News An important safety warning on gas heaters
An important safety warning on gas heaters
In case you have missed the recent media reports, there have been some concerns raised regarding a potential hazard from two types of gas space heaters. Energy Safe Victoria has recently issued a warning about Vulcan Heritage and Pyrox Heritage gas heaters. This warning was issued in response to a tragic event in August last year which has recently been made public, where a Melbourne resident in her 60’s tragically died due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while using one of these heaters
For your safety, you need to do the following:
- Identify the type of gas heater you have in your property. The picture above of the affected gas heater will help you compare it to the heater/s in your residence.
- If you believe you have a Vulcan Heritage or Pyrox Heritage heater installed, DO NOT use the heater until it has been tested by a qualified gasfitter.
- If your property is managed by our office, please let us know as soon as possible, and provide images of the heater if you can.
- If you do have one of the affected Heritage heaters, we will organise a qualified gasfitter to attend your property and test the appliance to ensure your safety..
- Remember, if you have any concerns at all about the safety of your rental property, please contact your Property Manager as a matter of urgency to discuss these issues on 03 9379 5739.