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If you have an old house or old gas fittings, you may also have illegal and potentially dangerous bayonet style gas valves.
• Has your gas hot water heater been serviced in the past 3 years?
• Are your gas pipes rusty or in need of repair?
• How old are your gas appliances and fittings?
• How long is your gas supply hose? What condition is it in?
• Does your gas hot water heater have a pilot light cover to stop it from going out?
• Are your gas appliances properly ventilated? Can you smell gas?
Call Water King on 1800 880 180 for a safety check
Installing gas appliances can save you money
Find out what’s involved with converting to gas. We can install, disconnect, maintain and repair pipes and fittings associated with your LPG and natural gas systems.
- gas appliances – heaters, stoves, ovens
- leaking gas pipes
- gas hot water heaters
- gas piping and bayonets
- convert LPG gas BBQs to natural gas
- upgrade gas meters and regulators
- take care of all your LPG and natural gas fittings
Did you know?
- If the pilot light flame of your gas burner is yellow it means your gas isn’t burning properly and it’s time to service your gas appliance. This situation indicates a possible blocked flu that could be a fire hazard and also make you sick.
- Bayonet style gas stop valves are now illegal.
- New homes must install gas hot water systems, solar hot water systems or hot water systems with a heat pump - not electric hot water systems.
Tips
- Fix your gas cooker to a wall or floor to prevent tipping.
- Don’t store flammable liquids near the base of your gas hot water heater.
- Turn your gas appliances off at the main when painting your house to prevent unpleasant smells. Oil based paints and thinners can create smells that cause problems for those with asthma or nasal sensitivity.
- If your gas hot water heater is in the laundry, make sure you clean lint away from the burner and controls.
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