Carbon Monoxide Testing

We provide carbon monoxide testing for all properties across Melbourne. This includes the CBD, Kew, Richmond, and all surrounding suburbs.

Are you, your family or your work colleagues at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas which is produced when natural gas doesn’t completely burn. The most usual explanations for it being emitted in a property are that a gas appliance is faulty, hasn’t been installed correctly in the first instance or hasn’t been serviced regularly or correctly. If inhaled in sufficient quantities, it can cause debilitating carbon monoxide poisoning, and, in extreme cases, death. We are an experienced gas fitting and plumbing company that provides a complete carbon monoxide testing service for Melbourne properties. If you have any doubts about the integrity of your gas appliances, you should request a test. Specific circumstances where we recommend CO testing include:

If you have moved into a fresh property with existing gas appliances.

If you live in a property where there are older gas appliances.

Appliances which develop soot, or which have a darker stain indicative of soot above them.

Pilot lights in heaters which require re-ignition.

You start to experience any of the symptoms of CO poisoning.

If a gas appliance doesn’t appear to be working properly.

Gas fires which have a weak flame which appears yellow or yellow/orange.

More condensation than usual, with no other obvious explanation.

If you know that your gas appliances haven’t been serviced in a while.

When should I request CO testing?

The short answer is that if you have any doubts about the integrity of your gas appliances, you should request a test. Specific circumstances where we recommend CO testing include:

If you have moved into a fresh property with existing gas appliances.
If you live in a property where there are older gas appliances.
Appliances which develop soot, or which have a darker stain indicative of soot above them.
If you know that your gas appliances haven’t been serviced in a while.
If a gas appliance doesn’t appear to be working properly.
Gas fires which have a weak flame which appears yellow or yellow/orange.
Pilot lights in heaters which require re-ignition.
More condensation than usual, with no other obvious explanation.
You start to experience any of the symptoms of CO poisoning

CO testing and subsequent follow-up

We offer a complete home testing and diagnostic service for carbon monoxide. Not only can we tell you whether any of your appliances are emitting carbon monoxide in dangerous amounts, but we are also able to fix them so that they are safe to use. In cases where an appliance is in an advanced state of deterioration and can’t be successfully repaired, we can assist in the procurement and installation of a fresh option. Fully licensed and insured, we are able to work with appliances of all shapes and sizes, ensuring they are safe to operate in your home or business premises.

Carbon monoxide is an extremely toxic gas

With no smell or colour.

Fully qualified and licensed staff

With all the most recent testing equipment.

Keep you and your family safe

with an annual test of all your appliances.

Upon completion

you will be provides with a fully documented and achieved solution

Carbon monoxide alarm installation

An essential for rented or commercial properties, carbon monoxide alarms are also a good investment for private homeowners. Relatively cheap to purchase and fit, they are designed to alert building occupants to the presence of carbon monoxide, way before it reaches levels likely to cause harm. We are able to supply and fit carbon monoxide alarms, making sure they’re in the correct locations for optimal coverage of your interior space. Get in touch to find out more about reducing the risk which carbon monoxide can pose.

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

If you experience any of these symptoms regularly, particularly if they only occur when you spend time in close proximity to a gas appliance, a CO test is a sensible precaution.

Smaller Leaks

These may resemble the symptoms of a hangover:

Headaches
Dizziness
or Nausea

Larger Leaks

More extreme symptoms include:

Feeling breathless
Losing consciousness
Death

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FAQs

Under what circumstances should my house be checked for carbon monoxide?

Get your test scheduled in case you have moved into an already equipped house, your appliances are aged or not serviced, there is soot around, a pilot light is frequently turned on, a gas flame is burning yellow-orange, or you suffer from headaches and nausea around gas appliances.

What are the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

In the case of low-level exposure, one can feel the same symptoms as those after a hangover – headache, dizziness, and nausea. In case of higher concentration of CO, breathlessness, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. Since this gas does not have a smell or colour, these symptoms are the only indicators of its presence.

How does a carbon monoxide test proceed?

Technicians of Pinnacle Plumbing will test your gas appliances for the presence of CO with the help of the latest testing equipment. In case of any faults, they can either repair the appliance in place or advise you on how to replace it, and give you a detailed report in the end.

Do I need to install carbon monoxide alarms in addition to getting the test?

Yes, you do. Testing guarantees that your appliances are safe now, but installing an alarm will warn you of the presence of the poisonous gas all the time. In rental and commercial properties it is a must-have, and we will be glad to help you with installation in the right places.

How often should carbon monoxide testing be carried out?

You should test your appliances once per year.