Hi, our ducted heating isn't working, and I believe it has something to do with the pilot.
Does anyone know what kind of costs I should be expecting to have it fixed?
Just want a rough idea so i know whether I'm getting ripped off or not.
Thanks
Ducted Heating Repair Cost Estimate
drose1 on 02/04/2022 - 15:30
Last edited 02/04/2022 - 15:49 by 1 other user
Last edited 02/04/2022 - 15:49 by 1 other user
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We cannot provide you a useful quote based on zero context or information. Could be a rat chewed through a cable or complete failure of an electrical pump. Could be a minor switch fix or complete system needs changing.
What do you expect us to say?
My feet hurt.
Does anyone have any idea why?
OZBargain's ducted heating expert is on annual leave, you won't be able to catch him until late May.
Why not get a quote from a professional instead of asking here?Why not get a quote from a professional instead of asking here?
Because OP will still not have a clue if it is OK or a total rip off.
Rather simple.By the way, it is OK to write: "I don't know" … or to abstain writting at all …
He will have more of a clue from a professional quote than anything anyone here can provide with basically no information provided. It is as vague as my car won't start, what will it cost to fix it.
It is as vague as my car won't start, what will it cost to fix it.
One answer:
What model is it? Qualified mechanics charge $XX per hour so an estimate will cost you $ZZ already.@LFO: without knowing any details about the system or the problem which the poster clearly doesn't know the only answer is call a professional, anything else is pointless noise.
$893.52 + GST
My guy charges $891.75 + GST, so you’re getting ripped off. Let me know if you want my guys details
Mine charges $999.99 plus GST and a case or beer.
Tree fiddy
Mine charges $980 including GST. You're getting ripped.
Don't forget cash rewards
Is it Yamcha …that gives you that quote.
put a request through to hipages and you'll get a 2-3 quotes
Not without further details, get 1/2 free on-site quotes to establish what the issue is then post to hipages/airtasker to undercut.
Lol you're a sucker if you trust hipages quotes without even having a basic idea of the issue, enjoy getting taken for a ride $$$
I know a tradie who'll do it for $890.25 + GST - less for cash.
that's cheaper than a lot of prices I've seen
I know some bikies who will torch your place for free, you'll be nice and warm then…albeit a very short while.
and I believe it has something to do with the pilot.
Tried relighting it?!
Is it anything like a hot water system pilot?
If so, pretty simple.Depending on the unit, some are auto light, but some of the older ones have a pilot light and yes just like lighting a hot water service! Mine has a manual pilot light and its the same as the hot water.
$992.10 GST inclusive, plus parts
Parts might take a few weeks due to covid, ballpark 2-3 weeks $300+ No guarantee that it will fix the issue, to be honest I’d replace the whole thing.
How old is the system?
Should cost around $3-4k (give or take a few hundred, depending on outlets, etc) for a new system with new duct work
You must be in the business lol…the usual going in point is to replace the whole system instead of a $5 part.
Might be better off leaving it and getting split system air conditioners put in.
With gas ducted (assuming gas?) - it will depend on the age. ie can you still get parts etc - are you happy with non original parts?
If the system is really old - then like others - consider ditching the whole system and go reverse cycle. There are probably state/territory schemes to encourage you to remove gas and go electric.
I had my system serviced a few months ago buy the local Brivis guy, I think it was a $200 call out fee or something outrageous, but it was a quick fix. I've got a 20 year old system, he said that it won't be possible to find spare parts for it, so its days are numbered
$38 for a new winkle stator plus callout fee $93.50. 20% extra for Saturday. 75% extra for our of hours.
Is that a cash price?
winkle stator
How do you know it's not the bintle flange?
I’ve been working on these thing a since forever. I’ve never had a bintle flange fail and cause dramas with the pilot. Normally the bintle flange failure just stops the fan.
I see you know your bintles well.
Also check the 6 hydrocoptic marzelvanes, and make sure they're fitted to the ambifacient lunar waneshaft otherwise you might experience that sidefumbling.
Would this part work for my heater if my main winding was of the normal lotus o-deltoid type placed in panendermic semiboloid slots of the stator, every seventh conductor being connected by a non-reversible tremie pipe to the differential girdlespring on the ‘up’ end of the grammeters?
i think in your use case, more development might be required to reduce sinusoidal repleneration
And that’s not even be mentioning the discombobulator.
Just put a candle in there and it’ll light up every time 👍
Most ducted system got 3-5 years warranty, how old the system. Most common issue is fuse. Just ring and get a quote from local service centre.
I’m not a plumber but I can’t definitely fix it for $881.90
Get a quote from plumber and tell him your gas ducted problem. If it is just the pilot problem it won’t cost you too much. The call out fee is usually $90.00 and that is all if he just makes the pilot light again or if something else needed to be replaced he would charge you the cost of the parts needed usually it is the fuse ; all in all I believe it will cost you between $150.00 to $300.00. I had the same problem repeatedly for my aged ducted gas heater （30 years-old)and finally I decided costwise I got a new one Brivis replaced for $2,750.00 ( the pipes and the base however remained intact). Good Luck.
Thank you very much for this helpful comment. I had an heating/aircon "specialist" come out last time I needed someone to make sure there wasn't a leak when my tenants told me they "smelt gas". Cost me $350+ for them to tell me that my tenants were wrong! Next time hopefully, I'll only have to pay $120 - 145 (plumbers call out fee including Canberra tax) to be told they were wrong :)
Anyone know why my car isn't working and how much it will cost to fix? I think there is something wrong with the flux capacitor.
If you can get it back to 1955 you can get your labour for cheaper too.
Buy some property while you are there
hilarious :D
Someone who’s shopped at Jaycar would’ve had 200k to spare as a joke, but sadly it’s prob never been in stock.
