Carbon Monoxide Testing Service In Melbourne

The Importance Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Testing

Carbon Monoxide is a silent, odourless poison that can spill into your home through gas heating systems if they are not regularly serviced. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur in any home or building through gas heating systems, which can lead to serious illness and can also cause death. 

What We Do:

• A heating system functionality check

• A thorough inspection of all ductwork

• Test airflows

• Preventative component replacement if necessary

• Gas line and burner checks

• Comprehensive zoning checks

• Return air grille check

Important Things To Know About Carbon Monoxide Leaks:

• There is an increased risk of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from domestic gas heaters during winter.

• ‘Open-flued’ gas heaters, especially Vulcan or Pyrox Heritage gas space heaters, should not be used until serviced and tested, due to possible unsafe levels of carbon monoxide under certain conditions.

• Inadequate ventilation, or operating bathroom exhaust fans or kitchen range hoods while using the gas heater, can draw carbon monoxide into living areas. The risk is increased if the heater and associated components such as the flue are not regularly serviced and tested.

• All gas heaters, especially open-flued heaters, should be serviced at least once every two years by a qualified gasfitter.

• Test for carboxyhemoglobin levels in any cases of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Notify the Department of Health and Human Services on 1300 761 874 of any elevated results.

• Doctors should exercise a high level of suspicion if similar symptoms are occurring in other members of the household, and if the patient reports feeling better when outside the house. 

Some Of The Symptoms Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Include:

• Dizziness

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headaches

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Tiredness and fatigue

• Weakness

• Confusion

• Chest pain

These symptoms may be similar to cold and flu symptoms. However, if your health problems seem to only occur or worsen when the heating is on, it may be due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

If You Think You May Be Affected By Carbon Monoxide:

• Turn off the heater immediately

• Open up the windows and doors to get the space ventilated

• Go outside for some fresh air

• Check with your GP to see if your symptoms are caused by carbon monoxide poisoning

• Get your gas heater serviced and tested before using it again

Stay Safe – Check Your Gas Heater Today!

Gas heaters can emit carbon monoxide when ducts become blocked or if the unit becomes faulty. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got old or new heaters, wall heaters, gas ducted heating or gas log fires – all gas heaters can experience carbon monoxide leaks.

We service & repair all major brands.

Brivis, Hitachi, Coolbreeze, Mitsubishi, Braemar, Breezeair, Carrier, Bonaire, Vulcan, Celair, Daikin, Fujitsu, Kelvinator, Lennox, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Stadt & More.

Our major services include: gas ducted heating, ducted reverse cycle, split systems, evaporative cooling, gas pool heaters or heat-pumps, add-on cooling, smoke alarms, duct cleaning and other heating and cooling services in Melbourne? Contact us Today on 1300 84 66 88 and receive a FREE QUOTE.