{"id":5492,"date":"2019-05-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/uncategorised\/gas-appliances-maintenance-servicing"},"modified":"2023-11-28T11:01:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T01:01:33","slug":"maintaining-and-servicing-your-gas-appliances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/maintaining-and-servicing-your-gas-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"How to maintain your gas&nbsp;appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Like anything you use regularly, it&#8217;s important to take care of your gas appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular maintenance and servicing will help ensure safety, and improve performance and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is generally recommended that gas appliances are serviced regularly by a qualified service person, such as a licensed gas fitter or factory trained technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always refer to the owner&#8217;s manual of your individual appliances for the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended service frequency and guidelines around correct operation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top maintenance tips for gas appliances in your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Look after gas cooktops and ovens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep your gas oven and burners clean, avoiding any build-ups of fat or burnt food. Use hot soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth to wipe away any grime or debris. Baking soda mixed into a paste with water can be handy for removing stains<\/li><li>Removable parts, such as racks, can be cleaned more easily if taken out and soaked in a sink of sudsy water<\/li><li>Wipe up any spills promptly so they aren&#8217;t baked on and become hard to remove<\/li><li>Inspect your oven&#8217;s door seals to make sure the appliance isn&#8217;t losing heat during use<\/li><li>Check your oven temperature using an oven thermometer so you can be sure it is heating correctly<\/li><li>Ensure all light bulbs built into your cooker are working and consult your owner&#8217;s manual if any require changing.<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep your gas hot water flowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you use continuous flow hot water and the temperature regularly fluctuates, have the system checked by a qualified service person. Gradual temperature fluctuation can be normal for gas storage hot water systems, as the hot water is used up and replaced<\/li><li>Check your system for water leaks. A large amount of escaping water can be a sign you need to have your system serviced or replaced<\/li><li>If your system manages temperature through a digital controller, check the settings and make sure the water temperature is set to a level that suits you<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re using more hot water than your gas storage system can keep up with, try using water-saving shower heads, tracking showers with a small timer and washing clothes in cold water<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re going on holidays, consider turning off your hot water system to save energy and ensure it doesn&#8217;t malfunction while you&#8217;re away.<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maintain your gas heater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As your heater is likely to sit unused during the warmer months, make sure you give it a good clean when winter rolls around. Remove any dust using soapy water or a vacuum cleaner, but leave cleaning any filters and fans to a qualified service person<\/li><li>Look out for any signs the heater may not be working properly, like soot stains or discoloration of the walls or heater panels itself<\/li><li>Check that any hoses or fittings are tight, without leaks or corrosion<\/li><li>Flued heaters should have their flue or chimney checked to ensure there are no blockages which could stop proper ventilation<\/li><li>Non-flued heaters require permanent ventilation. Never seal up doorways, windows or vents during operation, and make sure to use the heater in strict accordance with the manufacturer&#8217;s safety instructions. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lead\">Gas safety &amp; appliance service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/for-home\/lpg\/lpg-plans\/gasfitterservice.html\">Get help from a licensed gas fitter<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you use gas for cooking, hot water or heating, these tips will help keep your appliances in good working&nbsp;order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[47,33,32],"oe_author":[],"class_list":["post-5492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-at-home","tag-energy-efficiency","tag-heating-cooling","tag-lpg"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5492"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5492\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5492"},{"taxonomy":"oe_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oe_author?post=5492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}