Servicing Ducted Gas Heating and Add on Cooling

LPegasusBruce on 05/07/2021 - 15:48

Is it something that you would recommend to have done every year or two?

Thanks
Sincerely
Bruce

Comments

87percent on 05/07/2021 - 16:18

perhaps where you are located would be a start
Hithere on 05/07/2021 - 17:24

I get my ducted gas heating system serviced every year, mainly because it's a requirement to retain the warranty.

Costs me about $110 each time.
Actilux on 05/07/2021 - 18:55

Every 2 years for my brivis. Clean the return air filter yourself every month.
Xyzzy on 05/07/2021 - 19:49

-1

If you're not getting it serviced regularly at least make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector.
- lgacb08 on 05/07/2021 - 22:13
  
  where did you get that idea from? Ducted heating doesn't work the same way as open flue heater, unless you get to put the whole unit inside your living room. You have better chance of CO poisoning from the cooktop than a ducted heater.
  - Actilux on 06/07/2021 - 09:39
    
    +2
    
    The heat exchangers can and do fail, when that happens the combustion gases get blown inside. Technician can check for CO at service.
    - Xyzzy on 06/07/2021 - 20:13
      
      Exactly. Here's an longer explanation, admittedly from someone trying to sell the services:
      https://www.coldflow.net.au/faq/can-gas-ducted-heating-cause…
PegasusBruce on 06/07/2021 - 17:33

Thanks for the replies. Most of my friends don't get theirs serviced so often.

It'll cost me around $350 to get it serviced annually.

Living in Berwick area Victoria.