With the Winter months soon arriving it’s important that homes and businesses turn their focus to professional carbon monoxide testing. Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous and invisible substance known as a silent poison, this substance is so undetectable that it cannot even be smelt. Carbon Monoxide is present in gas appliances and can leach out into the air you breath if you appliances are not well maintained and in good working order. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is most often seen in the winter months as a result of gas heaters being turned on for the first time in many months.

Our skilled team of licensed plumbers can test your gas appliances and provide carbon monoxide compliance reports for all audit purposes and added peace of mind.

Available reports include:

– A detailed report for all works taken

– A Carbon Monoxide test and report

– A gas safety certificate

It’s important to note that All Plumb Plumbers are fully qualified gas fitters, this is not a standard plumbing qualification, it’s important to ensure that your plumber is a licensed gas fitter before proceeding with any gas appliances or carbon monoxide testing.

As carbon monoxide is known as the silent poison many residents and homeowners are unaware that the poison is leaching into the air they breathe. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe be mindful of the below signs and symptoms:

– Gas flames burn yellow/orange

– The flame in your gas heater may be hard to light, or seems to burn slowly

– Abnormally high gas bill with your normal usage

– You may be experience headaches

– you often feel tired

– Difficulty breathings

– Dizziness

– Feeling out of sorts

– Strong chest pain

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms with your appliance it’s essential that you shut the appliance off immediately and contact All Plumb Plumbing for an emergency call out. If you are experiencing any of the physical symptoms you must shut off your gas appliance and contact your doctor immediately.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Although it is difficult to know if you are experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning there are a few ways that it can be prevented.

– Check your gas appliances regularly

– Ensure your gas appliances are tested at least once a year, we recommend just before each winter season.

– Ensure the area where your appliance is operating is well ventilated

– Make sure all chimneys and flues are cleaned  by an expert regularly

– Ensure you regularly check the colour of the flame in your gas appliances as you light it, keep a lookout for orange flames.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is a serious risk to you, your family and your employees and should only be dealt with by a trusted, licensed plumber. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your gas appliances or want to understand how you can further prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or business, contact one of our friendly team today. Our Melbourne team is on hand to assist and answer any questions you may have.

For a limited time only All Plumb Plumbing are offering Bundoora and surrounding suburbs Carbon Monoxide Testing from $129, to learn more contact us now.