What does a gas fitter do?
A gas fitter is licenced, insured, and trained to work on various gas systems, pipes, and appliances throughout your home and business.
Your gas fitter will take care of a range of jobs including:
- The installation of gas heating - flued and unflued
- Gas heater repairs and servicing
- Gas hot water system installation, repairs, and servicing
- Installing gas systems and pipes in new and established homes
- Gas appliance installation and repairs - items such as gas ovens, stoves, cooktops, both commercial and home appliances.
- Gas connections - new connections to the natural gas grid or LPG bottles
- Adding gas bayonets for things like gas heaters, BBQs, and cookers.
- Repairs to gas leaks
- Repairs and installations of gas bottles
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Your gas fitter may specialise in one or more of these services, or in residential or commercial gas. Ask your gas fitter if he or she has the correct license to cover the work required.
Gas can be very dangerous if not properly dealt with, your gas fitter must ensure your gas systems are working safely, and that they meet the relevant state, industry, and Australian standards to protect those using them now and in the future.
For safety reasons, gas work is definitely not a DIY area.
What is a gas plumber?
A gas plumber is a plumber who has also completed the relevant gas fitting training and certification as well. They do this as often plumbing jobs require some gas work. For instance, when installing a gas hot water system.
This allows them to offer a range of gas and plumbing services which can be very convenient for you the customer.
Important Tip - All gas work in NSW and Australia, including repairs, alterations, installation, servicing and maintenance, must be carried out by a licensed gas fitter. For safety reasons, gas is definitely not a DIY area.
