5 Signs Your Gas Appliance May Need Servicing

 

Your gas cooktop, heater or hot water system might still be working, but that doesn't mean everything is running properly. Changes in how your appliance starts, heats or operates can be early signs of a fault. Here are five warning signs worth getting checked by a licensed gas fitter.

#1 Gas Appliance Struggles to Ignite

Does your gas cooktop take several attempts to light? Does your gas heater struggle to start?

A faulty igniter, dirty burner or gas supply problem could be causing the trouble. If the problem keeps happening, have a licensed gas fitter check the appliance rather than repeatedly trying to ignite it.

#2 Appliance Keeps Shutting Down

If your gas heater or hot water system switches off unexpectedly, there could be a problem with its safety controls, flame sensor or gas supply.

Some appliances automatically shut down when they detect a fault. A licensed gas fitter can test the relevant components and find out what's triggering the shutdown.

#3 Unusual Gas Smell

You shouldn't smell gas around your appliance during normal operation.

A gas smell could indicate a leak from a connection, valve or damaged pipework. Stop using the appliance, avoid flames and electrical switches, and leave the area. Contact your gas emergency service or a licensed gas fitter from a safe location.

#4 Gas Appliance Takes Longer to Heat

Is your gas cooktop taking longer to boil water? Does your gas hot water system struggle to deliver consistently hot water?

Blocked burners, faulty components or gas supply problems could affect heating performance. A licensed gas fitter can inspect the appliance and check what's causing the change.

#5 Visible Damage to Gas Connections

Check for visible rust, corrosion or damage around accessible gas pipes and fittings. These can be signs that your gas connections need professional attention.

Don't loosen fittings or attempt repairs yourself. Have a licensed gas fitter inspect any damaged or deteriorating connections.

What Happens During Gas Appliance Servicing?

At Sunshine Coast Plumbing and Hot Water, our licensed gas fitters inspect your appliance and check for faults that could affect its operation. Depending on the appliance and the problem, servicing may include:

  • Gas pressure testing: Checking that the appliance receives gas at the required pressure.

  • Burner and component checks: Inspecting burners, igniters, sensors and safety controls.

  • Cleaning: Removing dirt and debris from components that require cleaning.

  • Gas leak testing: Checking relevant connections and fittings for leaks.

  • Operational testing: Checking that the appliance ignites, heats and operates as intended.

If we find a faulty component or damaged connection, we'll explain what needs repairing or replacing.

Learn more about gas appliance servicing, fault-finding and repairs on the Sunshine Coast.

https://sunshinecoastplumbingandhotwater.com.au/services/gas-fitters-sunshine-coast/

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