Fast and Reliable Carbon Monoxide Testing
A carbon monoxide leak is potentially fatal. At After Hours Plumbing, our licensed gas fitters offer thorough carbon monoxide testing to ensure that your home is safe for you and your family. We always aim to be at your door within 30 minutes* of your call.
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous and, in some cases, fatal gas. It is silent, colourless and odourless, which is why it is referred to as a “silent killer”. It is a byproduct of the burning process of gas and wood-powered appliances. With a properly flued heater, or secure ventilation and fittings in any gas appliance or fireplace, most households don’t need to worry about carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide, or CO, is actually harmless in most instances. When you’re around a campfire outside there’s plenty of oxygen to balance out the carbon particles. But in a confined space there’s not enough oxygen in the air and you may begin to suffer the side effects.
However, detection is the best form of defence. That can mean buying carbon monoxide detectors or arranging a visit from a professional gas fitter from After Hours Plumbing. Our fully licensed and experienced professionals use the best equipment to test for carbon monoxide and ensure your home is safe.
We operate 24/7, every day of the year, and don’t charge extra fees after hours. So if you suspect you’ve got a carbon monoxide leak, don’t waste any time and call After Hours Plumbing now.
Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is hard to detect and difficult to recognise. That’s because the symptoms are very much like the flu or a cold.
However, the side effects can be a lot worse than the common cold. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to brain damage and even death.
The common signs and symptoms of CO poisoning include:
- Headaches
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
- Loss of consciousness
If you notice everyone in your household, including pets, get flu-like symptoms at the same time, it could well be signs of a carbon monoxide leak. This is why you need to call After Hours Plumbing straight away if you notice any of these signs. It’s better to be safe than sorry – particularly when it comes to your family.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The greatest danger about carbon monoxide is how undetectable it is, at least to the human eye and nose. Unlike natural gas, which has an added chemical to give it a distinctive odour, carbon monoxide is odourless and colourless.
So if your gas heater or flue has sprung a leak, you’re unlikely to notice it straight away. Unless you’ve taken precautions such as:
- Getting your gas appliances serviced every two years
- Scheduling a carbon monoxide test from After Hours Plumbing
- Checking your appliances regularly
- Installing carbon monoxide detectors
A carbon monoxide detector is one of the simplest ways to protect your home or work. Much like a smoke detector, it reacts to increased CO levels in the air.
Whenever you have a gas appliance installed by After Hours Plumbing, our professional gas fitter will talk to you about installing a CO detector as well. Not only can we perform our own carbon monoxide testing in your home, we can also hardwire your detector to your electricity (preferably with battery backup) to ensure your family’s safety.
It will always be there when you use gas appliances, and will promptly react to any rise in carbon monoxide levels.
Why Choose After Hours for Carbon Monoxide Testing?
The professional technicians at After Hours Air Conditioning can provide expert advice, emergency repairs and general maintenance when it comes to CO detection. Best of all, we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so we can be there when you need us most.
We charge the same rates, whatever the time of day, and provide an upfront fixed price quote. There won’t be any nasty surprises in the bill.
There are many benefits to calling After Hours Air Conditioning when you need carbon monoxide testing. Some of the advantages of our experience and professionalism include:
- Fully qualified and licensed air conditioning specialists available 24/7, every day of the year
- All our AC technicians undergo regular training so they’re up to date with the latest technology
- A 12-month warranty on all air conditioning work, materials and parts installed and supplied by us
- $20 million public liability insurance
- Tracking and dispatch that uses state of the art technology to ensure we are always on time
- A range of interest free** payment options
- We aim to be at your door within 30 minutes* of your call
- No extra charges for after hours work
- Upfront fixed-price quotes
- We charge by the job, not by the hour
After Hours Air Conditioning will provide you with a Certificate of Compliance upon completion of all work, ensuring you’re protected and all work is completed to strict safety and quality standards.
Interest Free** Carbon Monoxide Testing
A suspected carbon monoxide leak, which is a genuine home emergency, never happens at a convenient time. Not only will you need to evacuate your home until it’s safe, it might occur at a bad time for you financially.
That’s why After Hours Plumbing offers a range of interest free** payment plans for eligible customers. Your After Hours professional can take you through the easy application process on site and approval usually takes only a few minutes.
Simply choose a plan with one of our providers, Zip or Humm, and you then have the convenience of weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments, depending on the provider you pick. Some plans even accept a $0 deposit, so you pay nothing upfront. Then you can relax and let After Hours Plumbing make your home safe again.
For more information, contact After Hours Plumbing by phone or fill out our online form and one of our friendly customer service representatives will get back to you quickly.