What Plumbers Who Are Gas Fitters Can Do for You

As the scorching Australian summer approaches, many of us are eagerly preparing for outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and pool parties. However, one aspect of preparation that often gets overlooked is gas appliance servicing for homeowners.

Who do you call when you have a gas problem? A gas fitter? A plumber? A gas plumber? It can be confusing to know!

Plumbers Who Are Gas Fitters in Melbourne

You may think plumbers work with water and gas fitters work with gas and never the two shall mix, but many plumbers are qualified to do both! So hiring a licensed gas fitter who is also a plumber can be a benefit to you as a home or business owner. 

What Do Gas Fitters in Bayside Do?

A qualified, licensed gas fitter in Melbourne can take care of anything that involves gas including:

• Gas installations 
• Gas repairs
• Installation or repair of a gas heater or gas hot water system
• Kitchen cooktops and oven gas fitting
• Gas conversions
• Gas line replacements 
• Gas log fire installations
• Gas hot water services
• Gas line upgrades
• Gas pool heating
• Gas BBQ installations or gas BBQ conversions
• Carbon monoxide testing
• Gas system testing

A qualified gas fitting professional takes care of all gas-related piping for your home or business. This means gas-fitters can install, repair or disconnect gas lines for your Sandringham or Brighton home or business.

Can a Plumber Do Gas Fitting?

For a plumber to work with gas they need to complete additional training to become a gas fitter. Plumbing and gas fitting are two different trade qualifications that both require training (and hands-on experience). If you are unsure if you are hiring a plumber who is a licensed gas fitter ask to see their contractor or tradesperson licence. It should list gas fitter on it. 

Who Do You Call for Gas Hot Water Problems?

Undoubtedly, engaging the services of a plumber with gas fitting qualifications is the best idea if you have problems with your gas hot water system. A licensed gas fitter who is also a plumber in Melbourne can fix your gas hot water heater whether the issue is with your gas lines or the hot water heater itself.

Experienced Bayside Gas Fitters for Homes and Businesses

It’s important to note, gas safety isn’t something that should be taken lightly. When dealing with gas, you need a qualified gas fitting professional that is going to adhere to the Victorian gas fitting regulations.

Gas fitters and plumbers in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, Almac Plumbing has the expertise to care for all your gas fitting and servicing needs. Offering unparalleled expertise, based on over 20 years of experience, our gas fitters ensure the safest, most reliable gas fitting services possible.