How Often Should You Service Your Ducted Heating System?

As someone who’s spent the last decade crawling through roof spaces and tinkering with burners for Coldflow Heating & Cooling, I’ve learned one simple truth: the best time to think about your ducted heater is before winter arrives. Every May, my phone lights up with urgent “heating service near me” calls from homeowners who skipped their annual check-up and woke up to a cold house. Let’s make sure that isn’t you.

How Often Should You Book a Service?

Every 12 months – For most gas ducted systems, an annual ducted heating service keeps warranties valid and parts lubricated.
Every 6 months – If you run the heater day and night through Melbourne’s colder months, or if anyone in the home has asthma or allergies, six-monthly inspections help maintain air quality.
After major renovations – Building dust and paint fumes can clog filters and coat the heat exchanger. A quick post-reno check prevents long-term damage.

What Does a Coldflow Ducted Heating Service Include?

Component	What We Do
Heat exchanger	Clean, inspect for cracks and corrosion
Burner & ignition	Strip, clean, adjust flame and ignition timing
Fan motor	Lubricate bearings, balance blower wheel, test airflow
Ductwork	Pressure test for leaks, check insulation
Thermostat & controls	Calibrate temperature sensors, confirm correct cycling
Carbon-monoxide test	Measure CO levels to keep your family safe
Electrical Safety	Check for safety and durability

Why Regular Maintenance Matters

Efficiency: A clean burner and clear ductwork can shave up to 15 % off winter gas bills.
Longevity: Servicing gas heater components before they wear out can add 5–7 years to system life.
Safety: Annual CO testing catches problems long before they become health hazards.
Comfort: Even heat distribution and faster warm-up times mean no more cold spots in the kids’ bedrooms.

Ready to Book a Heating Service Near You?

If your calendar says it’s been a year (or you honestly can’t remember the last visit), cotnact us for a ducted heating service today. Our technicians cover all Melbourne suburbs, arrive with genuine parts, and leave your home as tidy as we found it. Prefer to handle everything online? Use our ducted heating service near me booking form and pick a time that suits you.

Tip from the field: Slide a reminder into your phone for early April every year. Book then, and you’ll beat the winter rush—and I’ll have time for a second coffee before heading to your place!

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