Operating directly from our Mernda HQ, Melbourne Gas & Air Conditioning Group is the trusted authority for Carbon Monoxide (CO) testing and gas safety checks across Melbourne’s northern corridor. We provide immediate, hospital-grade CO detection services to homes in Doreen, South Morang, Epping, and Eltham, ensuring your family is protected from this odourless, silent killer.
It Has No Smell. It Has No Colour. Does It Have a Way Into Your Home?
Every winter, the headlines are tragic and familiar: Victorian families hospitalised (or worse) due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. In established suburbs like Eltham and Epping, where gas heating is the standard, the risk is real.
At Melbourne Gas & Air Conditioning Group, we support Energy Safe Victoria’s “Be Sure” campaign. We don’t want you to panic, but we do want you to check.
Why Eltham & Epping Homes are Vulnerable
Many homes in Melbourne’s north-east rely on Open Flue Gas Heaters. These units draw air from the room to burn gas.
- The Issue: If you turn on a kitchen rangehood or a bathroom fan in a well-sealed home, you can create “negative pressure.” This sucks the deadly CO exhaust out of the chimney and into your living room.
- The Reality: We often find dangerous CO levels in family homes in South Morang that have recently been renovated or weather-sealed.
The Physical Signs of CO Leaks
Since you can’t smell the gas itself, look for these visual clues on your appliance:
- Sooty Stains: Dark marks on the wall around the heater or ceiling vents.
- Yellow Flames: Your heater flame should be crisp blue. If it’s lazy and yellow, it’s producing Carbon Monoxide.
- Pilot Light Issues: If the pilot keeps blowing out, it might be oxygen starvation.
What Happens During a CO Test?
When you book a test with our Mernda-based team, we don’t just “sniff” the air.
- Step 1: We use calibrated digital analysers to measure CO parts per million (PPM) in the ambient air.
- Step 2: We perform a “Negative Pressure Test” to see if your exhaust fans are pulling fumes back inside.
- Step 3: We issue a digital safety report. If it’s safe, you get peace of mind. If it’s not, we isolate the danger immediately.
Don’t risk it. If you have a headache that goes away when you leave the house, call us immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I buy a CO alarm from Bunnings? A: Yes, and we recommend them as a backup. However, a store-bought alarm only beeps when levels are already dangerous. Our testing detects the source of the leak before it fills the room.
Q: How much does Carbon Monoxide testing cost? A: We offer a flat-rate safety check for local residents in Doreen and Mernda. It is a small price for the safety of your family.
Q: Do you service rental properties? A: Yes. We are fully accredited to provide the mandatory 2-year gas safety checks required by Victorian rental laws.
