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What Does A Gas Fitter Do? | Sidney & Richardson Plumbing

Nov 23, 2022

If you are building a new home and installing gas appliances, or you're a landlord managing many homes with gas appliances, you should know that these appliances require maintenance to ensure the safety of yourself and others. It is important to understand what a gas fitter is and what services gas fitters can provide. Read on for more on what a gas fitter does...

Gas fitting services

As an umbrella term, a gas fitter is an individual who services and installs gas appliances and systems. Gas fitters are typically trained to service gas systems in commercial, domestic and industrial environments.
 
Gas appliances always require careful installation and maintenance from a trained professional, so it is essential to hire a reputable company to provide you with gas fitting services. Examples of common gas fitting services include:
 

  • Hot water system installation and repairs
  • Residential and commercial gas appliance installations and repairs
  • Gas leak detections
  • Safety inspections
  • Gas line installation and repairs
  • LPG conversions and installations
  • Gas compliance certificates

Gas fitting for a hot water system

To ensure your property has a constant supply of hot water, it is essential your hot water system is fitted and maintained properly.
 
Services a gas fitter may complete for a hot water system include:
 

  • Fitting vented and unvented cylinders
  • Cylinder repair, maintenance and replacement if necessary
  • Hot water thermos repair and installation
  • Fault-finding with broken hot water systems
     

Gas fitters can also provide advice about whether a vented or unvented system is the right choice for your needs.

Gas fitting for a kitchen

Many people prefer to have a gas cooker in their home kitchen as it is a quick, easy way to cook food. Installing a gas cooker, or other gas appliances, however, requires expert knowledge to ensure the appliance is installed safely.
 
When installing gas appliances in a kitchen, a gas fitter will:
 

  • Install the appliance correctly and safely
  • Provide maintenance checks when required
  • Create a gas safety certificate – this proves the installation has been checked and is safe

When to call a professional gas fitter

There are numerous times when you may need to call for a professional gas fitter, including:
 

  • Refurbishing/redecorating a property that requires gas appliances and systems to be installed.
  • When a gas system, such as a hot water system, breaks or is faulty.
  • For the installation, repair or maintenance of a gas appliance.
     

 If you are unsure how often your gas system needs to be maintained or would like to discuss options for upgrading your gas appliances or systems, a gas fitter will be able to provide expert advice and guidance.

Contact Sidney & Richardson

If you require the services of a gas fitter in Ballina or a surrounding area, get in touch with Sidney & Richardson today. We provide expert residential and commercial gas fitting services. Our qualified, insured team can fit a wide range of gas appliances and systems, contact us today to find out more.

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