Blog – Brisbane Gas Plumbing & Air Conditioning Handy Tips
Easy Ways to Cut Your Natural Gas Bill
When it comes to things you want to do with your money, paying more for your energy bills isn’t likely to be on the list. Natural gas costs are among the biggest energy costs, so it pays to think of ways to decrease your expenses. Here are a few tips to help you...
Your Tankless Water Heater Does Need Maintenance
Investing in a tankless water heater is a great way to reduce energy costs and enjoy a steady supply of hot water on demand. Many homeowners think that these small appliances need little or not preventive maintenance, yet you shouldn’t overlook periodic work on your...
Four Signs That It Is Time to Replace Your Gas Stove
New gas stoves are expensive, so like most homeowners you try to get the longest life possible out of this appliance. Even with regular cleaning and servicing, however, your stove will eventually wear out and begin to give you signs that it is time for a new one. Most...
Be Aware of End-of-Summer Heat Pump Problems
We’re finally getting to the end of summer in Brisbane, which is great news for everyone tired of the hot and humid days. If you use a heat pump to keep your home cool, you know that it has worked extra hard these past few months, which could put it at risk for a...
Common Summer Plumbing Problems
Summer is in full swing in Brisbane and with it comes the yard parties and other events that occur during hot and humid weather. Because of that, you may neglect your plumbing. Here are five common problems that can occur during hot weather along with tips to help you...
What to Expect if You Skip AC Maintenance
At Intagas, we’re always 100% committed to your total satisfaction for sales and maintenance of the air conditioning system for your Brisbane area home. That’s why we always stress that maintenance is absolutely necessary. If you want your air conditioner to meet your...
Why You Need a Professional to Install a Gas Appliance
Do you have a new gas appliance such as a stove or an outdoor BBQ that you got for Christmas? Maybe you want to install a dedicated gas line for your new appliance.
Is a Ductless Air Con System Right for Me?
Conventional central air conditioning systems are complicated and inflexible. Often, the design of your Brisbane area home and its ductwork will degrade cooling performance because of leakage and inaccurate sizing. Split system air conditioning completely eliminates...
Balancing the Air in Your Home to Avoid Cold and Hot Spots – Part Two
Last month we focused on air balancing tips that you, as the homeowner, can accomplish in your house. However, you cannot perform every possible task. Some will need the assistance of a certified technician, such as the ones employed by Intagas. Here are some...
Balancing the Air in Your Home to Avoid Cold and Hot Spots – Part One
Air balancing will improve air circulation, increase energy efficiency and enhance the overall performance of the central air conditioning system in your Brisbane area home. It means delivering the right amount of cool air to each room to make your home more...
The Importance of Regularly Servicing Your Gas Appliances
Like any item that you regularly use, it’s important to take care of your gas appliances. Regular maintenance and servicing will help ensure safety and improve performance and reliability. Most manufacturers recommend that gas appliances be serviced regularly by a...
Don’t Put These Common Items Down Your Drains
Placing household waste down the drain seems so easy, but you probably never think of how much damage it can cause to your drain and sewer system. How many times have you poured that bacon grease in the sink after cooking breakfast? Even a small amount can cause...
Air Conditioning System Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore
The air conditioning system of your Brisbane home is essential to your comfort, especially in the Summer. When it works great, everyone is happy, but what happens when something just doesn’t sound right? The answer is, you need to get it checked out by an Intagas...
Your Air Conditioning System Could Be Making Your Home Dusty
Sometimes home chores seem endless and unavoidable, yet they must be done. If you’re struggling to keep up with dust in your home, it could be that your air conditioning system is part of the problem. Fortunately, there’s usually a simple and effective solution.Set a...
How to Make Sure Your AC System is Environmentally Responsible
By upgrading to a new unit, you will benefit from its environmentally friendly features by saving money on your power bills.
The Importance of Heat Pump Maintenance
Just as with central air conditioning systems, proper maintenance of reverse cycle air conditioning systems is the key to efficient operation. The difference between the energy consumption of a well-maintained system and a neglected one ranges from 10% to 25%. Intagas...
Tips on Fixing a Leaking Tap
A leaking tap often indicates problem such as a worn out part. How you go about repairing the tap depends on where it drips and the mechanical makeup of the tap. There are four main types of taps: compression, disc, cartridge and mechanism. Before attempting a repair,...
Tips to Keep You Safe When Using Natural Gas
Natural gas appliances and piping are safer than ever, but that doesn’t mean you should exercise caution whenever you use it. In the winter, we automatically use more natural gas for indoor cooking and heating water. Here are some tips for Intagas to keep you safe. If...
Tips to Keep Your Water Heater Running Efficiently
If you have a traditional water heater with a large tank, it’s in your best interest to perform several simple and inexpensive tasks to keep it running efficiently and extend its life. Some, such as adding insulation and setting the temperature, only need to be done...
Simple Plumbing Maintenance That Homeowners Should Do on a Regular Basis
Your plumbing system makes up about 15% of your home’s total value. Most people don’t think about that and give little consideration to their plumbing at all until a costly problem arises. A smoothly operating plumbing system enables you to have clean, fresh and warm...
Maintaining Indoor Air Quality
Most people don’t think about maintaining indoor air quality, however, most studies show that most homes today, especially those in climates where they remained closed up for most of the year because of excessive heat, can have air quality that is worse than outside...
Autumn is a Great Time to Check Your Gas Appliances
All gas appliances in your home should have regular safety checks by a gas engineer. Autumn is an ideal time to do this annual maintenance to ensure that your appliances are operating at optimal levels. Intagas has technicians that can check all of the gas appliances...
Have Your Home Properly Sized When Buying a New Air Conditioning System
Many Brisbane homeowners mistakenly think that the bigger and more powerful a central air conditioner is, the better it will cool your home during hot and humid weather. That’s not the case. Neither is it enough to measure the square meters in your home to determine...
When Should I Schedule Annual Maintenance?
If you regularly follow the Intagas blog, you know that regular maintenance is the best way to ensure that your air conditioner or heat pump will run smoothly. However, what is the best time to have one of our technicians come out to your Brisbane area home to service...
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Recommended before the winter demand - Gas appliance installations & repair
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Testing & repairs - Gas conversions
Natural & LPG - Gas lines
New installations or upgrade of existing lines - Gas compliance certificates & plates
- Pre-winter service for portable room heaters
Pick up & drop off service available. Conditions Apply — no parts included - Temporary gas HWS available for hire
Conditions Apply—must use current location of existing system
Plumbing Services
- Domestic plumbing installation & repair
Toilets, Taps/Mixers, Shower heads - Electric hot water system installation & removal
New laws apply - Electric hot water system check up available
To check if your hot water system meets current Australian standards - New cold/hot water line installation
- Upgrade of old existing water lines
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- Installation of split system air conditioners
Up to 18kw - Basic clean service available
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