Dave's Plumbing and GasfittingToday I installed a new ducted heating unit for a customer yesterday in 40+ deg heat. Why you ask? Because you can not trust Melbourne weather, even in the middle of summer! Today its dropped to 12 deg and that heater is getting plenty of use I’m sure, lol.
There is nothing nicer than a dip in a nice warm pool or spa. On the other hand, there is nothing more chilling than the shock of ice cold water! When was the last time you had your pool or spa heater serviced? Like any other gas appliance it needs regular maintenance. When ignored it will fail when you need it the most. We can service your appliance or replace it, if your old unit is too far gone. Or alternatively if you just want a faster, more efficient model.
My local girl guides, like many hard working community groups have a constant struggle fund raising for the bare necessities. Which made me think that they probably hadn’t had those old potentially dangerous heaters service in a very long time.
So I decided to donate my time and service both of those heaters for free. Carbon Monoxide is very dangerous! It has no smell, no taste and you cannot see it, your red blood cells absorb it faster than oxygen.
Energy Safe Victoria highly recommend servicing your heater every two years by a qualified gas plumber who is licensed for gas servicing.
Even a new heater in a new home can emit Carbon Monoxide. An exhaust fan without enough room ventilation can draw dangerous flue products back into the room. A bird nesting in your flue can cause fumes not to draw away from the appliance.
No heater new or old should be left untested for more than 2 years. Luckily for these girl guides, these heaters had seen very little use and were in great shape for their age. After a good clean and service they passed the Carbon Monoxide test.