$69.69
That's nice.
about three fifty
I'll fix it for cash
Whole new system - about $15k
Why do you have a pilot in control of your heating? They should be out there flying planes.
Covid made them redundant so now they control your heating system
These guys are meant to be able to help you with getting 3 quotes from different tradies to compare. Quality seems to have dropped the last time I used it 2 years ago, but may still be useful.
I've found hipages woeful, the providers berate you because it costs them so much to get the leads.
Good tradies are busy and don't go looking for hipages listings
Is it gas ducted heating? Make sure the pilot lamp is on. If the lamp is not on, you can light it up and see if the system starts to work.
Looks like you're going to need a new johnson rod. not cheap.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-600mm-copper-universal-t…
If the pilot doesn't stay lit it could be the thermocouple. I have DIY replaced myself, but only after I saw a plumber do it once before.
^ This.
If you can light up the pilot, but it wont stay on it almost always is the thermocouple. Easy fix, plenty of videos on YT,
Ducted Heating Repair Cost Estimate
$2850.00 incl GST
Less for cash.
Phalange replacement: $799.99 + GST.
Only for you $299.99.
Thermocouple is the common cause if pilot is not staying lit. Max cost will be $250 or get a RACV Emergency Home assist.
This is my lived experience with a hot water system that wouldn’t stay lit 1 week after install. Defective thermocouple.
It may just a pilot need to be re-ignite ? You can do it youself if that's the case.
Ok! I will take a stab… Between $50 and $5,000?
Thanks for all the trolls in this thread.
Anyway, i got someone to come fix it up, and he said he basically just "reset it" (does that mean re-lighting the pilot?) and did a brief service as there was a burning smell after we turned it on; cleaned up the motor and cleaned a few other things. But no parts were changed.
What would be a reasonable price to pay for this (including any call out fee's).
I've already paid, but keen to hear what you;d pay first.
$250-400.
Honestly sounds like your pilot just went out and needed to be relit. He probably didn't want to make you seem like a fool so did some other service stuff that was probably due anyway.
I don't understand why there were so many inconsiderate responses in this thread to what I believe was a genuine question.
Glad you got your issue resolved irrespective of what it may have cost you.
It was a genuine question - it was also just a genuinely bad question. The OP effectively asked "how long is a piece of string?" and provided no further information, or did any of their own investigation. Then when they actually got it fixed they clearly STILL didn't ask what the problem actually was, so they'll be SOL if it happens again.
I didn't provide more information because I didn't have any more information.
It was my mistake for thinking I could get useful information from a bunch of trolls, but I was hoping for a response along the lines of:
"I've had my motor replaced before and it cost me $xxx to get it all fixed and replaced"
I was hoping for a bunch of those with different scenarios so that when the technician came out to give me a quote, I'd have some sort of basis to refer to.
And I did ask what was wrong with it and what he actually did.
It's really not that hard to provide a useful answer to the question - at least for someone with average intelligence; which obviously might be a little difficult for you.
@drose1: For a start you could have said what model it was. There are many different types and many different systems at play. eg some modern ones dont have a pilot anymore.
But it seems you couldn't even figure that out for yourself, and prefer to throw insults instead. Nice.
FWIW I paid $150. The guy was here for around 20 mins.
He said he "reset it" and gav eit a general servicing.
It’s the start of April and you need ducted heating already? It’s disgusting where some people choose to live.
If you need technician to assess expect around $150-300 call out fee.
Depending on the damage, you could be looking at replacing parts (should be less then $500) to replacing the whole unit.
This cost also depends where you live. It will cost more in regional areas.
My advice is try to troubleshoot yourself first. Look at the unit model and find the manual, the least you know what you are paying to fix for.
Good luck.
I had this problem. After 3 quotes, only company willing to do the work quoted $17,000 plus i would need to pay for replastering and painting of the walls following the damage the repairs would cause.
$300
This guy is just an incompetent dyi with his own ego and insecurity about his lack of knowledge. It's ok to know nothing but be prepared to pay up. If you want to save some extra money and don't try to be a smart ass by putting a quiz afterwards.
What's your intention of asking for help but refuse to divulge your true cost? Would it make your life miserable if it's $900 and people start laughing you off for being ripped? Would it be better for you if it costs $50? You come here asking for help so expect to give back if you can and stoo being pretentious.I paid $150.
Yeah, youre right, I came here for help, but did I get any?
I asked a question and get bombarded with sarcastic responses, yet when I post an innocent quiz im the one being pretentious? Lol
I never said I had any knowledge on this subject, hence the question. If I knew my sht we wouldn't be here at all.
Idiot.
No offence, but your original description was so ambiguous and scant on detail. How did you expect anyone to give you any sort of clear answer on cost or time involved?
Clearly for $150 the problem was fairly minor but who’s to say that an expensive part didn’t need replacement? You didn’t even describe the age/brand of the unit. What does “something to do with the pilot” even mean, eg doesn’t light, doesn’t stay on etc etc?
Then good on you for finding a decent plumber and better keep his number for future reference. If you want genuine help not generic sarcastic response please be specific with your question, at least the specific model or type of appliance. Your description of the issue seem contradicting your knowledge and being snarky right from beginning didn't help, it will attract more attack.
Consider yourself lucky that you didn't get any dodgy tradie trying to get you to replace the whole system. Fyi, most ducted heating doesn't use pilot light nowadays, if it does then its very old
Pilot or no pilot, get a quote for the works on site champ. That will work.
$150.00 is very fair. Obviously your heater problem was a minor one as you told us earlier. The aged ducted heater always got the relight problem.Yes the new type does not use pilot light anymore. Moreover I observed my aged heater consume more fuel( perhaps just like an old car which is found to consume more gas on the road).
Why not get a quote from a professional instead of asking here?