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5 Fast Suggestions To Get Your Gas Heater Ready For Winter

Make sure your furnace & your home is ready for the cold winter months ahead. Here are 5 fast suggestions to get your gas heater ready for winter.

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5 Fast Suggestions To Get Your Gas Heater Ready For Winter

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  1. 5 Fast Suggestions To Get Your Gas Heater Ready For Winter https://www.aptplumbing.com.au/

  2. There is nothing nicer than being at home in winter snuggling on the lounge and enjoying a nice hot drink. Many Australian homes remain nice and warm in winter thanks to the ever reliable home gas heater, its one household appliance that is almost as common as the humble, reliable air conditioner in summer months. Just like all appliances on your home your gas heater will need to be regularly maintained to perform at its very best. However, the following tips are sure to help you get your gas heater back into its regular shape in short time.

  3. One of the most important parts of maintaining your gas heater is to keep it clean. As with all home appliances, they should be left as clean as possible so that they function at their best. Cleaning will also help to improve your gas heating efficiency. It’s always recommended by us at APT Plumbing that you should have one of our gas fitting plumber in Sydney come and inspect your heating for any issues before the cooler months arrive.

  4. Turn your heater on before it gets colder We only tend to turn the heating on when the weather gets cooler, and this can be devastating should there be an issue with it. Whether it be gas or electric heating you may have no option but to call a electric heater repair technician or a gas heater repair service plumber from us at APT Plumbing. As a precaution we recommend this be checked, and run your heater at least once per month before winter rolls in to ensure there are no operating issues that need attending to.

  5. 2. Clean your gas heater While dust and dirt won’t just affect your gas heater performing it can also reduce its overall lifespan. The older and more frequently you use your heater the chances are it will get dirtier. Before cleaning your heater, be sure to make sure that the gas valve is closed. Make sure you remove the sides of the heater according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and have a vacuum or dustpan and brush ready to remove the dirt and dust within the heater unit. After this make sure you clean the blades of the blower fan with a damp cloth, along with the rest of the blower chamber. You should also consider cleaning out the combustion chamber. If you are not confident in doing this safely then we at APT Plumbing recommend you call us so we can send one of our experienced plumbers around to clean it for you.

  6. After the cleaning has finished being sure to check that there is nothing obstructing the heater’s vents, if there is make sure you remove them. Blocked vents can make the heater work harder than it is must and can also cause dust to accumulate quicker.

  7. 3. Change all the filters and clean the ducts in the floor or ceiling. Gas heater’s filters will accumulate dust over time. You can try cleaning this but if the condition of the filter isn’t good then you are just better off replacing them. In the months leading up to winter, you should check the filters regularly to make sure they do not need replacing. If you have a ducted heating system, it’s always a good idea to clean out these vents also and ensure there is no dust accumulated. Surprisingly dust isn’t the only thing that can get into vents so can children’s toys, food and pet hair. Simply remove any solid objects and then clean the vent grates in soapy water and allow to dry fully before relacing them again.

  8. 4. Make sure you check the colour of the pilot light All gas furnaces have a pilot light and this flame should be a steady and blue flame with a yellow tip at the top. If the flame flickers when you inspect it and it is orange in colour then this is an indication that the heater isn’t burning the gas correctly. In most cases it is simply just a dirty pilot tube that can cause the issue. Cleaning the pilot tube is delicate work so call us at APT Plumbing and we can send one of our gas fitting plumbers out to clean it for you and have that heater back in working order for you.

  9. 5. Check for corrosion If you have had your gas heater for a while and it is getting on in age then we suggest you check the system for corrosion, like holes or rust in the combustion chamber. Having a gas heater with leaks and turning it on in winter can be dangerous as harmful gas will be leaking into your home. Additionally bubbling and peeling paint on the gas heater may be an indication that carbon monoxide issues may be occurring. If you notice any of these signs, you need to make sure you turn off the gas heater immediately and call us so we can send out one of our plumbers to inspect immediately.

  10. Make sure you don’t leave it too late into winter to get your gas heater serviced. A well maintained gas heater will serve you well for the whole of winter, and last for a very long time should you have it serviced regularly by a gas instillation service in Sydney. APT Plumbers are available and experienced in servicing gas heating systems so give us a call and we can arrange for a service of your system soon.

  11. Contact US https://www.aptplumbing.com.au/ 02 9727 5736 service@aptplumbing.com.au

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