gas appliance installation adelaide

SWITCH YOUR HOME TO NATURAL GAS

Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions can help you make the switch to Natural Gas.

Now is a great time to make the switch.

For a limited time, the Australian Gas Network is offering a range of rebates to switch your home and appliances to natural gas.

Existing gas connections can qualify for rebates to switch existing hot water, heating and other appliances to gas. Rebates range from $500 to $100 per appliance.

New gas connections qualify for a $500 connection bonus as well as generous rebates to connect natural gas hot water systems, gas heating and other gas appliances.

We all know about the environmental benefits of switching your appliances to natural gas, but did you know there is a range of other benefits.

Never run out of hot water again! Cook with gas, and you’ll never go back to electricity again and create the perfect outdoor area with a gas barbeque connected to mains gas and outdoor heating.

Switching your appliances to natural gas will also save you money on your energy bills.

Find out more about the rebates available to you in South Australia.

STAY WARM THIS WINTER WITH GAS HEATING

Gas heating is the number one choice for keeping your home warm this winter. Just over 20% of Adelaide homeowners energy consumption goes to heating and cooling, so you want a heating solution that is economical and efficient to avoid bill shock!

Cheaper to operate and much kinder on the environment than other heating methods, there are a large number of gas heating choices available – space heaters, ducted heating, gas log fires and even outdoor heating.

Gas heating is the best choice to heat large spaces quickly and given today’s open plan living homes; it’s the perfect choice to heat your home efficiently. Ducted gas heating will maintain the internal temperature of your home much more efficiently than a reverse cycle air conditioning system.  With an electric system, the outdoor temperature affects the efficiency of the system, and in some cases, the external unit will turn off to defrost. A gas ducted heating system does not have this issue and will comfortably operate in virtually any weather climate.

Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions can assist you with the installation of your gas heating system by Rinnai, Bravis, Braemar or any other brand and we can also help with other gas appliance installation. We can provide expert advice on the best solution for your home and assist you with the application for any rebates available to make the switch and save you money.

POOL AND SPA HEATING PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

Gas heating is an eco and budget-friendly way to heat large masses of water. It’s also quick so you won’t have to leave the heater running continually when the spa or pool is not in use.

GAS OVEN INSTALLATION – WHAT TO EXPECT?

Generally, you can expect your gas fitter to:

• Inspect your gas connections to ensure they are safe;
• Disconnect your old oven and in some cases even dispose of your oven;
• Connect your new oven;
• Test the oven to ensure it is functioning as per manufacturers specifications;
• Inspect other gas appliances for safety;
• Show you how to use your new oven;
• Provide you with a certificate of compliance.

Gas fitting is not a DIY area. Contact the professional team at Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions to discuss your next gas appliance installation or service. We have extensive experience installing gas ovens from big brands such as Blanco, Bosch, Chef, Electrolux, Fisher and Paykel, Smeg, Westinghouse and Whirlpool.

CONVERTING YOUR BBQ – WHAT TO EXPECT

Conversion Kit

Not all bbq’s are ready to be connected to Natural Gas. Some will require a conversion kit. You must purchase the correct conversion kit. A conversion will require changing the gas jets inside the BBQ and then plugging it into a natural gas connection. The connection and flow of an LPG connection vary to that of a natural gas connection. Research your conversion kit, and some can be expensive.

Gas Line Installation

Depending on the age of your current gas connection, you might need to upgrade your existing gas pipes to cope with the extra demand.  You will also need to install a new gas connection to your outdoor kitchen. Carefully plan out your alfresco dining and entertaining area before installing the gas line. Gas appliances cannot be easily moved around. If you are not happy with the location of your bbq, you’ll need to engage a gas fitter to move it and install a new connection.

Once you’ve converted your bbq and installed a new gas connection you are now set for endless alfresco entertaining. The professional and fully licensed gas plumbers from Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions can also assist you with a consultation for outdoor, pool or spa heating. We can also help you with follow up maintenance and repair of your gas appliances after the initial installation.

WE ALSO REPAIR YOUR GAS APPLIANCES

You can rely on Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions to not only carry out gas appliance installations but also repair your gas appliances.

If your hot water is not as hot as it used to be or if you’ve lost water pressure you might have a problem with your gas hot water heater. After hours, you can contact us on our emergency hotline – (08) 8004 0040 for immediate service.

Other problems that indicate your gas hot water service is due for repair include: 

• running out of hot water
• pilot light won’t light or keeps going out
• water continually leaking from the pressure release valve
• water leaking from other parts of the hot water system
• dirty or rust coloured water
• the system takes a long time to reheat
• the hot water heater is making an unusual sound.

Sometimes, hot water running much hotter than it should or used to can also indicate a problem with your hot water heater.

DO YOU SMELL GAS?

The smell of gas near your gas appliances or connections indicate that there is a leak. A gas leak should be attended to immediately. Contact us on our emergency hotline – (08) 8004 0040 for immediate response.

If you smell gas, you should immediately turn off all gas and electrical appliances, extinguish all naked flames and pilot lights and open all doors and windows to your home (if the smell is inside). Contact Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions, and we will attend and investigate your leak.

Repairs to any gas appliance should be treated as a plumbing emergency. Faulty gas appliances can emit carbon monoxide – a poisonous gas that can be hazardous to your family.

SERVICING GAS APPLIANCES

Servicing your gas appliances as per the manufacturer’s specifications will not only maximise efficiency and extend the life of the gas appliance, it is vitally important to maintain the safety of the appliance. Regular servicing will help prevent gas leaks and other preventable problems.

During a service of your gas appliances, our professional and licensed gas plumbers will:

• Clear air filters
• Test hoses and connections for leaks
• Clean burners
• Inspect regulators; and
• Test gas pressure.