains carbon monoxide, particularly when the combustion of fuels is incomplete. If improperly vented, automobiles, furnaces, hot water heaters, gas heaters, kerosene heaters, and stoves (including wood stoves and stoves with charcoal briquettes) can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Inhaling tobacco smoke produces carbon monoxide in the blood, but usually not enough to result in poisoning symptoms.
Prevention and Treatment
To prevent poisoning, indoor combustion sources such as gas space heaters and wood stoves require proper installation and ventilation. If such ventilation is impractical, an open window can prevent carbon monoxide accumulation. It helps the carbon monoxide gas to escape from the building. Exhaust pipes attached to furnaces and other heating appliances need periodic inspections for cracks and leaks. After a thorough inspection, proper maintenance and care should be done. Chemical detectors are available for the home that can sense carbon monoxide in the air and sound alarms when it is present. If carbon monoxide is suspected in a home, windows should be opened, and the home should be evacuated immediately. A professional team should be called to evaluate the source of carbon monoxide. Proper repair and preventive measures should be taken to ensure such events do not happen again. Constant monitoring with such detectors can identify carbon monoxide before poisoning develops. Like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors are highly recommended for all homes.
For mild poisoning, fresh air may be all that is needed to minimize the effects of poisoning. To treat more severe poisoning, high oxygen concentrations are given, usually through a face mask, and the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital. Oxygen hastens the disappearance of carbon monoxide from the blood and relieves symptoms. The value of high-pressure oxygen treatment (in a hyperbaric chamber) remains uncertain.
Call us now to get a free quote.
Our qualified, professional and experienced technicians are knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of repair and servicing gas appliances. They will be happy to answer every query of yours and come over to your house or office for an inspection of your duct heating system. They would advise you about how to maintain your ducted heating systems, what precautions you should take and what are danger signs to look out for. `Call us at (03) 9379 1733 now to book an appointment with us.
