Gas heaters and cooktops: when to get them checked
Warning signs from gas heaters, cooktops and hot water units, what a gasfitter's service covers, carbon monoxide risks and what to do if you smell gas.
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Key takeaways
- NSW Fair Trading advises a yearly service for gas water heaters by a licensed gasfitter, with ventilation kept clear.
- Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless, and blocked ventilation can force it back into the room.
- Only licensed gasfitters may repair, relocate or replace gas appliances in NSW, and they must give you a compliance certificate afterwards.
- If you smell gas, get everyone out, keep flames and ignition sources away, and call 000 or Jemena on 131 909 from a safe place.
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