Why Service your Gas appliances?

Why should you service your gas appliances?

LPG is a fantastic alternative energy source to use in your home especially, in South Africa where loadshedding impacts our quality of life.

You can still cook, have access to warm water and keep your house warm with LPG home appliances. 

Just like you service your car, regular servicing of your gas appliances is fundamental in ensuring that they operate safely and use gas more efficiently. Efficient gas usage means you save money on gas as your gas will last longer.

If you experience any of these problems, it may be a good idea to book a service for your appliance:

The gas jet is blocked:

The first potential cause of your problem to consider is a blocked gas jet. The jet (or injector, as it can be known) serves to inject the gas into the burner cup. It is perforated on top with a hole of a very precise diameter to ensure the gas is delivered at the correct rate. If this hole is partially blocked (by liquid for example), the flow of gas will be affected, and this will end up having an impact on the quality of the flame, which will not burn correctly.

The openings on the burner crown are obstructed:

Bad quality flames are frequently caused by obstructions or blockages in the openings on the burner crown. These can get blocked by dirt, fat/grease, spilt liquids and even residual water left behind after the hob has been cleaned.

These are the most common problems that your flame will not burn properly. There are many reasons why you could experience issues with your gas appliance, some of these may even be due to your gas installation or gas set-up.