A gas heater is a must-have appliance to maintain a desired temperature in your home during the cold winter months. If your gas heater smells like gas, it is not a good sign. The reason could be everything from gas leakage to a dead rodent in the attic. No matter what the reason, you need to hire a professional gas heater technician to fix the problem as soon as possible. Otherwise, a gas leakage can lead to several health problems.

There are a number of reasons that you smell gas from your gas heater. Let’s take a look at some of the major causes.

1) Using heater first time

Are you using a heater for the first time this winter? As a result of being idle, the dust may cause a burning smell from your heater. The dust has likely accumulated over some months in your gas heater. To clean it properly, you may need a professional gas heater service technician from Heating Experts. Our experienced technicians can inspect the condition of your heater, and provide a solution that is suitable for you. It’s very difficult to tackle this project yourself without professional experience. If the smell does not go away, call us today and we’re more than happy to assist you.

2) Clogged or dirty filter

Dust can enter your heater if you have a clogged, dirty, or worn out filter. It can cause a burning smell from the heater, which is one of the main reasons why your heater smells like gas. Replacing your filter at the start of each winter is the ideal solution. Do you need assistance with replacing the filter of your gas heater? We can provide a reliable, high-quality gas heater service including replacement of the filter.

3) A brand new heater

Have you just installed a brand new heater in your home? If this is the case, it’s more likely to smell like gas. However, there is nothing to worry about because the smell will go away after a short while.

4) Leak in the exchanger

A leak in the exchanger can make your heater emit the smell of gas. This is one of the main causes if the smell is coming from the air ducts. If the problem persists for longer, turn off your heater immediately and call us to fix the issues right away.

It is important to turn off your heater if it continues to smell like gas. Otherwise, it could lead to several health problems. A gas heater also emits carbon monoxide which can cause shortness of breath, headache, chronic health problems. For someone with heart-related diseases, it can eventually lead to death.

How Heating Experts Can Help?

At Heating Experts, we have been helping homeowners like you for many years. Our professional gas heater service can keep your heater in good condition. An expert team of heater technicians can inspect the condition of your heating system, and deliver cost-effective solutions for all our clients.

Give us a call today for a free quote and we’re more than happy to assist you! Call now at 1300 100 040.