Gas appliance safety service and carbon monoxide testing
Book a gas heater inspection to keep your rental property compliant with the latest changes to Victoria’s rental laws
What is included in a gas safety check?
- Carbon monoxide testing
- Gas pressure checks
- Gas line and pipe inspections
- Burner inspections
- Gas leak detection and repair
- Component testing
- Gas connection testing
- On-the-spot maintenance and repairs
- Safety device inspection
- Ventilation checks
- Inspection of gas appliance flue systems
- Checking for installation defects
How compliant is your rental property?
Keep up with your new legal requirements and protect your tenants by getting our licensed team to perform gas inspections at your rental property.
Carbon monoxide explained
Invisible, odourless, tasteless – carbon monoxide is an invisible threat that can arise in any home with gas appliances
As a gas, carbon monoxide (CO) is highly flammable. However, this is not the only risk that this gas poses to tenants and their families.
Created as the result of gas that does not burn off fully, carbon monoxide (CO) displaces oxygen in the air. This reduces the amount of oxygen that enters your body every time you inhale, leading to oxygen starvation in your organs and a number of negative health consequences.
Data reveals that at least 1 in every 10 rental properties has a critical gas safety issue posing a significant health risk to its tenants. In Victoria alone, at least nine people have died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning since 2000 and hundreds more have been admitted to hospital.
Avoid this and adhere to new Victorian rental laws by getting your gas appliances inspected by a qualified and licensed professional.
Carbon monoxide explained
More than just
gas heaters
In addition to heating and air conditioning, our team are Type A Servicing accredited, allowing us to test, diagnose and repair carbon monoxide issues in other gas appliances.
Commitment to compliance and reliability
Our team consists of licensed gas plumbers who are fully trained in carbon monoxide testing and gas appliance maintenance, providing transparent reporting for rental providers at the conclusion of each service or repair.
State of the art safety equipment
We are equipped with the latest technology and equipment available, allowing us to diagnose and fix gas issues faster and more accurately, while digital record keeping for all attendances maximises accountability.
Accountability
To ensure the best service quality in the industry, all of our staff are employed directly by Alpha Air, not contractors. They are provided with extensive best-in-industry training that is updated regularly and are assessed on a continual basis.
Seamless service
Our goal is to make what’s often a long and drawn-out process into an easy one. We make it easy for your agent to get in touch, and provide regular reminders to ensure that rental providers are meeting their new legal requirements.
Carbon monoxide FAQs for rental providers
Can’t find the answers you’re looking for? Get in touch with our team today to find out what you need to do! Call 1300 854 525
Are carbon monoxide
detectors required by code?
While the changes don’t mandate carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties, these can be a valuable back-up, protecting the property in between scheduled inspections.
How often should a
gas safety check be done?
Under the new laws, residential rental providers will need to get all gas appliances on their rental properties every 2 years.
Can you test yourself for
carbon monoxide poisoning?
Gas safety checks such as gas heater carbon monoxide testing and gas oven inspections must be performed by a licensed or registered gas fitter or plumber who is endorsed to work on Type A appliances.
Is it a legal requirement to
have a gas safety certificate?
As part of your gas appliance inspection, you will need to obtain certification to verify that inspection and repairs occurred. A gas safety certificate is the recommended way of recording previous gas work.
How do you test for carbon
monoxide in your home?
Devices such as CO alarms can help you detect CO leaks as they occur in a rental property, allowing you to arrange timely repairs and servicing.
Where do CO leaks
occur?
CO leaks can potentially arise in any appliance that burns fuel. While appliances that burn gas such as a gas heating system, stove or water heater are the most common culprits, it can also potentially arise in fireplaces as well.
Call Alpha to Update Your System
Find out what best suits you and your family! Give Alpha Air’s experienced team a call today on 1300 854 525, or click here to get a FREE quote. You can also visit us for heating and cooling in Melbourne: pop into our office at F6 / 310-312 Governor Rd, Braeside VIC 3195.