The Importance of Pre-Winter Carbon Monoxide Testing in Melbourne
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless gas produced by incomplete combustion in gas appliances. Every year as Melbourne winters set in, hospitals report a spike in CO poisoning cases - many traced directly to poorly maintained gas ducted heaters that have sat dormant all summer. A single cracked heat exchanger or blocked flue can turn your heater into a silent killer within hours of first ignition.
“We had no idea anything was wrong until the alarm went off. The technician found a cracked heat exchanger. Please get your heater tested before winter.”
What Does a Carbon Monoxide Test Include?
A professional CO test by a licensed gas fitter involves a full combustion analysis using calibrated digital CO detection equipment. The technician checks the flue gas spillage, measures CO parts-per-million (ppm) at the register outlets, inspects the heat exchanger for cracks, and tests every sealed combustion chamber joint.
Energy Safe Victoria recommends that every gas heater be serviced and CO-tested every two years. If your heater is more than 10 years old, annual testing is strongly advised.
Warning Signs Your Heater May Be Leaking CO
Headaches, dizziness, or nausea that disappear when you leave the house; a yellow or orange flame instead of blue; sooty staining around the heater; and increased condensation on windows are all serious warning signs. Turn off the heater, ventilate the home, and call a licensed technician immediately.
Book Your Pre-Winter CO Test in Melbourne
Gas Heater Service Melbourne provides comprehensive CO safety inspections across all Melbourne suburbs. Our licensed VBA gas fitters use industry-calibrated equipment and provide a written safety report on every visit. Call 0405133761 to book your pre-winter inspection today.
Gas Heater Service Melbourne
Our team of licensed VBA gas fitters has been keeping Melbourne homes warm and safe for over 15 years. We specialise in gas heater installation, repairs, servicing, and carbon monoxide safety testing.
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