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Never take your utilities bill for granted. Recently we were called to a house where the gas bill had slowly crept up to $600 per quarter. The culprit? A 16-year-old instantaneous gas hot water system. What had gone wrong? Without regular maintenance the system’s manifold had deteriorated to the extent that the tiny holes of its gas…
It’s that time of year when we start using the oven like it hasn’t been used for a long time. Party pies for the footy finals. Pastries for Melbourne Cup day. Then the biggie of the year: the Christmas roast. Is your oven ready? Ovens are one of those household appliances that we expect to work…
Choosing the correct heater for your type of house is crucial. An over-sized heater means you will waste energy and therefore money in operating costs. Too small a heater will create the same problem. Take rough measurements of each room in your house and consult the heating experts at Sharpe. They will give you a range…
Indoor gas heaters, know as cabinet heaters that house LPG cylinders – are illegal in South Australia, but people are still using them. Homeowners are sourcing them through online suppliers based overseas who sell them through auction and sales websites. The SA Government advises that this form of heating is prohibited under Section 61 of…
Common problems with gas cookers (oven/stoves) when the christmas pressure is on: Common issues associated with gas cookers include a lack of gas (gas valve or thermocouple failure), inadequate or inaccurate temperatures (thermostat or temperature sensor defects) & blockages in the gas burners. Also be aware (especially for newer units) that incorrectly sized gas lines may…
Restoration of Confidence Testimonial received July 2014 Dear Sir/Madam, Further to my letter of 2/7/14 I provide the following more joyful information. On 8/7/14 I received a very apologetic call from Sharpe promising to install our new heater within the next couple of days. 9/7/14 I received a call from Sharpe informing me that the…
