The Importance of Hiring a Licenced Gas Fitter Plumber

Provided you have the time and determination, DIY jobs around the home can be a great way to save money and get the job done. 

However, certain tasks around the home should never fall into the DIY ‘to-do’ list. And the number one DIY no-no? Anything to do with gas. Whether fitting, inspecting, repairing or servicing, a gas plumbing task must be undertaken by a fully licensed professional. Doing anything otherwise could cost you money, risk safety and even compromise your insurance coverage. 

Pav Plumbing has provided gas fitting services in Sydney for years. In this blog, we share the compelling reasons for hiring a gas fitter plumber and why this is a critical role you can’t afford to allocate to an amateur.

What to do if hot water heater is not working

If your heating suddenly stops working, you can try a few things before calling a professional plumber. Triaging depends on your hot water system. 

If you have an electric hot water heater

Check your power supply to ensure the device is receiving electricity. The circuit breaker or fuse box may have tripped or blown. If so, reset to see if the equipment begins working again.

If you have a gas hot water heater

• If the pilot light is out, simply follow the manufacturer’s instructions and relight. Typically, this requires you to turn the gas control valve to the pilot position, lighting and hold down the reset button until the light catches. 
• Check your gas supply is on. If the valve is closed, open it and see if the equipment begins working again.

Any type of hot water heating system

• Check the thermostat settings. Someone may have bumped them, and you might need to re-adjust the temperature. 
• Inspect the equipment for leaks of any kind. These could suggest issues with the tank, fittings, or plumbing connections. If you do detect a leak, turn off the water supply and contact us for immediate hot water heating system repair. 
• Examine the pressure relief valve to ensure it is not open or leaking. In the case of the former, simply close it. If you detect a leak, you will need to get a replacement part. 
• Flush the tank to release any sediment build-up. This is also a good maintenance task to encourage equipment longevity and ongoing efficiency.

• Insurance compliance 

House and contents insurance is not getting any cheaper. You pay for your regular instalments for good reason. If something goes wrong, you have a safety net. However, that net could feature a gaping hole if you’ve undertaken your own gas fitting services or repair work. 

One of the first things an insurance company asks for in the event of a claim is paperwork, and if you don’t have a professional gas fitter sign-off for work undertaken, you might not get that payout you’re banking on. 

• Gas plumbing expertise 

We’re proud to say that the Pav Plumbing team has enormous experience in gas servicing, installation, or repair work. We’re also genuinely motivated to stay updated with the latest advances in processes, industry standards, tools, and technologies to help make gas fitting work as safe, efficient, and affordable as possible. 

• Cost-effective

Now, you might think a DIY job costs very little compared to the services of a professional gas fitter. But what if the work isn’t done correctly in the first place, and an initial gas leak becomes an even bigger issue? What if it’s faulty and causes significant damage? 

Do things the right way the first time around. Consider hiring a gas plumber as an investment in long-term peace of mind as well as a professional service. 

• Quality assurance 

What gas fittings and appliances do you rely on in your home? Probably all the heavy-hitters, like the hot water heating, fireplace, oven, stove, furnace, or BBQ. 

You want to ensure all these gas systems run reliably and efficiently, yes? The best way to do that is to hire the best professionals for gas-related installations, service, and repair. We guarantee all our work, so expect the best and nothing less!